Mental Health Crisis Resources and Advocacy Groups

As most of us are based in the United States, recent electoral news has hit the team hard. We suspect the same is the case for many of you out there. In lieu of posting today’s feature, we wanted to offer a post with resources for those looking for mental health/crisis help or for causes currently seeking donations. It’s far from an exhaustive or even complete list, but it may serve as a helpful place to start if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Please feel welcome to list things in the comments or use the space to process. The first thing we can all do is keep living.

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A Black Feminist Apocalypse/Dystopian Survival Resource Compilation

A lengthy document of resource links including self-care resources, organizing advice, and theory reading lists.

Mental Health Crisis Resources

Crisis service numbers and websites, including a highlighted list of numbers that do not enlist police intervention.

THE DIY HRT DIRECTORY

Please take extreme care when researching this subject and remember that when possible one should always defer to a medical professional for medication advice. Should legal access to gender-affirming care be at risk, however, alternatives have been suggested.  

Big Ass Data Broker Opt-Out List

A list of manual processes for removing one’s information from various data-brokering websites.

Optery

An automated, paid service that completes the above tasks in exchange for a subscription fee.

The Transgender Law Center

Advocacy and legal representation for trans and GNC individuals.

RAICES

A Texas-based organization that provides advocacy, social services, and bonds for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

The National Network of Abortion Funds

Provides assistance for those who need help finding and affording abortive care in the United States.

Connecting Humanity

Provides eSims to those on the ground in Gaza.

Gaza Soup Kitchen

Emergency food supplies; recently achieved 501c3 status.

Wrapped in Humanity: Winter Relief for Displaced Families in Gaza

Fed Up 4 Palestine is a grassroots group currently fundraising to prep for winter conditions.

Palestine Children’s Relief Fund

Currently focusing on funds for trauma recovery resources.