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

• NIMH Depression Information
• Anxiety and Depression Association of America

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:

• https://www.youneedabudget.com/
• https://www.mint.com/

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