Healing Pathways
Unhealthy Behaviors
Abortion produces strong emotions that can change over time. Denying, repressing, or pushing down these emotions may work for a while, but continued refusal to face the emotions surrounding a loss such as abortion can lead to unhealthy behaviors.
Abortion represents significant loss(es) in a person’s life. More...
Identifying and acknowledging these losses is an important step toward healing. On the other hand, minimizing or denying them and the grief they produce will not only impede the healing process, but it may also lead to unhealthy behaviors.
Unhealthy behaviors that may have already been present before the abortion are likely to be continued or accelerated after the abortion.
Unhealthy behaviors may start as protective measures to either cope with or mask painful emotions or to deny grief and loss. If the behaviors are repeatedly used, they may begin to take on a compulsive life of their own with seemingly no connection to the abortion.
Unhealthy behaviors may be a daily occurrence, or they may occur periodically. Sometimes unhealthy behaviors are triggered by certain events, such as the anniversary of the abortion or the expected due date of the child.
Whether or not you think these behaviors are related to an abortion experience, extra assistance such as a 12-step program or group, spiritual assistance, or professional counseling is needed to regain your well-being. Unhealthy behaviors are listed below with accompanying resource information.
The information listed below is intended to help with specific unhealthy behaviors, and may not be able to address your concerns and needs related to your abortion experience or the experience of a loved one.
If you feel at any time your reactions and emotions are not being validated and addressed appropriately by a resource—do not give up.
You may wish to contact after abortion healing resources using the Find Help locater. After abortion healing resources will often provide individual guidance, as well as group support or retreat-style workshops.
Signs of Complicated Grief
- Anxiety
- Dulled sense of feeling
- Fear or avoidance of children
- Fixating on another child
- Flashbacks
- Nightmares
- Rage
- Difficulty sleeping
- Difficulty concentrating
- Inability to recall parts of the event
While it’s important to not impose an expected time frame for healing, you also don’t want to allow yourself to remain stuck for too long, which makes it that much harder to move through the grieving process.
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Anger
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
www.childhelp.org/get_help
Available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, a hotline for children or for adults who are concerned about children who may be suffering abuse or neglect. Free and completely confidential, but be aware that if you call from a mobile (cell) phone, the call may show up on your bill. The counselors won’t know who you are unless you tell them. Interperters can provide assistance in 170 languages.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TDD)
www.the hotline.org
www.ndvh.org
Also available in Spanish, this hotline offers anonymous help 24 hours a day and 365 days a year to those in crisis situations. The Web site offers information about safety planning, referrals, crisis intervention, action items, teen dating abuse, and more.
www.ndvh.org
Also available in Spanish, this hotline offers anonymous help 24 hours a day and 365 days a year to those in crisis situations. The Web site offers information about safety planning, referrals, crisis intervention, action items, teen dating abuse, and more.
Anxiety
National Alliance on Mental Illness
1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
1-703-524-7600
www.nami.org
Alliance to help those suffering from mental illness, as well as their loved ones. Includes information on a variety of mental illnesses including bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders, borderline personality disorders, eating disorders, panic disorder, seasonal affective disorder, suicide, Tourette’s syndrome, and post-traumatic stress. Also offers support for loved ones, information on legislation, and resources in different states.
Alliance to help those suffering from mental illness, as well as their loved ones. Includes information on a variety of mental illnesses including bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders, borderline personality disorders, eating disorders, panic disorder, seasonal affective disorder, suicide, Tourette’s syndrome, and post-traumatic stress. Also offers support for loved ones, information on legislation, and resources in different states.
National Institute of Mental Health
Depression Awareness, Recognition, Treatment, and Research Helpline
1-800-421-4211
Transforming the understanding of mental illness through research.
Panic Disorder Information Hotline
1-800-64-PANIC (1-800-647-2642)
1-800-64-PANIC (1-800-647-2642)
08457909090 UK
A panic disorder information hotline available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Operators are equipped to deal with all types of anxiety disorders.
Compulsive Disorders
Mayo Clinic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
www.mayoclinic.com/health/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/DS00189
This Web site explains OCD, helps identify signs, and leads a person to find treatment.
Cutting/Self-Abuse
Self-Injury Hotline
S.A.F.E. (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) Alternatives Program
1-800-DONTCUT (1-800-366-8288)
www.selfinjury.com
S.A.F.E. is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping people achieve an end to self-injurious behavior. Self-injury is known by many names, including self-abuse, self-mutilation, deliberate self-harm, parasuicidal behavior, and non-suicidal self-injury.
