Supportive Resources

We hope that each episode of our podcast provides opportunities for growth, and that our listeners will use them as a starting point for further introspection. Many of the topics discussed on our podcast have the potential to bring up feelings and emotional responses. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health care and support, here are some resources to find immediate help and future healing.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988lifeline.org
Text or call by dialing 988 from anywhere in the U.S. 
You will be connected immediately with a trained counselor. Please note that 988 staff are required to take all action necessary to secure the safety of a caller and initiate emergency response with or without the caller’s consent if they are unwilling or unable to take action on their own behalf.

THRIVE Lifeline

thrivelifeline.org
Text “THRIVE” +1.313.662.8209
This begins a conversation with a THRIVE Lifeline crisis responder 24/7/365, from anywhere. This confidential text line is available for individuals 18+ and is staffed by people in STEMM with marginalized identities.

Trans Lifeline

translifeline.org
877.565.8860 in the U.S.
877.330.6366 in Canada 
Learn more and contact Trans Lifeline, who provides trans peer support divested from police.

Counseling Clinics

ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics
Learn more and schedule counseling sessions at one of our centers.
 

Additional global helplines at befrienders.org