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Disclaimer: We reserve the right to refuse participation in any meeting to those violating the code of conduct at the discretion of the host, project organizers, and/or moderators.
Our participants' safety is our main priority. Our goal is maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for all members. If for any reason any participant feels uncomfortable or unsafe; we urge them to contact a moderator, organizer, or host immediately. During a meeting this can be done by privately messaging a moderator in a room or asking for help using the "ask for help" button located at the bottom menu in a Zoom call. This feedback form is another option and is to be filled out by any member who has any comments or concerns, but is encouraged to be done after a meeting - prioritize the previous options listed during a meeting. All situations will be reviewed thouroughly, but there is a no tolerance policy for violating the code of conduct.
Mental Health Resources
Resources gathered by: Seren Lurie, Katelin Penner & Elizabeth Ouanemalay
General Mental Health
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CAPS phone numbers: 860.685.3143 (acute distress) and 860.685.2910 (general contact)
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NAMI Connecticut has free video support groups including some specifically for young adults
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I’m thinking of starting a Zoom support group for those struggling with mental health issues during COVID-19. If you’re interested, sign up at this link
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Turn2Me offers targeted support groups for folks struggling with a wide range of mental health issues
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Support Group Central is a hub with information about several different online support group options
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Woebot is an automated app that is able to conduct some level of therapy with folks! It’s also free
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7 Cups: Fairly large online mental health support community
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Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety is a toolkit that contains many resources for support to cope with the stress that has been caused by the Coronavirus
Crisis Hotlines
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Crisis Text Line: 741-741
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI open 10AM to 6PM (EST) Monday through Friday
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Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 open 24/7
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-237-TALK open 24/7
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Teen Line: 1-310-855-HOPE or 1-800-TLC-TEEN open 6PM to 10PM (PST) for teen-to-teen peer counseling
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Boys Town National Hotline: 1-800-448-3000 open 24/7
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Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 open 24/7
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SAMHSA National Helpline: 800-662-HELP (4357) (Addiction help)
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
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Rape, Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN): (800) 656-HOPE
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National Eating Disorders Association Hotline: 800.931.2237
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Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860, 7am-1am PST / 9am-3am CST / 10am-4am EST, run by and for trans folk
Depression/Bipolar Disorder
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Anxiety and Depression Association of America has peer to peer support and a fairly developed online community
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Depression Sanctuary: Good resources and support surrounding depression
PTSD & Trauma
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The Sidran Institute has lots of information available about coping with PTSD
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PTSD Coach, a free app to help folks manage post-traumatic stress. Can also be found in an expanded online version
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NextSteps: Virtual Program to help folks process and heal from past trauma
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Victim Connect - Website offering resources for those who have experienced sexual trauma
Self Harm
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Calm Harm App: free app for android and iOS with coping skills for managing self harm urges
Addiction
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Online support network for those coping with addiction:
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VetChange: Online program for vets concerned about their drinking habits
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SmartRecovery: App that is a non-12 step/AA style recovery program for those dealing with addiction (look up on the app store with your phone)
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In the Rooms: Online Recovery community
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Women for Sobriety: Online supports for women in recovery from addiction
Anxiety
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The Tribe offers online support groups:
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Anxiety and Depression Association of America has peer to peer support and a fairly developed online community:
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ECouch: Very old (lol), australian, free Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program online for anxiety
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Clear Fear - free app for android and iOS with resources for managing anxiety
Eating Disorders
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Communities of Healing New York, a really great, free eating disorder support group in NYC is moving online due to COVID. If you're in the NY area (or not!) and want to join, email cohnewyork@theprojectheal.org
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The Eating Disorder Foundation offers an online support group that you can sign up for using this link
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Eating Disorders Anonymous offers a wide range of Zoom support groups
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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International OCD Foundation online support groups!
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OCD Anonymous Support groups
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Online OCD forum (on facebook)
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OCD Support group
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Pax the OCD bot - chatbot for people with OCD
People Of Color
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Virtual Community for Young People of Color
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The Steve Fund- Mental Health support for students of color
Personality Disorder
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BPDWORLD: website with some resources and lots of information about Borderline Personality Disorder
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The Family Connections Program | National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder - free, online program for families impacted by borderline personality disorder
Queer Community
Schizophrenia
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Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America offers several call-in groups each week