Thursday’s Child
1-800-USA-KIDS (1-800-872-5437)
A live hotline available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for teens in crisis. Provides online assistance for at risk teens and their families struggling with eating disorders, cutting, suicide risk, runaways, and child abuse.
A live hotline available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for teens in crisis. Provides online assistance for at risk teens and their families struggling with eating disorders, cutting, suicide risk, runaways, and child abuse.
Depression
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
formerly, National Depression and Manic Depression Association
1-800-82NDMDA (1-800-826-3632)
www.ndmda.org
The hotline is open between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 pm C.S.T., Monday through Friday. Offers help—information, research, and recovery—for individuals and loved ones of those living with mood disorders.
1-800-82NDMDA (1-800-826-3632)
www.ndmda.org
The hotline is open between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 pm C.S.T., Monday through Friday. Offers help—information, research, and recovery—for individuals and loved ones of those living with mood disorders.
International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression (iFred)
1-800-422-HOPE (1-800-422-4673)
1-800-422-HOPE (1-800-422-4673)
www.ifred.org
Offers research and support for those suffering from depression and fighting against the stigma associated with depression.
Offers research and support for those suffering from depression and fighting against the stigma associated with depression.
Mayo Clinic: Depression
www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DS00175
This Web site addresses the causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatment of depression, as well as coping skills.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DS00175
This Web site addresses the causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatment of depression, as well as coping skills.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
1-703-524-7600
www.nami.org
Alliance to help those suffering from mental illness, as well as their loved ones. Includes information on a variety of mental illnesses including bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders, borderline personality disorders, eating disorders, panic disorder, seasonal affective disorder, suicide, Tourette’s syndrome, and post-traumatic stress. Also offers support for loved ones, information on legislation, and resources in different states.
Alliance to help those suffering from mental illness, as well as their loved ones. Includes information on a variety of mental illnesses including bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders, borderline personality disorders, eating disorders, panic disorder, seasonal affective disorder, suicide, Tourette’s syndrome, and post-traumatic stress. Also offers support for loved ones, information on legislation, and resources in different states.
National Institute of Mental Health
Depression Awareness, Recognition, Treatment, and Research Helpline
1-800-421-4211
www.nimh.nih.gov
Transforming the understanding of mental illness through research.
Difficulty Getting Close to or Caring for Others
For Difficulty Getting Close to or Caring for Your Child/Children, Partner, Family Members/Friends
American Counseling Association
5999 Stevenson Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
1-800-347-6647
www.counseling.org
Helps you find a licensed counselor in your area. You can search by topic in the directory. Counseling Association is dedicated to the growth and development of the counseling profession and those who are served.
www.counseling.org
Helps you find a licensed counselor in your area. You can search by topic in the directory. Counseling Association is dedicated to the growth and development of the counseling profession and those who are served.
National Directory of Marriage and Family Counseling
1-800-928-6851
1-800-928-6851
1286 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
www.counsel-search.com
This Web site offers FAQs and articles about counseling, how to choose a counselor, how to get your money’s worth, and a locator tool to help you find a marriage counselor in your area.
Eating Disorders
American Anorexia/Bulimia Association, Inc. (AABA)
212-575-6200 (answering machine)
Offers referrals to treatment and information.
212-575-6200 (answering machine)
Offers referrals to treatment and information.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
847-831-3438 (the hotline is open between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday)
www.anad.org
Offers referrals to treatment and information.
847-831-3438 (the hotline is open between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday)
www.anad.org
Offers referrals to treatment and information.
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
1-800-931-2237 (confidential toll-free information and referral helpline)
www.myneda.org
For answers, information, and nationwide referrals. A live hotline available 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
1-800-931-2237 (confidential toll-free information and referral helpline)
www.myneda.org
For answers, information, and nationwide referrals. A live hotline available 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
National Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
www.edreferral.com
Provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Their goal is to provide assistance, in the form of information and resources, to those suffering from eating disorders in order to help them start on the road to recovery and healthy living.
www.edreferral.com
Provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Their goal is to provide assistance, in the form of information and resources, to those suffering from eating disorders in order to help them start on the road to recovery and healthy living.
Overeater’s Anonymous
505-891-2664
505-891-2664
www.oa.org
www.overeatersanonymous.org
Offers referrals to local chapters and information.
www.overeatersanonymous.org
Offers referrals to local chapters and information.
