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Resources

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Explore Available Resources

Immediate Crisis & Emergency Resources

  • 911 & Emergency Rooms: Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Available 24/7 via call or text.

  • The Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741.

  • California-Specific Warmline: The CalHOPE Peer Run Warm Line (1-833-317-HOPE) for non-emergency emotional support.

  • The Trevor Project: (call) 1-866-488-7386 or (text) "START" to 678678

Reading Recommendations

  • "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel van der Kolk, MD

  • "Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience" by Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW

  • "It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand" by Megan Devine

  • "What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing" by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey

App Resources

While mobile apps should never replace therapy, apps act as a supportive bridge in your daily life. 

Calm

  • It is well-suited for individuals struggling with insomnia, racing thoughts, or high nighttime anxiety.​

Headspace

  • While Calm focuses heavily on sleep and open relaxation, Headspace is excellent for clients who need structured, step-by-step courses to build a daily mindfulness habit.

MindShift CBT

  • It provides highly interactive tools like a thought journal, coping cards, belief experiments, and "facing fears" challenges.

Rootd

  • It features a giant red "Rootr" button that a client can press during a panic attack to receive immediate, guided breathing and grounding exercises to down-regulate their nervous system.

Resource & Educational Disclaimer

The resources, books, and mobile applications listed on this page are provided strictly for educational and informational purposes. Their inclusion does not constitute an endorsement, medical advice, or a guarantee of outcome. These tools are designed to complement, not replace, professional mental health treatment or medical care. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please utilize the crisis resources listed at the top of this page or proceed to your nearest emergency room.

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