Assault, Violence, Abuse
- Darkness 2 Light – Darkness to Light is a non-profit committed to empowering adults to prevent child sexual abuse. Whether you are trying to prevent abuse from happening, or you are concerned a child you know is being abused, there are resources available to help.
- Male Survivor of Sexual Assault – MaleSurvivor is a non-profit, public benefit organization committed to preventing, healing, and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men through support, treatment, research, education, advocacy, and activism.
- The National Child Abuse Hotline – 24/7 hotline that through crisis counselors, provides crisis intervention, information, and referrals.
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline – Toll-free number or live chat to help provide victims with immediate emotional support; additional resources and information about domestic violence found on site.
- Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) – Toll-free number or live chat that provides support, local resources, and referrals.
Body Image/Eating Disorders
- Andrea’s Voice Foundation – Promoting education and understanding toward the prevention, identification, diagnosis and treatment of disordered eating and related issues.
- Body Positive – Online educational platform to learn fundamental skills you can practice on a daily basis to live peacefully and healthfully in your body.
Bullying
- HelpGuide – Practical resources about bullying and cyberbullying.
- Edutopia – A comprehensive list for parents, cyberbullying, cultivating empathy, diversity and inclusion, and more.
- Stopbullying.gov – Federal site that provides plenty of information on bullying and what can be done about it, as well as a helpful “Get Help Now” section.
Divorce
- HelpGuide – Practical resources about break-ups and divorce.
- Divorce and Children – This site provides many articles/books for helping all ages deal with divorce. Also, they have a free 30 minute consultation if you need more help.
Family, Kids, Teens, Young Adults
Food
General
- HelpGuide – Provides simple educational and practical information about a variety of mental health topics.
- “Go Ask Alice!” – A health question and answer internet resource produced by Alice! Health Promotion at Columbia University/Columbia Health. Questions are answered by health care providers, and other information and research specialists and writers.
- NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness – Provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
- ULifeline – Online resource for mental health for college students.
Homelessness
- National Alliance to End Homelessness – Helpful 4-step process for combatting homelessness, including links and contacts for support.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Federal site with homeless resources, including affordable housing, food, and employment and job training.
Incarceration
- Prison Fellowship – Caring for prisoners and their families.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health – Consolidated reentry resources for returning citizens and their families.
- Prison Families Alliance – Improve awareness about the effects of incarceration on families through education, support, and advocacy.
Seniors
- AgingInPlace – Article that provides 10 resources for living independently as a senior, including organizations such as National Council on Aging, AARP (American Association of Retired Peoples), and more.
- Eldercare Directory – Essential resources for senior citizens and their caregivers, including care locators, government programs, and healthcare options.