Thursday’s Child
1-800-USA-KIDS (1-800-872-5437)
A live hotline available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for teens in crisis. Provides online assistance for at risk teens and their families struggling with eating disorders, cutting, suicide risk, runaways, and child abuse.
Frozen Emotions
American Counseling Association
5999 Stevenson Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
1-800-347-6647
www.counseling.org
Helps you find a licensed counselor in your area. You can search by topic in the directory. Counseling Association is dedicated to the growth and development of the counseling profession and those who are served.
www.counseling.org
Helps you find a licensed counselor in your area. You can search by topic in the directory. Counseling Association is dedicated to the growth and development of the counseling profession and those who are served.
National Directory of Marriage and Family Counseling
1286 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
1-800-928-6851
www.counsel-search.com
This Web site offers FAQs and articles about counseling, how to choose a counselor, how to get your money’s worth, and a locator tool to help you find a marriage counselor in your area.
This Web site offers FAQs and articles about counseling, how to choose a counselor, how to get your money’s worth, and a locator tool to help you find a marriage counselor in your area.
Gambling and Overspending
Debtors Anonymous
General Service Office
P.O. Box 920888
Needham, MA 02492-0009
781-453-2743
Fax: 781-453-2745
www.debtorsanonymous.org
Debtors Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other. Their primary purpose is to stop debting one day at a time and to help other compulsive debtors to stop incurring unsecured debt.
General Service Office
P.O. Box 920888
Needham, MA 02492-0009
781-453-2743
Fax: 781-453-2745
www.debtorsanonymous.org
Debtors Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other. Their primary purpose is to stop debting one day at a time and to help other compulsive debtors to stop incurring unsecured debt.
National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
1-800-522-4700 (24-hour, national confidential helpline)
216 G Street NE, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20002
202-547-9204
Fax: 202-547-9206
E-mail: ncpg@ncpgambling.org
www.ncpgambling.org
The Mission of the National Council on Problem Gambling is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and to encourage research and programs for prevention and education.
1-800-522-4700 (24-hour, national confidential helpline)
216 G Street NE, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20002
202-547-9204
Fax: 202-547-9206
E-mail: ncpg@ncpgambling.org
www.ncpgambling.org
The Mission of the National Council on Problem Gambling is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and to encourage research and programs for prevention and education.
Mood Swings
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
formerly, National Depression and Manic Depression Association
1-800-82NDMDA (1-800-826-3632)
www.ndmda.org
The hotline is open between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 pm C.S.T., Monday through Friday. Offers help—information, research, and recovery—for individuals and loved ones of those living with mood disorders.
1-800-82NDMDA (1-800-826-3632)
www.ndmda.org
The hotline is open between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 pm C.S.T., Monday through Friday. Offers help—information, research, and recovery—for individuals and loved ones of those living with mood disorders.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
1-703-524-7600
www.nami.org
Alliance to help those suffering from mental illness, as well as their loved ones. Includes information on a variety of mental illnesses including bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders, borderline personality disorders, eating disorders, panic disorder, seasonal affective disorder, suicide, Tourette’s syndrome, and post-traumatic stress. Also offers support for loved ones, information on legislation, and resources in different states.
Alliance to help those suffering from mental illness, as well as their loved ones. Includes information on a variety of mental illnesses including bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders, borderline personality disorders, eating disorders, panic disorder, seasonal affective disorder, suicide, Tourette’s syndrome, and post-traumatic stress. Also offers support for loved ones, information on legislation, and resources in different states.
National Institute of Mental Health
Depression Awareness, Recognition, Treatment, and Research Helpline
1-800-421-4211
www.nimh.nih.gov
Transforming the understanding of mental illness through research.
Panic Disorder Information Hotline
800-64-PANIC
800-64-PANIC
08457909090 UK
www.anxietypanicsupport.com/crisis.php
A panic disorder information hotline available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Operators are equipped to deal with all types of anxiety disorders.
Overworking
Workaholics World Service Organization
World Service Organization
World Service Organization
P.O. Box 289
Menlo Park, CA 94026-0289
510-273-9253
E-mail: wso workaholics-anonymous.org
www.workaholics-anonymous.org
A 12-Step program for individuals who hope to stop working compulsively, it offers a 20-question test you can take to see if you might be a workaholic.
