IF YOU ARE HAVING A MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911, 988, OR
› Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human by Brenee Brown
› Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
› Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Cootes
› Chatter by Ethan Kross
› Cracked, Not Broken: Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt by Kevin Hines
› Intimacy: Trusting Oneself and the Other by Osho
› It Didn't Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn
› Mans Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
› Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
› Sorry I Was Late, I Didn't Want to Come by Jessica Pan
› The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
› The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Bruce D Perry
› The Choice by Dr. Edith Eva Eger
› The Comfort Book by Matt Haig
› The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter
› The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
› The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
› The Whole Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel
› The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
› Trauma Stewardship by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky
› What Happened to You by Bruce Perry and Oprah
If you are having any worries about being able to keep yourself safe, call 911 to have an ambulance pick you up or go to your nearest emergency room
› Crisis Text Line: text “HOME” to 741741
› Maryland Crisis Connect: Call 211 (Press 1 for English, 2 for Spanish) or text "MDMindHealth" to 898-211 (Statewide 24/7 mental health crisis support)
› 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline accepts calls and texts
› National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
› National Suicide Prevention Hotline: call "988"
› NYC Well: call 1-888-692-9355 or text “WELL” to 65173
› SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential 24/7 treatemnt referral for mental health and substance use disorders)
› Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
› Veterans Criss Line: dial 988, press "1" (or text 838255)
The Trevor Project: crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ youth
Call (866) 488-7386 or
Text START to 678-678 (24/7
Trans Lifeline: peer support run by and for trans individuals
Call 877-565-8860
Love is Respect: support for young adult relatonships and safety
Call 1-866-331-9474 or
Text LOVEIS to 22522
National Center for Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE): resources focused on sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): resources and community support for LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and allies
› Finch - gamified self-care and daily habit tracking app
› Goblin.tools - breaks daunting tasks Into tiny micro-steps for ADHD support
› Headspace - mindfulness, meditations
› Mood Tools - thought challenging, mood tracking, and crisis support
› Morning! - guided gratitude and intention setting
› Opal/One Sec - screen time management and breaking mindless scrolling loops
› Paired - connect to your partner on a deeper level with intentional daily check-ins
› Shine - meditations
› Structured - time management for neurodivergent minds
› Thought Detox - jot down a stubborn thought and watch it be sent from your head to infinity
› Post-Crossing: revisit the ancient art of the handwritten letter and find connection around the world
› Scream Into the Void: creative ways to release frustration when you need an outlet
› Self-Care is for Everyone: creative self-care reminders and community resources
› Self-Compassion: Dr. Kristin Neff's free guided meditations and self-compassion exercises
› We're Not Really Strangers: card games, apparel and prompts to deepen connections (** sign up for their email list)
** All resources listed on this page are meant to be used in conjunction with regular talk therapy. If you are utilizing these resources, please consult with a licensed professional, as these are not a replacement for therapy.