Have you ever used mental health warm lines? (Different from hotlines!) If not, you're missing out! This is an enlightening review of free text/chat mental health hotlines other crisis support resources for any mental health disorder, lgbt+/queer support, veteran mental health support, eating disorder, substance abuse, & more! I've tested and reviewed these resources to show why you should give hotlines/warmlines a first or second try even if you're skeptical. Not all hotlines out there are created with equal compassion, but these resources represent progress! 

***Edit/Important note: Audio quality in this past episode was due to an old mic, but the quality is much now better with my new mic from episodes 19 and up (Thank goodness)! Thank you for your understanding & support as the podcast improves!

Mental health resources mentioned in this episode (Please share with someone you care about) 

• Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741 (Confidential 24-hour support line for suicidal thoughts, grief, sadness, loneliness, relapse urges, etc) https://www.crisistextline.org/
•  Veterans Crisis Line: Text a message to 838255 or call 1-800-273-8255. (For veterans/their families to connect with trained VA responders (Deaf and hard of hearing accommodations available)  https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ or https://www.vets4warriors.com/ (24/7 veteran peer-support text/call/email/chat, discussed in episode 22 but not in this episode)
• Support for my fellow Lgbt+/Queers: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ provides 24/7 crisis/suicide/mental health support over text, chat or call & the website offers helpful lgbt+/queer resources & info. TrevorText: Text START to 678678 or TrevorLifeline (1-866-488-7386) or TrevorChat: instant, online messaging with a Trevor counselor, 24/7 
• Warmlines (Non-crisis trained peer mental health support) To find a national warmline or one local in your state: http://warmline.org/
• The California Peer-Run Warm Line is a non-emergency resource for emotional support via webchat. They provide support to anyone in need for help with interpersonal relationships, anxiety, panic, depression, finance, and alcohol and drug use...etc https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline/
• The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA): For crisis, text "NEDA" to 741741, online chat or call: (800) 931-2237. The NEDA Helpline is available Monday-Thursday from 9AM to 9PM ET, and Friday from 9AM to 5PM ET for support, resources & treatment options for yourself or a loved one. Please leave a message for the Helpline if it is not currently available & they will respond as soon as possible. NEDA also has many free/low-cost online or in-person support groups for all types of eating disorders for all ages, races, & genders.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services and Administration (SAMHSA): Call 800-662-4357. A national 24/7 free & confidential number for referrals & information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, treatment, and recovery in English and Spanish.

For more affordable therapy or support groups for people of color, listen to episode 19. For my cozy, comforting & soft-spoken loneliness guide with 22 underrated mental health resources & gentle rain ASMR, listen to episode 22. 

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