Menlo Park, CA 94026-0289
510-273-9253
E-mail: wso workaholics-anonymous.org
www.workaholics-anonymous.org
A 12-Step program for individuals who hope to stop working compulsively, it offers a 20-question test you can take to see if you might be a workaholic.
Phobia
Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.com/health/phobias/DS00272
Provides help in understanding the causes, signs and symptoms, treatment options, and better coping methods for people who suffer from phobias.
Medline Plus
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus//phobias.html
Also in Spanish, this Web site offers help with identifying and managing phobias.
Risky Behaviors (Risk-Taking)
American Association of Suicidology
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
1-202-237-2280
www.suicidology.org
The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is an education and resource organization. The goal of the AAS is to understand and prevent suicide. They don’t provide direct services. However, if you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides access to trained telephone counselors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is an education and resource organization. The goal of the AAS is to understand and prevent suicide. They don’t provide direct services. However, if you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides access to trained telephone counselors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
1-888-333-AFSP (1-888-333-2377)
1-888-333-AFSP (1-888-333-2377)
1-212-363-3500
www.afsp.org
AFSP is the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education, advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide.
www.afsp.org
AFSP is the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education, advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide.
National Hopeline Network
Kristin Brooks Hope Center
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
www.hopeline.com
This Website offers information about depression and suicide, a 24-hour hotline, a resource center, tips on preventing suicide, the newsroom, and more.
Kristin Brooks Hope Center
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
www.hopeline.com
This Website offers information about depression and suicide, a 24-hour hotline, a resource center, tips on preventing suicide, the newsroom, and more.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national, 24-hour a day toll-free suicide prevention service available to all those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress who are seeking help. Individuals seeking help will be routed to the closest possible provider of mental health and suicide prevention services.
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national, 24-hour a day toll-free suicide prevention service available to all those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress who are seeking help. Individuals seeking help will be routed to the closest possible provider of mental health and suicide prevention services.
Self-Injury Hotline
S.A.F.E. (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) Alternatives Program
1-800-DONTCUT (1-800-366-8288)
www.selfinjury.com
S.A.F.E. is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping people achieve an end to self-injurious behavior. Self-injury is known by many names, including self-abuse, self-mutilation, deliberate self-harm, parasuicidal behavior, and non-suicidal self-injury.
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
1-800-999-9999
S.A.F.E. (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) Alternatives Program
1-800-DONTCUT (1-800-366-8288)
www.selfinjury.com
S.A.F.E. is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping people achieve an end to self-injurious behavior. Self-injury is known by many names, including self-abuse, self-mutilation, deliberate self-harm, parasuicidal behavior, and non-suicidal self-injury.
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
1-800-999-9999
A 24 hour a day 7 day a week hotline.
Self-Medicating with Alcohol
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
1-800-4-AL-ANON (1-800-425-2666) (U.S.)
1-800-443-4525 (Canada)
Provides information about Al-Anon/Alateen and referrals for local meetings. Available 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.
1-800-4-AL-ANON (1-800-425-2666) (U.S.)
1-800-443-4525 (Canada)
Provides information about Al-Anon/Alateen and referrals for local meetings. Available 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline
Recovery Now
1-800-ALCOHOL (1-800-252-6465)
1-866-716-3460
www.recoverynowtv.com
Provides 24-hour help and referrals for people with concerns about alcohol or drug use. Recovery Now aims to inspire drug addicts, alcoholics, and their families by presenting real-life stories of triumph over addiction.
Provides 24-hour help and referrals for people with concerns about alcohol or drug use. Recovery Now aims to inspire drug addicts, alcoholics, and their families by presenting real-life stories of triumph over addiction.
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
212-870-3400 – general services offices
212-870-3400 – general services offices
www.aa.org
Provides information about AA and worldwide referrals to local meetings. Available 8:30 a.m. through 4:45 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope.
Provides information about AA and worldwide referrals to local meetings. Available 8:30 a.m. through 4:45 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope.
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Service (24 hours)
1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)/1-800-487-4889 (TTY)
1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)/1-800-487-4889 (TTY)
1-877-SAMHSA-7
www.csat.samhsa.gov
www.samhsa.gov.org
Can link the caller to a variety of hotlines that provide treatment referrals. Promotes the quality and availability of community-based substance abuse treatment services.
