RESOURCES
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US Crisis Resources & Hotlines
If this is a life threatening emergency please call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you don't know who to call in the US, you can always start by dialing the National Human Services Call Center @ 2-1-1
NAMI Hotline: 1-800-950-NAMI
NAMI Crisis Text Line: Text "NAMI" to 741741
AFSP Crisis Text Line: Text "TEXT" to 741741
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
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For Hard of Hearing, dial 711 first​
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Online chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
American Psychological Association Help Center
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Crisis hotline and resources
ADHD/ADD
ADDitude
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Free articles on coping with ADHD, quizzes on symptoms, resources
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
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Advocacy, free resources, free hotline to talk with an ADHD specialist, info for parents, educators, and people with ADHD.
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Books/Workbooks (Click for Amazon Link)
Thriving with Adult ADHD: Skills to Strengthen Executive Functioning by Phil Boissiere MFT
Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential
Smart but Scattered Teens: The "Executive Skills" Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential
The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success: How to Use Your Brain's Executive Skills to Keep Up, Stay Calm, and Get Organized at Work and at Home
The Work-Smart Academic Planner, Revised Edition: Write It Down, Get It Done
Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Russell Barkley, PhD
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Anger
-Unfuck Your Anger: Using Science to Understand Frustration, Rage, and Forgiveness by Faith Harper
-Unfuck Your Anger Workbook by Faith Harper
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Anxiety
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
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Information and links to other helpful websites
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Shareable anxiety infographics and resources
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Community of people struggling with anxiety, blogs and more resources
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Books/Workbooks (Click for Amazon Link)
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund Bourne
The Anxiety and Worry Workbook by David Clark and Aaron Beck
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Using DBT techniques to help with anxiety​
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Guides for Psychiatrists, Therapists, and Other Clinicians:
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Third Edition: Basics and Beyond by Judith Beck
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Body Image & HAES
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Resources and information on fat acceptance and health in size diversity
Borderline PD & DBT
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Self-help for people with BPD
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Self-help for people with BPD, depression or anxiety. DBT skills can be helpful for anyone!
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Using DBT techniques to help with Anxiety
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Guides for Psychiatrists, Therapists, and other Clinicians:
DBT Skills Training Manual by Dr. Marsha Linehan
DBT Skills Training Handout and Worksheets by Dr. Marsha Linehan
DBT Made Simple (New Harbinger Series) by Sheri Van Dijk​
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By & for BIPOC
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Directory of culturally competent, social-justice oriented therapists. Especially focused on centering BIPOC, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, and neurodiverse individuals.
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Guide to help you get started in therapy, list of therapists
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Blogs, articles, find a therapist or coach, additional resources
Postpartum Progress- Black Mental Health Providers
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List of Black female US therapists (by state) with expertise in women's mental health
Codependency
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Books/Workbooks (Click for Amazon Link)
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie
Codependent No More: Workbook by Melody Beattie
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Depression & Bipolar Disorder
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
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Support groups (including online), educational resources, wellness tips and tools​
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Support groups (for all types of mental health issues, not just depression and bipolar disorder), educational resources, info on how to get treatment, crisis support
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Blogs, Q&A, links to support group, downloadable resources, list of female Black mental health providers by state who specialize in women's mental health
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Books/Workbooks (Click for Amazon Link)
Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression: A Step-by-Step Program by William Knaus
Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think by Greenberger and Padesky
Finding Mental Healthcare
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Directory of culturally competent, social-justice oriented therapists. Especially focused on centering BIPOC, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, and neurodiverse individuals.
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Search for free and low-cost counseling​ (U.S. only)
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Search for psychiatrists and therapists​ based on location, insurance accepted, areas of expertise, and more.
Guilt, Shame, & Resiliency
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Researcher, author, expert on shame and resiliency
Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
Grief and Loss
American Counseling Association Grief Resources
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Resources including information, books, etc on grief and loss for adults and children
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Resources for grieving families and children, including support groups for those in the Portland, OR area and a search function for over 500 support groups outside the Portland, OR area.
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Habit Change
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
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Support groups (including online), educational resources, wellness tips and tools​
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Blogs, Q&A, links to support group, downloadable resources, list of female Black mental health providers by state who specialize in women's mental health
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Books/Workbooks (Click for Amazon Link)
Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression: A Step-by-Step Program by William Knaus
Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think by Greenberger and Padesky
Insomnia
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Information on sleep disorders, helpful articles, and related resources
LGBTQ+
NAMI- LGBTQI
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Resources, information on LGBTQIA+ mental health issues​
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Free and confidential peer-support​ available over the phone or via online chat
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Free, confidential crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth​
Personal Finance Guide for LGBTQ+ community
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Information and resources for improving financial health
Trans Student Educational Resources​
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Resources, advocacy, and support for trans students.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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Resources, links to helpful groups for patients and families
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Books/Workbooks (Click for Amazon Link)
OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Bruce Hyman.
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PTSD & Trauma
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Education and resources
Mind For Mental Health- Complex PTSD
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Education and information on complex PTSD
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Books/Workbooks (Click for Amazon Link)
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Using DBT techniques to help with PTSD
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
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Relationships & Attachment Issues
Self-Esteem & Self-Compassion
Self-Compassion, Dr. Kristin Neff
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Self-assessments, education, resources
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Books and Workbooks (Click for Amazon Link)
Ten Days to Self-Esteem by David Burns
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff
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Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America
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Information, resources, peer support for patients and families
Substance Use Disorders & Other Addictions
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Resources and information for people with alcohol use disorders
Drug Rehab- Co-Occuring Disorders
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Information on and resources for people with substance use disorders and other mental health issues (co-occuring or dual diagnosis)
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Help for building healthy coping skills if you struggle with self-destructive habits.
Resources for families of people with substance use disorders and other addictions:
Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization
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Support groups, resources, online sessions for adult children of parents with alcohol use disorders
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Support groups for adults and teens (Alateen) with a loved one with an alcohol use disorder.
See also Codependency resources above
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Suicide Prevention
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Suicide prevention resources, how to help someone in crisis, education​