suicide
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call/text 988
Skilled, judgment-free counselors anytime, anywhere, 24/7 every day of the year
Or live chat on their website, and access deaf/HoH services at: https://988lifeline.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: call 1-800-273-8255
”The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.”
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: live chat
”Lifeline Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, connecting individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat. All chat centers in the Lifeline network are accredited by CONTACT USA. Lifeline Chat is available 24/7 across the U.S.”
RecUniversal — RecUniversal is a sports, fitness, and recreational events platform for those affected by mental illness and suicide; using the whole world as a resource and supplement in recovery, healing, and community, venturing outside the four walls of therapy and support group sessions.
“Navigating a Mental Health Crisis” — a free guide
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
The Trevor Project
TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7386
TrevorChat: text START to 678678
TrevorChat: click here
”The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.”
Give InKind: Give InKind is a free modern platform for people to give and receive support, however and wherever they need it through Care Calendars, Wishlists, User Updates, and Crowdfunding, all in one place. Learn how to set up a Give InKind support page for someone who lost a loved one to suicide here.
Yoga to Cope Podcast Episodes:
Kala MacDonald, YTC Founder — brother committed suicide, sibling grief
Lauren Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor — adolescent counseling, suicidal thoughts, what to do if you’re worried about a loved one
Dr. Seth Gerlach, DC, DABCI — suicidal thoughts as a teen as a result of chronic pain and prescription medications
Rick McGinniss, Senior Pastor — religious view on suicide and the afterlife, church support grieving loved ones after a suicide
Victoria Albina, FNP-c, MPH, Life Coach — suicidal thoughts as a young minority woman
Devyn Walker, Counselor — father committed suicide, parent/child grief, therapy
Ask a Therapist feat. Lauren Johnson, LPC — suicidal thoughts as a teen, what to do if you’re worried about a loved one, therapy
eating disorders
Project HEAL
”We are committed to helping people access support at all stages of recovery [from eating disorders]. Through peer mentorship, treatment grants, and volunteer chapters, we are bringing the hope of full recovery to communities across the country.”
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
”The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.”
Yoga to Cope Podcast Episodes:
depression & anxiety
Mental Illness Guide — DrugWatch: An amazing resource with in-depth descriptions of all kinds of mental illnesses/disorders, warning signs, treatments, description and images of commonly abused pharmaceuticals, and much more
RecUniversal — A partner of Yoga to Cope — RecU is a sports, fitness, and recreational events platform for those affected by mental illness and suicide; using the whole world as a resource and supplement in recovery, healing, and community, venturing outside the four walls of therapy and support group sessions.
Yoga to Cope Podcast Episodes:
Lauren Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor — adolescent depression and anxiety
Dr. Seth Gerlach, DC, DABCI — teen depression
Maris Degener, I AM MARIS — anxiety from childhood and on
Rick McGinniss, Senior Pastor — acknowledging anxiety in a spouse, acknowledging anxiety is a real thing
How To: Self Labeling Part 1 — self diagnosing, labeling the self as “anxious” and/or “depressed”
How To: Self Labeling Part 2 — self diagnosing, labeling the self as “anxious” and/or “depressed”
Devyn Walker, Counselor — teaching anxiety relief through meditation
Candace Burch, Your Hormone Balance — how hormonal imbalances affect mental health
Ask a Therapist feat. Lauren Johnson, LPC — therapy for mental health, how to handle symptoms of anxiety and depression
Gwen Dittmar, RISE Coach — Post Part Depression “PPD”
Money Stress — insights from expert health and finance contributors to help those struggling with financial stress and may be beneficial to those affected by COVID-19
elderly/senior care
Senior Guide to Mental Health During Coronavirus (COVID-19) — Tips for how seniors can stay healthy and connected during the COVID-19 pandemic
Coverage: Home Modifications for Moving in an Elderly Family Member — a resource to help families navigate the process of bringing a loved one home.; a guide explaining what home modifications can be made to increase senior safety, extra precautions to take, as well as the benefits.
mental health & recovery
Mental Health & Lung Cancer — Lung cancer is now the most common form of cancer in the world, killing an estimated 1.8 million people in 2018, find resources here
addiction
Yoga to Cope Podcast Episodes:
Drug Abuse Hotline — The Recovery Village: With several facilities throughout the U.S., The Recovery Village® offers an advanced approach to treating substance use disorders. On the Web, however, it also serves as an educational resource on various drug-related topics for prospective patients and their loved ones.
Mental Illness Guide — DrugWatch: description and images of commonly abused pharmaceuticals.
Yoga for Addiction Recovery infographic by Symetria Recovery — Symetria Recovery® is the opioid addiction treatment specialist providing treatment for patients who are addicted to a wide range of opioids and opiates, including heroin. Symetria Recovery® was founded by Symetria Health® in order to measurably improve the medical outcomes for these patient groups by filling the gap that existed between the medical and behavioral communities while expanding options for treatment.
Alcohol Rehab Help — Alcohol Rehab Help provides information about the link between alcohol use and mental health, and has different treatment options for those struggling with alcohol addiction.
Rehab Spot — Rehab Spot is a free web guide researching substance abuse, addiction, and treatment.
Sunshine Behavioral Health — Substance abuse treatment services for the LGBTQ population, because addiction doesn't discriminate.
Addiction Group - Comprehensive rehabilitation resource center with varying types of rehab, including: veterans rehab, couples drug rehab, dual diagnosis rehab, free rehab, teen alcohol rehab, and many substance rehab programs.
Detox Local - provides medically reviewed guides on every aspect of the drug & alcohol withdrawal process, as well as a list of SAMHSA-approved detox centers throughout the country.
Addiction Group - a site devoted to giving back and helping other individuals who are struggling to overcome mental health battles, making sure people know they are not alone.
mental health education
Counseling Degrees Online — a resource 100% dedicated to counseling education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We believe there is a major need for more counselors in all types of specialties across the U.S., from mental health and psychology to substance abuse counseling, family and marriage counseling, etc.
Social Work Degrees — comprehensive resource for exploring colleges and universities offering a degree in Social Work. All degree levels are covered - Undergraduate and Graduate.
Black Lives Matter
Rainy Day — We at rainy day want to use our platform to help fight against injustice in our community and across the world and with your help we can become freedom fighters together.
yoga and meditation
Yoga to Cope Podcast Episodes:
Kala MacDonald, YTC Founder — using a yoga practice as therapy, more than just exercise, deciding to become a teacher
Lauren Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor — why yoga is the most important tool for healing
How To: Meditation — clarifying and simplifying how to begin a meditation practice
Hot To: Meditation Part 2 — clarifying and simplifying how to begin a meditation practice, expanded
Francesco Cervero, Yoga Teacher and Mentor — how to meditate, why yoga is beneficial
Dr. Christian Gonzalez, ND — meditation and gratitude practices
Dr. Shylah Schauer, ND — female empowered thoughts on healing, energy, yoga
Maris Degener, I AM MARIS — yoga to heal and grow through eating disorder treatment program recovery
Aaron Alexander — mind-body connection, real talk about mindful practices
Erin Gilmore, Yogi — trauma-informed yoga practices, teaching through personal history of trauma
Victoria Albina, FNP-c, MPH, Life Coach — breath work and pranayama for overall wellbeing + IBS treatment
Elevate the Globe — kundalini, high vibrational living, manifesting
Devyn Walker, Counselor — teaching anxiety relief through meditation, practicing and teaching as a black woman
Gwen Dittmar, RISE Coach — breath work, moon circles and mindfulness for “Type A” personalities
Dr. Sarah Villafranco, Osmia Organics — how daily meditation changed her life