The help

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• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org
  (24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress)
• Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 or visit https://www.crisistextline.org
  (24/7 text-based support for mental health crises)
• Veterans Crisis Line – Call 988, then press 1 or text 838255
  (Support for veterans, service members, and their families)

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or visit https://www.nami.org
  (Education, support groups, and resources for mental health conditions)
• Mental Health America (MHA) – https://www.mhanational.org
  (Mental health screenings, support resources, and advocacy)
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit https://www.samhsa.gov
  (Referrals and resources for mental health and substance use treatment)

• Psychology Today Therapist Directory – https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
  (Find licensed therapists and counselors in your area)
• Open Path Collective – https://openpathcollective.org
  (Affordable therapy options for individuals without insurance)
• FindTreatment.gov – https://findtreatment.gov
  (Government resource to find mental health and substance use treatment centers)

• Black Mental Health Alliance – https://blackmentalhealth.com
  (Resources and support tailored for Black individuals and communities)
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth) – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
  (Support for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing mental health challenges)
• Trans Lifeline – Call 877-565-8860
  (Peer support and resources for transgender individuals)
• StrongHearts Native Helpline – Call 1-844-762-8483
  (Culturally appropriate support for Native American communities)

How trauma affects the brain

https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/how-trauma-affects-the-brain