Can link the caller to a variety of hotlines that provide treatment referrals. Promotes the quality and availability of community-based substance abuse treatment services.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) Hopeline
1-800-622-2255
1-800-622-2255
1-212-269-7797
www.ncadd.org
Will refer the caller to a local affiliate office of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Callers can also leave their names and addresses to receive written information about alcohol and other drug abuse. Touch-tone phone is required. Available 24 hours for affiliate referral. Provides education, information, help, and hope to the public.
Will refer the caller to a local affiliate office of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Callers can also leave their names and addresses to receive written information about alcohol and other drug abuse. Touch-tone phone is required. Available 24 hours for affiliate referral. Provides education, information, help, and hope to the public.
Self-Medicating with Drugs
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Service (24 hours)
1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)/1-800-487-4889 (TTY)
1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)/1-800-487-4889 (TTY)
1-877-SAMHSA-7
www.csat.samhsa.gov
www.samhsa.gov.org
Can link the caller to a variety of hotlines that provide treatment referrals. Promotes the quality and availability of community-based substance abuse treatment services.
Can link the caller to a variety of hotlines that provide treatment referrals. Promotes the quality and availability of community-based substance abuse treatment services.
Marijuana Anonymous (MA) World Services
1-800-766-6779
1-800-766-6779
www.marijuana-anonymous.org
MA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other. Provides information about MA and referrals to local meetings. Available 24 hours (voice mail).
MA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other. Provides information about MA and referrals to local meetings. Available 24 hours (voice mail).
Nar-Anon Family World Services
1-800-477-6291
1-800-477-6291
1-310-534-8188
www.nar-anon.org
Nan-Anon is a worldwide fellowship for those affected by another’s addiction. Provides information about Nar-Anon and worldwide referrals to local meetings. Available 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. PST, Monday through Thursday.
Nan-Anon is a worldwide fellowship for those affected by another’s addiction. Provides information about Nar-Anon and worldwide referrals to local meetings. Available 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. PST, Monday through Thursday.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) World Services
818-773-9999
818-773-9999
www.na.org
Provides information about NA and worldwide referrals to local meetings. Available 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.
Provides information about NA and worldwide referrals to local meetings. Available 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) Hopeline
1-800-622-2255
1-800-622-2255
1-212-269-7797
www.ncadd.org
Will refer the caller to a local affiliate office of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Callers can also leave their names and addresses to receive written information about alcohol and other drug abuse. Touch-tone phone is required. Available 24 hours for affiliate referral. Provides education, information, help, and hope to the public.
Will refer the caller to a local affiliate office of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Callers can also leave their names and addresses to receive written information about alcohol and other drug abuse. Touch-tone phone is required. Available 24 hours for affiliate referral. Provides education, information, help, and hope to the public.
Sexual Dysfunction or Sexual Acting Out
National Call Center for Addiction Intervention Resources
1-800-561-8158
www.addictionintervention.com
Includes resources for gambling, eating disorders, sex addiction, co-occurring addictions, alcohol and drug abuse, adolescent issues, mental health issues, and more.
1-800-561-8158
www.addictionintervention.com
Includes resources for gambling, eating disorders, sex addiction, co-occurring addictions, alcohol and drug abuse, adolescent issues, mental health issues, and more.
Sexaholics Anonymous International Central Office
P.O. Box 3565
Brentwood, TN 37024
615-370-6062
866-424-8777
Fax: 1-615-370-0882
E-mail: saico@sa.org
www.sa.org
P.O. Box 3565
Brentwood, TN 37024
615-370-6062
866-424-8777
Fax: 1-615-370-0882
E-mail: saico@sa.org
www.sa.org
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope.
Sexual Addicts Anonymous (SAA)
ISO of SAA
ISO of SAA
P.O. Box 70949
Houston, TX 77270
1-800-477-8191 from the U.S. and Canada
+1-713-869-4902 elsewhere
+1-713-869-4902 elsewhere
www.sexaa.org
For information and questions about the SAA program, help when you can’t find a meeting, or other problems. The phone is answered between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. Voicemail is available at all other times.
The International Service Organization (ISO) of SAA
P.O. Box 70949
Houston, TX 77270
USA
P.O. Box 70949
Houston, TX 77270
USA
E-mail: info@saa-recovery.org
www.saa-recovery.org
www.saa-recovery.org
The ISO serves the member groups and outside persons requesting information about or referral to the SAA program of recovery.
