HELPFUL RESOURCES
GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Psychology Today is a great place to get started finding a therapist who meets your needs. If I'm not the right fit for you I encourage you to find the one who is!
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 24-hour hotline - if you just need someone to talk to right now, there's an anonymous ear out there ready to listen
988 is a new service like 911 for mental health crisis - call or text
National Domestic Violence Hotline is also 24-hours and can provide support finding safe shelter or just a supportive ear to provide crisis counseling
How to Deal with Anxiety is a helpful article that reviews treatment options, causes, and diagnoses
Suicide Prevention Resource Center provides a lot of helpful trainings, articles, and other resources for preventing suicide
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
Pleasure Unwoven - a documentary that helps us understand how the disease of addiction affects the brain.
Brene Brown Ted talks - if you work with me for any length of time you'll probably hear me talk about her ;). Social worker who discusses the power of vulnerability and shame.
Simon Sinek Ted talk - he's speaking about leadership specifically, but I like the way he talks about the "why" versus the "what" you're doing
LOCAL RESOURCES (ATHENS, GA AREA)
Athens Pride & Queer Collective great resource for the queer community in the Athens area - connect, join support groups, and more!
Nuci's Space is a resource targeting prevention of suicide and mental health support, targeted specifically at musicians
UGA Counseling (For Students)
Grail Bra Specialists gender affirming undergarments