The staff of FSAP has put together a list of online and local resources that people often ask for. Please feel free to make suggestions for things we might add!
Depression
Suicide
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- American Foundation of Suicide Prevention
Anxiety
- NIMH Anxiety Information https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America https://adaa.org/
Relaxation/Meditation
- Mindful.org https://www.mindful.org
- Harvard Medical School: Relaxation Technique https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/six-relaxation-techniques-t...
Eating disorders
National Eating Disorder Association https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
Substance Abuse
- Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline http://helpline-online.com/ 800-327-5050
- Learn2Cope (Family Resource) https://www.learn2cope.org/
Grief
- Article from American Psychological Association http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/grief.aspx
- Empty Arms Bereavement Group for Miscarriage, Still Birth and Infant Loss (LOCAL) http://www.emptyarmsbereavement.org/contact-empty-arms/
- Other Local Grief Support Groups
- Cooley Dickinson: 413-582-5312
- Franklin Hospice: 413-742-2400
- Bangs Community Center, Amherst: 413-259-3038
Anger Issues
- Men’s Resource Center (LOCAL)
- Free Anger Management Workbook
- Article on Anger from American Psychological Association
Sexual Violence
- Center for Women and Community (LOCAL) https://www.umass.edu/cwc/get-help
- Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN) https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline
- National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-HOPE
LGBTQ+
- LGBT National Help Center https://www.glbthotline.org/
- GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/
- Human Rights Campaign Guide to Coming Out http://www.hrc.org/resources/resource-guide-to-coming-out
- Stonewall Center Resource Page (LOCAL) https://www.umass.edu/stonewall
Financial Resources
- Five College Credit Union (LOCAL)
- FTC: Coping with Debt https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0150-coping-debt
- Investor.gov https://www.investor.gov
Budgeting Apps:
Legal Resources
- Mass.gov Finding a Lawyer https://www.mass.gov/info-details/finding-a-lawyer
- Finding a Legal Aid Lawyer (Free or Low Cost for those with lower income) https://www.masslegalservices.org/findlegalaid
Parenting
- PBS Parenting http://www.pbs.org/parents/
- CDC Positive Parenting Tips https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/positiveparenting/index.html
