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Crisis Text Line

Text SCATTER to 741741 to connect with a free, 24/7, confidential crisis counselor.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or need someone to talk to, we’re here to listen and support you—anytime, anywhere.

988 Suicide Lifeline

Whether you’re experiencing suicidal ideation, facing mental health struggles, navigating emotional distress, dealing with alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. Text or call 988. You are not alone.

Therapy Fund

We envision a world where everyone can access affordable mental health care. The Scatter Joy Therapy Fund helps make that a reality, offering 3-6 therapy sessions by covering direct payments to selected providers. The fund opens semi-annually.

These resources rely on donations and contributions toward The Scatter Joy Project. To help us continue to reach people in need and connect them with life saving resources donate today.

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Additional Resources & Helplines

The Scatter Joy Project is not a 24-hour helpline, nor are we trained mental health professionals. We exist as a bridge to help you find help. If this is an emergency or if you are worried that you or someone you know may be at risk for suicide, please call your local authorities (911).

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Postpartum Support International

Did you know? 1 in 7 Moms and 1 in 10 Dads suffer from postpartum depression. Get access to direct peer support for families, trained professionals, and experience a bridge to connect the two.

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Hello Postpartum

For life after birth—offering resources for new and soon-to-be mothers for the extra support they may need.

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Psychology Today: Find a Therapist

Find mental health professionals in your area.

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Therapy For Black Girls

So often the stigma surrounding mental health issues and therapy prevents Black women from taking the step of seeing a therapist. Therapy For Black Girls was developed to present mental health topics in a way that feels more accessible and relevant.

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Alkeme Health

Alkeme is a digital health platform that features content from Black practitioners and respected experts in wellness, including psychology and mindfulness, to tackle the issues that are historically unaddressed by healthtech, such as intergenerational trauma, systemic racism, anxiety, and microaggressions.

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Veteran’s Administration (VA)

VA’s Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care network in the United States, with 1,255 health care facilities serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.

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Wounded Warrior Project

Heal your mental wounds: help for combat stress, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

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PFLAG

PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies.

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Trauma Survivors Network

In 2008, the Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) was developed by the American Trauma Society (ATS) to help trauma centers provide the support and services patients and their families need during their recovery from serious injury.

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Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)

RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization.

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

A voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

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The Jed Foundation

The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow.

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Self-Injury Outreach & Support

As part of a collaboration between McGill University and the University of Guelph, we are an international outreach organization providing current information and helpful resources about self-injury to individuals who self-injure, those who have recovered, as well as their caregivers and families, friends, teachers and the health professionals who work with them.

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S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self Abuse Finally Ends)

S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES® is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior.

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National Alliance for Eating Disorders

The National Alliance for Eating Disorders is the leading nonprofitorganization dedicated to the outreach, education, early intervention, support, and advocacy for all eating disorders.

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National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

EDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.

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Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)

ADAA works to prevent, treat, and cure anxiety disorders and depression.

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Narcotics Anonymous

NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

A free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service

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Alcoholic’s Anonymous

A.A. has a simple program that works. It’s based on one alcoholic helping another.

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Veteran’s Crisis Line

Call 800-273-8255 & press option ‘1’

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Trans Lifeline

US: 877-565-8860 Canada: 877-330-6366

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The Trevor Project

Call 866-488-7386

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National Domestic Violence Hotline

Call 800-799-7233

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National Child Abuse Hotline

Call 800-422-4453

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National Suicide Prevention Hotline

Call 800-273-8255. For hearing and speech impaired with TTY equipment: 800-799-4889 Español: 888-628-9454

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Crisis Hotline

Text HOME to 741741

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