Signs of Complicated Grief
Anxiety
Dulled sense of feeling
Fear or avoidance of children
Fixating on another child
Flashbacks
Nightmares
Rage
Difficulty sleeping
Difficulty concentrating
Inability to recall parts of the event
Dulled sense of feeling
Fear or avoidance of children
Fixating on another child
Flashbacks
Nightmares
Rage
Difficulty sleeping
Difficulty concentrating
Inability to recall parts of the event
If you’ve experienced any of these symptoms for more than a month, please use the Find Help locator to access national and local resources. These symptoms may suggest that you’re developing impacted grief, or complicated grief, or some other psychological complication. This typically feels like you’re “stuck” in your grief and unable to move forward in your life. To rule out these possibilities, consultation with a trained counselor is recommended.
While it’s important to not impose an expected time frame for healing, you also don’t want to allow yourself to remain stuck for too long, which makes it that much harder to move through the grieving process.
Suicidal Thoughts
HOTLINES:
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
American Association of Suicidology
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
1-202-237-2280
www.suicidology.org
The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is an education and resource organization. The goal of the AAS is to understand and prevent suicide. They don’t provide direct services. However, if you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides access to trained telephone counselors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is an education and resource organization. The goal of the AAS is to understand and prevent suicide. They don’t provide direct services. However, if you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides access to trained telephone counselors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
1-888-333-AFSP (1-888-333-2377)
1-888-333-AFSP (1-888-333-2377)
1-212-363-3500
www.afsp.org
AFSP is the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education, advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide.
www.afsp.org
AFSP is the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education, advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide.
National Hopeline Network
Kristin Brooks Hope Center
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
www.hopeline.com
This Website offers information about depression and suicide, a 24-hour hotline, a resource center, tips on preventing suicide, the newsroom, and more.
Kristin Brooks Hope Center
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
www.hopeline.com
This Website offers information about depression and suicide, a 24-hour hotline, a resource center, tips on preventing suicide, the newsroom, and more.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national, 24-hour a day toll-free suicide prevention service available to all those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress who are seeking help. Individuals seeking help will be routed to the closest possible provider of mental health and suicide prevention services.
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national, 24-hour a day toll-free suicide prevention service available to all those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress who are seeking help. Individuals seeking help will be routed to the closest possible provider of mental health and suicide prevention services.
Teen Helpline
1-800-400-0900
1-800-400-0900
TeenLine
1-800-522-8336
1-800-522-8336
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
1-800-999-9999
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
1-800-999-9999
A 24 hour a day 7 day a week hotline.
Unhealthy or Abusive Relationships
Break the Cycle and The Safe Space
5200 W. Century Blvd., #300
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-286-3366
888-988-TEEN (8336) Available from 1 to 4 p.m. PST, Mondays and Fridays.
www.breakthecycle.org
www.thesafespace.org
Two Websites from one organization linked together to help empower youth. The Safe Space provides help identifying a troubled relationship, how to help a friend, developing a safety plan for your relationship, and information about your legal rights, contacting the police, and getting a restraining order. It also includes ways to volunteer and what parents should know about teen dating abuse. Break the Cycle engages, educates, and empowers youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence. It is the leading national organization working to end teen dating violence.
5200 W. Century Blvd., #300
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-286-3366
888-988-TEEN (8336) Available from 1 to 4 p.m. PST, Mondays and Fridays.
www.breakthecycle.org
www.thesafespace.org
Two Websites from one organization linked together to help empower youth. The Safe Space provides help identifying a troubled relationship, how to help a friend, developing a safety plan for your relationship, and information about your legal rights, contacting the police, and getting a restraining order. It also includes ways to volunteer and what parents should know about teen dating abuse. Break the Cycle engages, educates, and empowers youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence. It is the leading national organization working to end teen dating violence.
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
www.childhelp.org/get_help
Available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, a hotline for children or for adults who are concerned about children who may be suffering abuse or neglect. Free and completely confidential, but be aware that if you call from a mobile (cell) phone, the call may show up on your bill. The counselors won’t know who you are unless you tell them. Interperters can provide assistance in 170 languages.
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
www.childhelp.org/get_help
Available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, a hotline for children or for adults who are concerned about children who may be suffering abuse or neglect. Free and completely confidential, but be aware that if you call from a mobile (cell) phone, the call may show up on your bill. The counselors won’t know who you are unless you tell them. Interperters can provide assistance in 170 languages.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TDD)
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TDD)
www.the hotline.org
www.ndvh.org
Also available in Spanish, this hotline offers anonymous help 24 hours a day and 365 days a year to those in crisis situations. The Web site offers information about safety planning, referrals, crisis intervention, action items, teen dating abuse, and more.
www.ndvh.org
Also available in Spanish, this hotline offers anonymous help 24 hours a day and 365 days a year to those in crisis situations. The Web site offers information about safety planning, referrals, crisis intervention, action items, teen dating abuse, and more.
