Mental Health Resources
Navigating life isn't easy for anyone. Being a minority of any persuasion can add to life's complexities, as can being an animal caregiver. We've provided these resources here for all of us to have access to available support structures that all of us can utilize to be our best selves.
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Suicide Prevention Hotline
Call or Text 988
For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call or text 988.
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress and prevention and crisis resources. You can still use the old number too: 1-800-273-8255.
Chat online and learn more at https://988lifeline.org/chat/
For the Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then Press 1 or Text 838255.
You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
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NAMI NH
(BIPOC / AAPI / Latinx focus)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (New Hampshire)
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Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.
Call 1-877-565-8860 or go to https://translifeline.org/
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The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.
Call 1-800-246-7743 or Text "START" TO 678-678
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College Planning Guide
(for College Students)
College Planning Guide is for students with anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. Intelligent has created this extensive guide to help students navigate the programs and policies supporting mental health. Topics covered include understanding rights to potential accommodations, tips on accessing mental health services, and specific scholarships available.
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GRAZE
(for animal care professionals)
Growing Resilience in Aquarium and Zoo Employees (GRAZE) brings mental health support to those in the zoo and aquarium industry by raising awareness and sharing ideas, resources, and tools.
Go to https://zoomentalhealthsupport.com/
Watch the Webinar: You can watch GRAZE's webinar on "Mental Well-Being in Zoos and Aquariums" in the MIAZS webinar series on animalprofessional.com.
Go to MIAZS Webinars
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Rekindle - Compassion Fatigue
(for animal care professionals)
There are steps to better manage compassion fatigue and minimize its impact. Rekindle enhances the wellbeing of the individual and the organization and as a result, the care your organization delivers.