Resources for Healing
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Mediumship is only one avenue of healing and is not a replacement for medical and psychological care. Here are links to outside resources that you may find beneficial for yourself or someone you love. I recommend only seeing a medium only 1-2 a year, but therapy is something that should be ongoing.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you need immediate support. After someone we love dies it is natural to think more about death. However, if you have been thinking of suicide, please reach out for help.
From the website: “We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.”
Therapists
If you have insurance, you can call your insurance provider and ask for a list of therapists who take your insurance. You may also be able to find this on the website of your insurance provider or by logging into your user portal and doing a search.
You can also look on Psychology Today’s website for a licensed psychotherapist near you. There is a filter for insurance.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
If you do not have insurance there are many counseling centers that offer their services low cost and sliding scale. Look for centers with master’s level interns and post graduate therapists working towards licensure.
A few other ideas for free or low cost therapy:
https://www.allkindsoftherapy.com/resources/free-resources
https://lifehacker.com/top-10-free-and-affordable-mental-health-and-counseling-1788814933
Grief
Coping With Loss: 115 Helpful Websites on Grief & Bereavement:
https://www.mastersincounseling.org/guide/loss-grief-bereavement/
This Grief Guide by Spring Hill Recovery discusses:
How To Process The Loss Of A Loved One To Substance Abuse.
Steps For Healing From The Loss of A Loved One Due To Addiction.
Taking Care Of Yourself After The Death Of A Loved One.
& much more.
Open to Hope
Open to Hope ® is a non-profit with the mission of helping people find hope after loss.
Institute on Aging - Older adults or adults living with disabilities
The 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line is the only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 years and older, and adults living with disabilities. They also make on-going outreach calls to lonely older adults.
800-971-0016
https://www.ioaging.org/services/all-inclusive-health-care/friendship-line
Addiction
Are you or someone you love struggling with addiction? Try one of these 12-step programs.
There are now tons of new online meetings on Zoom with people joining from all over the world! It is such a blessing to have a place to connect with community during this time of physical distancing..
Alcoholics Anonymous
A 12-step program for alcoholics and addicts
AA Zoom meetings
Los Angeles (PST):
New York City (EST):
Alanon and Alateen
12-step support groups for loved ones of alcoholics and addicts.
888-425-2666
https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/
Alanon Zoom meetings:
Southern Arizona Al-Anon & Alateen for Families and Friends of Alcoholics (MST)
http://so-az-alanon.org/index.php/electronic-meetings/
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
A 12-step group that assists people who are experiencing negative effects from relationships to create a healthier life.
SLAA Zoom meetings:
Arkansas S.L.A.A. (CST)
https://slaa-arkansas.com/meetings
Domestic Violence
This GLOBAL list of international help centers and organizations for people all over the world. Many victims don't know who to turn to, and others do not know how to help, especially if that person is in another country. Domestic violence has increased exponentially with people confined to their homes during the pandemic.
As a survivor of domestic violence myself, I just want to say that if you are currently experiencing domestic violence, you do not deserve it!! Help is here for you. This isn't your fault. You are a good person and you deserve to be happy, loved, and SAFE. Healing and a life beyond your wildest dreams are possible for you!
https://www.mysticmag.com/psychic-reading/domestic-violence-resource-guide/
Hotlines
988 crisis and suicide hotline - call or text
If you are in danger, call 911.
221: an operator will route you to resources in your community
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Offers support, resources and prevention for all individuals who are contemplating suicide.
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
24/7 Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-SAFE
National Sexual Assault Hotline
RAINN
800-656-HOPE
LQBTQ Youth (under 25)
The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
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