National Runaway Switchboard
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-799-2929)
www.1800runaway.org
Provides free transportation for those wishing to return home, as well as shelter for those for whom going home is not an option. It is also for a teenager thinking of running away from home. It is anonymous, confidential and free.
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-799-2929)
www.1800runaway.org
Provides free transportation for those wishing to return home, as well as shelter for those for whom going home is not an option. It is also for a teenager thinking of running away from home. It is anonymous, confidential and free.
Violence
Break the Cycle and The Safe Space
5200 W. Century Blvd., #300
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-286-3366
888-988-TEEN (8336) Available from 1 to 4 p.m. PST, Mondays and Fridays.
www.breakthecycle.org
www.thesafespace.org
Two Websites from one organization linked together to help empower youth. The Safe Space provides help identifying a troubled relationship, how to help a friend, developing a safety plan for your relationship, and information about your legal rights, contacting the police, and getting a restraining order. It also includes ways to volunteer and what parents should know about teen dating abuse. Break the Cycle engages, educates, and empowers youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence. It is the leading national organization working to end teen dating violence.
5200 W. Century Blvd., #300
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-286-3366
888-988-TEEN (8336) Available from 1 to 4 p.m. PST, Mondays and Fridays.
www.breakthecycle.org
www.thesafespace.org
Two Websites from one organization linked together to help empower youth. The Safe Space provides help identifying a troubled relationship, how to help a friend, developing a safety plan for your relationship, and information about your legal rights, contacting the police, and getting a restraining order. It also includes ways to volunteer and what parents should know about teen dating abuse. Break the Cycle engages, educates, and empowers youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence. It is the leading national organization working to end teen dating violence.
Coalition to End Family Violence
805-656-1111
1-800-300-2181 Bilingual
Available 24 hours, 365 days a year emergency shelter hotline helping with domestic violence, anger management issues, sexual abuse, and so on. The Coalition has provided victims of family violence with the means to escape their life of abuse. A primary focus is eliminating violence in the home.
805-656-1111
1-800-300-2181 Bilingual
Available 24 hours, 365 days a year emergency shelter hotline helping with domestic violence, anger management issues, sexual abuse, and so on. The Coalition has provided victims of family violence with the means to escape their life of abuse. A primary focus is eliminating violence in the home.
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
www.childhelp.org/get_help
Available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, a hotline for children or for adults who are concerned about children who may be suffering abuse or neglect. Free and completely confidential, but be aware that if you call from a mobile (cell) phone, the call may show up on your bill. The counselors won’t know who you are unless you tell them. Interperters can provide assistance in 170 languages.
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
www.childhelp.org/get_help
Available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, a hotline for children or for adults who are concerned about children who may be suffering abuse or neglect. Free and completely confidential, but be aware that if you call from a mobile (cell) phone, the call may show up on your bill. The counselors won’t know who you are unless you tell them. Interperters can provide assistance in 170 languages.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TDD)
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TDD)
www.the hotline.org
www.ndvh.org
Also available in Spanish, this hotline offers anonymous help 24 hours a day and 365 days a year to those in crisis situations. The Web site offers information about safety planning, referrals, crisis intervention, action items, teen dating abuse, and more.
www.ndvh.org
Also available in Spanish, this hotline offers anonymous help 24 hours a day and 365 days a year to those in crisis situations. The Web site offers information about safety planning, referrals, crisis intervention, action items, teen dating abuse, and more.
National Runaway Switchboard
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-799-2929)
www.1800runaway.org
Provides free transportation for those wishing to return home, as well as shelter for those for whom going home is not an option. It is also for a teenager thinking of running away from home. It is anonymous, confidential and free.
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-799-2929)
www.1800runaway.org
Provides free transportation for those wishing to return home, as well as shelter for those for whom going home is not an option. It is also for a teenager thinking of running away from home. It is anonymous, confidential and free.
This site is not a professional counseling site, nor is it meant to take the place of professional counseling. Sometimes an abortion experience can create intense emotions that you may not feel equipped to deal with on your own. Please use the Find Help locator to access national and local support resources. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) if you're thinking about or planning to hurt yourself.
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