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“Nurturing yourself is not selfish—it’s essential to your survival and well-being.”
Renee Peterson Trudeau
LOCAL RESOURCES
Mental Health Association-Walk-In Crisis Care Center
Open 24/7, no cost to clients, all ages welcome, no appointment necessary
Virtual walk in services also available by filling out a form HERE.
340 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702
301-662-2255
Berkeley Medical Center Psychiatric Services
Shepherdstown’s closest hospital
2500 Hospital Dr, Martinsburg, WV 25401
304-350-3338
C.O.R.E (Community Outreach for Resources and Education)
Our CORE Teams seek to improve access to life-saving services, education, and resources to individuals and families impacted by Substance Use Disorders in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties.
(304) 676-7138
caroline.wilson1@wvumedicine.org
EastRidge Health Systems is the comprehensive behavioral health center that serves the citizens of Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties, West Virginia by providing mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual/developmental disability services and programs for all age groups, without regard to race, color or national origin.
24-Hour Telephone & Mobile Team Response: 1-855-807-1258
Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center
EPEC is a confidential domestic violence and sexual assault crisis center serving both men and women; services include emotional support, counseling, emergency shelter and a 24-hour hotline. Advocates at EPEC can connect victims of violence and harassment to resources or reporting, as well as facilitate criminal reporting and medical assistance http://epecwv.org
24 Hour Hotline: 304-263-8292
Nonprofit dedicated to supporting, connecting and educating LGBTQ+ community and its allies in Central Maryland
Support services include support groups, advocacy, social networking, HIV and STI testing and education, access to PrEP medical advisors
facebook.com/TheFrederickCenter
facebook.com/TheFrederickCenterYouth
5 East 2nd Street, Frederick, MD 21701
301-383-8787
This non-profit provides a place bringing unity, education, and services to support local LGBTQ+ communities with a comfortable environment to socialize, acquire educational information, and guidance.
22 N Mulberry Street, Suite 016, Hagerstown, MD 21740
240-347-1321
contact@hagerstownhopesmd.org
Provides immediate help for addiction & mental health issues 24/7/365
1-844-435-7498 (call/text)
Online chat is available on their website.
Expertise in Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use, Grief, Family Dysfunction, Dual Diagnosis, Identity, Love and Belonging, & Adolescents transitioning home from inpatient facilities
681-404-6869
Specializes in treating children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Our mission at Two Rivers Counseling, LLC is to help those dealing with
mental health issues or life challenges who wish to make a change.
304-725-7176; 304-240-5340
inquiry@2riverscounseling.com
WV's Emotional StrengthLine/Help304
Social, emotional, and supportive counseling 24/7/365
1-877-435-7304 (call/text)
Online chat is available on their website.
BEHIND THE SCENES RESOURCES
By its very nature our industry can impact your physical and emotional health due to long hours, pressure to push your body, and high workplace stress. In response, Behind the Scenes and other individuals and organizations have come together to create this initiative.
BTS Resources include:
NATIONAL RESOURCES
Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics
(800) 344-2666
Provides national assistance and referrals to local resources. Initial call is an intake and they will return calls with what they’ve found based on the specifics of the caller’s situation, generally within 24 hours.
(630) 577-1330
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. ASAN believes that the goal of autism advocacy should be a world in which autistic people enjoy equal access, rights, and opportunities.
info@autisticadvocacy.org
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Initiative- U.S. Resources
Their website offers a variety of resources and assistance.
BlackLine® provides a space for peer support, counseling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. Call BlackLine® prioritizes BIPOC
(Black, Indigenous and People of Color). By us for us.
BlackLine now has the option for you to text!
1 (800) 604-5841
info@callblackline.org
BMHA offers confidential referrals for those seeking mental health services using its database of culturally-competent and patient-centered mental health practitioners and behavioral health specialists committed to serving Black communities. Persons seeking a therapist will contact BMHA either in person, over the phone or online. BMHA will quickly triage the person making the inquiry make connections that match the need.
(410) 338-2642
Canadian Suicide Hotline
Now available to Americans
1-877-330-6366
Free, 24/7, confidential text message service for people in crisis.
Text HOME to 741-741
Support for all who work in the performing arts and entertainment. Including financial wellness, finding housing, health care, support for seniors, and others
Eastern: 1-800-221-7303
info@entertainmentcommunity.org
Serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning community by providing free & confidential per-support and local resources.
LGBT National Hotline (all ages) 888-843-4564
LGBT National Youth Talkline (through ages 25) 800-246-7743
LGBT National Senior Hotline (ages 50 and above) 888-234-7243
LGBT National Online Peer-Support Chat https://www.lgbthotline.org/peer-chat.html
Love is Respect – the National Dating Abuse Helpline
A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, love is respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. We also provide support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through the same free and confidential services via phone, text, and live chat.
1-866-331-9474
Text “loveis” to 22522
Live chat at www.loveisrespect.org
Dedicated to those living with mental illness & promoting metal health for all.
Their website has educational sources and tools to get help.
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)'s mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as patriarchy, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism. We are dedicated to supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable and supporting advocates.
303-839-1852
National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 Hotline staffed by Deaf advocates to help people affected by domestic violence who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Hotline interactions are free and confidential.
Video Phone: (855) 812-1001
Instant Messenger: DeafHotline
Email: NationalDeafHotline@adwas.org
The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
NRCDV’s mission is to strengthen and transform
efforts to end domestic violence.
1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
The National Sexual Assault Hotline
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
1-800-656-HOPE
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress
1-800-273-8255
Online chat is available through their website.
SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline. Older LGBT people who want to talk can be connected with friendly responders who are ready to listen. If you are an LGBT elder or care for one, call the free SAGE Hotline, toll-free 24/7
1 (877) 360-LGBT (5428)
Free & confidential, 24/7/365, treatment referral and information service
1-800-662-4357
24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.
1−844-762-8483 (call or text)
Take a brief mental health screening
Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a behavioral health professional. This program is completely anonymous and confidential, and immediately following the brief questionnaire you will see your results, recommendations, and key resources.
Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people.
877-565-8860
Trevor Project
Suicide and crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth
1 (866) 488-7386 (24/7)
Text START to 678-678
WV Foundation for Rape Information and Services
WVFRIS works with the rape crisis centers and other allied professionals to develop and strengthen intervention and prevention programs in the State that address sexual violence and stalking.
Victim Services Coordinator 304-241-1802
WVFRIS Email: wvfris@frontier.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wvfris
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