Here are some great resources for:
*Mental Health
*Foster Care & Adoption
*Domestic Violence
*Multiple Sclerosis
*A Few of My Fave Causes
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This page will be updated from time to time because it’s important to have updated information.
On Our Sleeves – The Movement for Children’s Mental Health Care
-> Discussion Guides for Parents & Local Resources
Online Counseling Programs
-> 133 Mental Health & Learning Resources for Kids & Teens
Crisis Text Line
-> Self-Harm Information & Help
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
-> Hotline (call directly from the site) & Resources
SAHMSA – Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
-> Hotline (call directly from the site)
-> 24/7/365 referral & info service
-> For mental and/or substance use disorders
Together We Rise – Helping Children in Foster Care
-> Connecting with and supporting children in foster care.
*Did you know that foster children are given a trash bag to put their belongings in if they are moved to another home?*
-> Because of this, a part of TWR’s mission is to give these children duffel bag they can call their own.
*How great is that?*
-> Check out their site and consider making a purchase or donation
Child Welfare Information Gateway
-> This is a link to the Foster Care Month page, but there is a link to access resources year-round.
Adopt Together
-> Have you ever heard a story from parents who want to adopt, but can’t afford it?
-> Wish you could help them out? This site helps you do just that.
-> Search through stories and donate to help these awesome people.
Adopt US Kids
-> Info and resources to connect children in foster care with families and support the child welfare system.
Center for Parent Information & Resources
-> Info and resources about foster care:
*Welcoming disabled children
*Lists of adoption and foster care focused organizations
*Support group information.
National Council for Adoption
-> Info and resources from experts:
*Adoption issues
*Advocating for policies that benefit children in the system
Focus on the Family
-> Books, podcasts, and DVDs
-> Guides, website links, Q&As
-> Referrals about adoption and foster care
National Domestic Violence Hotline
-> Resources and information:
*Getting help
*Identifying abuse
*Creating a safety plan
-> Confidential services that support:
*Reporting to police
*Crisis counseling
*Safe house connections
*Solutions for immediate as well as long-term situations
-> EVERYTHING you didn’t know you needed to know is on this site, so it is a must-click
-> Educational guides and resources
-> Local chapter information and links
-> Fundraising info
-> Education, events and teleconference links.
-> Online magazine
-> Volunteer and outreach opportunities
-> For both patients and caregivers to connect with peers as well as healthcare professionals
-> Educational materials in addition to plenty of useful links
-> Education and information for the MS Community.
-> Comprehensive newsletter with news about local and national events, as well as webinars *certainly a must-subscribe
-> Some fantastic gifts you can purchase where a portion of the profits go to MS research and help spread awareness
-> From their website: “Every time you order from Til Valhalla Project, you help deliver memorial plaques to the families of fallen Heroes (at a complete surprise to them) and you donate towards reducing veteran suicide. ”
->A worthy cause. Our Vets deserve our eternal gratitude, which is why I fully support this cause.
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