Intense emotions are a normal reaction to challenging circumstances. Below are information, resources, and ideas for supporting yourself and others through difficult times.
updated September 3, 2020
here’s a collection of different tools you can use to help plan for wellness or crisis
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
The Wellness Guide to Overcoming Isolation During COVID-19 (opens in a new tab)
Madness & Oppression: Paths to Personal Transformation & Collective Liberation (pdf – opens in a new tab)
Navigating Crisis (pdf – opens in a new tab)
Mapping our Madness (pdf – opens in a new tab)
Taking Care of the Basics (pdf – opens in a new tab)
a good reminder of the things we need to do to keep ourselves well – from the Icarus Project/Fireweed Collective
Hurting Yourself (pdf – opens in a new tab)
a harm reduction guide if you use self-harm – also from the Icarus Project/Fireweed Collective
Self Care Zine ($ – opens in a new tab)
a good read
Staying With Feelings Zine (pdf – opens in a new tab)
another good read, about managing difficult feelings
good self care is whatever works for you – find some ideas here
Hell Yeah Self Care (pdf – opens in a new tab)
Self Care Ideas (pdf – opens in a new tab)
Self Care Index ($ – opens in a new tab)
here’s a nice long list of peer support options you can access right now (opens in a new tab)
this list includes some support groups for people who think about suicide – from the Western Mass Recovery Learning Community
Peer support for anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts subreddit (opens in a new tab)
anonymous peer support
10 Ways To‘”Reach Out” When You’re Struggling With Your Mental Health
Boston Peer Support Line (opens in new window)
every day, 4 – 8 pm
1-877-733-7563
Western Mass Peer Support Line (opens in new window)
Monday – Thursday, 7 – 9 pm & Friday – Sunday, 7 – 10 pm
1-888-407-4515
Suicide Prevention Lifeline (opens in a new tab)
not just for thoughts about suicide – you can call using a VOIP or chat while using a VPN if you are worried about privacy
additional crisis call, text, and chat services (pdf – opens in a new window)
there are therapists who can support candidate discussions about suicide without overreacting – here are some tools that can help you find one
Therapy Matcher (opens in a new tab)
William James INTERFACE (opens in a new tab)
Psychology Today (opens in a new tab)
Navigating a Mental Health Crisis
ideas and resources for if you are experiencing a mental health crisis
Supporting Someone who is Thinking about Suicide
Why Suicide? (pdf- opens in a new tab)
from the Western Mass Recovery Learning Community
Supporting Someone who Uses Self Harm
If Someone You Support Is Experiencing A Mental Health Crisis
ideas and resources for navigating a mental health crisis that someone you support is experiencing
