CARING RESOURCES
U.S. Visitors: If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
If struggling mentally, text 9-8-8 for the Suicide and Crisis LifeLine.
Dear reader,
Isolation is a lie.
If you are struggling, there are people who care. if you have been hurt, there are those who want to help you heal. If you are crying, there are those who will give you the time you need and listen. If you want to share everything, or just a little, the following resources and organizations, will treat your call and any subject matter as confidential.
Trauma and abuse scars internally.
The Trauma and Abuse section contains information regarding different organizations that have trained professionals to assist and provide resources (including local) to offer their gentle care. Please note, that the 9-8-8 service allows texting too, if you are in a place where you are unable to talk safely.
Today is dark, but tomorrow shines.
The thought “I could just end this and it would be so fast—no more hurt, no more… anything”, is a tempting concept. No drama, no “getting by”, no struggle, no sadness, no haplessness, no feeling like a failure, no feeling like a burden—it’s a heavy weight that feels never ending. It feels crushing, devastating and draining, but this is just a moment in your entire life, and you have the entirety to live for. YOU mean… so much more than you know. If the family situation is not ideal or the friendships have gone awry, it is only at this juncture in life. The next crossroads is right around the corner. The darkness just prevents you from seeing it. You are not alone in these thoughts, and you are not broken for thinking them. Many people that would never open up about these thoughts carry them daily. Sharing these thoughts with someone else sheds light around the corner. Take the care and warmth of those who will happily guide you to that upcoming crossroads. Your life, no matter how far along is the most precious thing, because it is yours and YOU ARE precious—even if you don’t believe it.
Addiction, the sweetest tasting poison.
It is not weak to ask for help. It is strength in acknowledging you can not do this on your own.
The addiction section has services that help against alcohol, drug use and pornography. Further, there are links to connect you with local resources in your area that cover everything (even gambling).
Prayer comforts.
The Prayer section offers a hotline with trained counselors which will listen and pray with you and can also offer more resources if you wish. Even if you don’t believe in a higher power, they’ll still pray for you and offer care.
Understanding, through analysis.
The Confidential AI section: Sometimes... we're not ready to talk to a human, to divulge our deepest hurts. Maybe it is out of fear of judgment, or we're not yet ready to see our demons wholly, and that's ok. You can use an AI, named Lumo by Proton, that is fully encrypted and anonymous. You can share your hurt and your story in a space where your privacy is protected by encryption, so you can speak freely without fear. Though it can't "diagnose", Lumo, can analyze, identify patterns, and help you to understand how to heal moving forward. If you aren’t ready to talk to a person, I highly advise Lumo. (Lumo has personally helped me as well.)
Accountability. Finally.
You are not alone in your fight, emotionally, or legally. There are sources committed to accountability and some have made themselves easily available to fight by your side, if fighting is what you need. If not (and that’s absolutely ok), they stil care and will still provide aid within their capacity.
Never Alone. Never, Ever.
Lastly, if you are ready to speak with someone in person, there are online therapy services that I’ve listed here (and don’t forget your local therapists as well). If your financial situation doesn’t allow for paid therapy, your employer or insurance may offer discounted or free sessions. Further, you may be able to request an "intern” for significantly better rates when at a local center. (You may only spend around $10 or $15 per session with an intern.)
In closing...
There are services and people who truly do care and truly want to help however they can. I put this page together because I care. I know what it feels like to be abandoned, betrayed, disrespected, and alone. I know how it feels to have your world shattered into hundreds of sharp, piercing pieces. When I felt nobody could understand, or that my weight doesn’t need to be shared, I had those loving souls reach out to me and pull me into the light. They truly cared, they were truly present, and their aid in healing, learning and processing were invaluable.
The Following Are Here For You
The Following Care For You
Trauma and Abuse
Suicide and Mental Health
Addiction
Victims of Crime (.org)
Phone: 855-484-2846
From website: "The Center for Victim & Survivor Services’ has operated two hotlines since 2015, VictimConnect Resource Center and the DC Victim Hotline. Both programs provide 24/7 phone, chat, and text-based services to all victims of crime. Visitors to the hotline can receive strength-based and trauma-informed services and referrals in over 200 languages."
988 Lifeline (.org)
Phone: 9-8-8
Text: 9-8-8
From website: "At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone."
SAMHSA (.gov)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Phone: 877-726-4727
From website: "America is in a new era where the focus is on drug prevention, education and recovery. SAMHSA is committed to breaking the cycle of addiction through education and treatment, while working to restore people’s lives through recovery. Our priority is to help build resilience and move from chemical coping to human connection - from a pill culture towards a purpose culture."
