RESOURCES & LINKS
Information to assist and facilitate your journey
If you are in a life threatening situation, do not use this website. Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
You may also call the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1 (800) 273-8255. They are available 24 hours. You can also chat live with them at

Below is a collection of gifts stumbled upon, recommended, handed down, and looked back on. Some rooted in science, some rooted in spirit, all rooted in love.
community resources
Alcoholics Anonymous
Series of meeting where people work together to solve their alcoholism with various meeting locations. Please call (212) 647-1680 or visit www.aa.org.
The Alliance for GLBTQ Youth
Coordinates a full range of quality services through partnerships with many Miami-Dade County service organizations. Please call (866) 634-8087.
Banyan Mobile Response Team
Provide support during crisis situations with the goal of restoring balance to the individual’s functioning and to minimize the potential of long-term psychological trauma. All crisis calls are managed by Licensed Clinicians. Please call (305) 774-3616 or (305) 774-3617.
Care Resource
Provide comprehensive health and support services to address the full health care needs of our pediatric, adolescent and adult populations. Provides HIV/AIDS primary care and health screenings. Please call (305) 576-1234.
National Eating Disorder Association Hotline
Provides support, resources, and treatment options regarding eating disorders. Please call (800) 931-2237.
Pridelines
Offers safe environments for all LGBTQ youth, adults and allies, and offer a wide-range of programs and services. Please call (305) 571-9601.
Safe Space
Provides safe housing, emergency financial assistance as well as information and referrals for individuals and families who are victims of domestic violence. Please call (800) 500-1119.
The Trevor Project
Organization that provides crisis and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. Please call (866) 488-7386.

articles & links
mental health & wellness
grounding & other helpful things
a little more

videos
mental health & wellness
for kids
This proven method will help calm your mind, help you work through your stress and anxiety, & bring your focus back to the present.
A grounding meditation with Lali, the adorable elephant from the book Zafu's Quest.
Boost your superpowers of calm and focus by breathing as Puffer Fish keeps time.
This exercise teaches how to gain control of your stressful energy when it becomes to hard to handle.
Simple breathing exercises and stretches to help kids release tension and calm down when they are feeling stressed, frustrated or anxious.

recommended books
A fable about a seagull who is trying to learn about life and flight, and a homily about self-perfection.
Follows a young prince who visits various planets in space, including Earth, & addresses themes of loneliness, friendship, love, & loss, making observations about life & human nature.
Uncovers the mysteries, frustrations, pathos, & humor at the heart of the therapeutic encounter.
