Trauma Resources
Links
Hotlines for Survivors of Violence and Trauma (from http://www.traumainformed.org/)
In the immediate aftermath of a violent crime or traumatic experience, it can be difficult to know what to do, where to go, or even how to begin coping with something so overwhelming. A step-by-step guide for what to do to establish safety, document what happened, and how to get help can be found in Violence and Trauma: Action Steps in the Aftermath.
If you need immediate assistance, the following are some resources that can help.
Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990
Gift from Within:207-236-8858
Guide to Recognizing Elder Abuse (877-664-6140)
National Center for Victims of Crime: 800-FYI-CALL (800-394-2255)
National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233) and 800-787-3224 (TDD)
National Runaway Switchboard: 800-786-2929
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255); 888-628-9454 (Spanish); 800-799-4889 (TTY)
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 866-331-9474, 866-331-8453 (TTY)
The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386
Mental Health
(from the National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI.org)
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) provides information on prevention, treatment and symptoms of anxiety, depression and related conditions (240-485-1001)
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) provides information and referrals on ADHD, including local support groups (800-233-4050)
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) provides information on bipolar disorder and depression, offers in-person and online support groups and forums (800-826-3632)
International OCD Foundation provides information on OCD and treatment referrals (617-973-5801)
National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED) provides up-to-date, reliable and evidence-based information about eating disorders (800-931-2237)
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America (SARDAA) offers Schizophrenia Anonymous self-help groups and toll-free teleconferences (240-423-9432)
Sidran Institute helps people understand, manage and treat trauma and dissociation; maintains a helpline for information and referrals (410-825-8888)
Treatment and Research Advancements for Borderline Personality Disorder (TARA) offers a referral center for information, support, education, and treatment options for BPD (888-482-7227)
Finding Treatment:
Psychology Today offers a national directory of therapists, psychiatrists, therapy groups and treatment facility options
SAMHSA Treatment Locator provides referrals to low-cost/sliding scale mental health care, substance abuse and dual diagnosis treatment (800-662-4357)
Suicide And Crisis:
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention provides referrals to support groups and mental health professionals, resources on loss, and suicide prevention information (888-333-2377)
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 crisis intervention, safety planning and information on domestic violence (800-799-7233)
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline connects callers to trained crisis counselors (800-273-8255)
Books:
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel van der Kolk, MD
Unbroken: The Trauma Response is Never Wrong, and Other Things You Need to Know to Take Back Your Life, by MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD
Healing Sex: A Mind-Body Approach to Healing Sexual Trauma, by Staci Haines, (There is a DVD associated with this book that is also very helpful. Not sure if it’s available in streaming format.)
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma, by Peter A. Levine
My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, by Resmaa Menakem
In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness, by Peter A. Levine
Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory, by Deb Dana
Other Online Resources:
Jane Clapp has online courses and a terrific Instagram account - https://www.janeclapp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janetheclapp/Irene Lyon has a variety of free resources and tools at other price points - https://irenelyon.com/
Kelly Gustafson has an online series on trauma-sensitive yoga, among other things - http://kelseygustafson.com/
River Drosera is a member of the Good Girl Recovery Program and teaches tension and trauma release exercises as well as somatic sex education. https://riverdrosera.life/
The Spoon Theory, Christine Miserandino - https://www.butyoudontlooksick.com