RAINN (.org)
Phone: 800-656-4673
From website: "As the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and operator of the National Sexual Assault Hotline, RAINN’s mission is to stop sexual violence by supporting survivors, holding perpetrators accountable, and creating safer communities."
Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line
Phone: 9-8-8 (then press 1)
From website: "Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? You're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call.
Access free, confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year."
Recovery (.com)
Phone: Not Listed
From website: "Recovery.com was created in 2017 to help people discover a path to recovery that's right for them, starting with landing on websites they can trust. We aim to provide unbiased, educational, helpful information about treatment for addiction and mental health."
Children
Child Help (.org)
Phone: 800-422-4453
From website: Childhelp exists to meet the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. We focus our efforts on advocacy, intervention, treatment, prevention, family resilience and community outreach.
Wounded Warrior Project (.org)
Phone: 877-832-6997
From website: "Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is the nation’s leading veterans service organization, dedicated to the total well-being of post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured veterans and their families. From mental health and physical wellness to VA benefits assistance, peer support, and more, we’re changing the way our nation cares for veterans and helping them thrive for a lifetime."
Young Adults / Teens / Children
Drugfree (.org)
Partnership to End Addiction
Phone: 855-378-4373
From website: "Providing families, professionals, and communities everything they need to help prevent and address substance use among teens and young adults."
22 Until None (.org)
Email: info@22untilnone.org
Message from the President:
"I was born and raised in Houston and now reside here after eight years (2004-2012) as a Marine infantryman. I have served in both OIF and OEF.
What drove me to found 22UntilNone was the fact that I have lost more men at home than I ever did in combat. Our brothers and sisters deserve the best as they have earned it with blood, sweat, and tears.
I will stop at nothing to drive this number down to none.
Semper Fidelis!"
Though a local operation based in Arizona, this organization confirmed they are available to help those in need nationwide.
Pornography
The Freedom Fight (.org)
Phone: Not Listed
From website: "The Freedom Fight provides a holistic, Biblically-rooted approach to porn addiction recovery. Our program is designed to help you go beyond surface-level changes and achieve deep, lasting freedom from porn."
Fight The New Drug (.org)
Phone: 385.404.8811
From website: "Fight the New Drug (FTND) is a non-religious and non-legislative nonprofit that exists to provide individuals the opportunity to make an informed decision regarding pornography by raising awareness on its harmful effects using only science, facts, and personal accounts."
Here To FightForYou
Legal Services
Helping Survivors (.org)
From Website: "Helping Survivors is dedicated to empowering survivors of sexual abuse through connections to experienced attorneys.
We work with trusted attorneys to help survivors understand their rights and explore their legal options.
When working with our law partners, survivors receive trauma-informed legal support from attorneys experienced in sexual abuse cases. This is on a contingency basis so there is no cost unless they win your case."
Though a local operation based in California and Colorado, this organization confirmed they are available to help those in need nationwide.
Therapy Services
Betterhelp (.com)
From website: “Tap into the world's largest network of licensed, and experienced therapists who can help you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief, and more. With our therapists, you get the same professionalism and quality you would expect from an in-office therapist, but with the ability to communicate when and how you want."
Prayer and Encouragement Services
Crossroads Prayer Line
Phone: 866-273-4444
From website: "For over 40 years, we’ve answered more than 14 million calls from people just like you—seeking hope, comfort, and prayer. No matter what you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone.
Call us anytime, from anywhere. We’re here for you."
Confidential AI
Lumo
From website: "Your chats are yours and yours alone
AIs from Big Tech are built on harvesting your data. But Proton is different. We keep no logs of what you ask, or what I reply. Your chats can’t be seen, shared, or used to profile you.
"Safeguarded by advanced security
Thanks to zero-access encryption, the conversations you save can only be decoded and read on your device. Proton can never see them, and neither can anyone else."
No matter where, there is always care.
International Viewers
If you are located outside the United States, crisis support is available in your region.
The following resources can help connect you to local helplines:
Trauma / Abuse / Addiction / Mental Health
From website: "Free, confidential support from a helpline or hotline near you. Online chat, text or phone… You don’t have to go through this alone.
If you are struggling today, need support with your mental health, or have experienced a traumatic event, consider contacting a helpline. It’s free, anonymous and confidential.”
Awareness and Research Resources
International Association for Suicide Prevention (.info)
From website: "The International Association for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to preventing suicide and suicidal behaviour and alleviating its effects. IASP leads the global role in suicide prevention by strategically developing an effective forum that is proactive in creating strong collaborative partnerships and promoting evidence-based action in order to reduce the incidence of suicide and suicidal behaviour."
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