Resources

(more to be added as we go along, please feel free to suggest good resources that you know of as well – at some point, when the list grows, I’ll probably transfer things to individual posts, and use this page as more of a “table of contents”, so it’s not so cluttered)

First and foremost if you need immediate emergency/crisis assistance (and you are in the US) call 911 for help. 

Also in the US, for basic community type services (non-emergency) you can call 211 for local resources.

CRISIS RESOURCES

As mentioned in the FAQ, we do not enable or encourage anyone to stay within abusive relationships. So if you need help, please use the resources below, and/or ask us if you don’t see something specific that you need. We will do our best to direct you to local resources that can help.

Domestic Violence

Rape or Sexual Assault

  • RAINN: Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network … 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
  • Lauren’s Kids: To prevent sexual abuse through awareness and education, and to help survivors heal with guidance and support.

Suicide Prevention

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SUPPORT SERVICES

As mentioned previously, dialing 211 is a good way to get connected to local resources in your community. Also, contact your local social services office or health department, as they can help refer you as well.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia

  • Alzheimer’s Association: advancing research to end Alzheimer’s and dementia while enhancing care for those living with the disease.
  • Caregiver Center: You are not alone. Whether you need information about early-stage caregiving, middle-stage caregiving, or late-stage caregiving, the Alzheimer’s Association is here to help.

Anxiety

  • Anxieties.com: helping people who suffer from anxieties is our mission and our passion.

Caregivers

  • Care.com: the world’s largest online destination for care. We connect families with great caregivers and caring companies to help you be there for the ones you love.
  • Family Caregiver Alliance: We illuminate the caregivers’ daily challenges to better the lives of caregivers nationally, provide them the assistance they need and deserve, and champion their cause through education, services, research and advocacy.
  • Nanny Angel Network: NAN envisions a world where every mother with cancer receives the care she needs for her children – so she has the time to take care of herself.

Chronic Pain

Depression

  • Helpguide.org: variety of resources not only for mental health and wellness, but emotional and physical as well.

Developmental Disabilities

  • ARC: resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Easter Seals: exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy
  • SSI: supplemental security income pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources

Hospice

  • NHPCO – National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Physical Disabilities

(if there are specific categories that you think need to be added, and/or if you have resources for them, please let me know)

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MISC

List of things that might be helpful, but that don’t really fit in any other category.

Cleaning/Organizing

  • UFYH: great site with tips, motivation and support for cleaning and organizing one’s house/living areas.

Recreation

  • Morgan’s Wonderland: the world’s first ultra-accessible theme park – a safe, colorful, 25-acre park that serves as a haven not only for those with special needs but also for their families, friends, caregivers and the public at large.
  • Surfer’s Healing: Through the transformative experience of surfing, Surfers Healing attains greater mainstream acceptance for both the families of and the kids living with autism.