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NOTE: Information here is provided solely as a courtesy without any guarantees or warranties or liability of any kind whatsoever.  Use at your own risk and expense.

If you learn of any opportunities not listed here, please share via social media or email: [email protected].

The Peer Company (formerly MHAAO) is hiring Peer Support Specialist at BHRC (Behavioral Health Resource Center in Portland, OR)

Link: ZipRecruiter.com

Various Positions shared by Google:

Link: Google.com Search for Peer Support Jobs

Link: Google.com Search for Recovery Mentor Jobs

The Peer Company (formerly MHAAO – Mental Health and Addiction Association of Oregon) has a career page with listings when recruiting for positions.  For more details visit the link below:

* MHAAO Careers

Oregon Peer Warmline / CCS – Community Counseling Solutions

* CCS Job Openings Page

Folktime

* FOLKTIME Career Page

Multnomah County Crisis Assessment & Treatment Center (CATC)

* Telecare CATC Overview

* Telecare CATC Careers

Lines for Life:

* Lines for Life – Jobs Page

JOB BOARDS

MHACCBO – Mental Health and Addictions Certification Credentialing Board of Oregon

* MHACCBO Job Board

State of Oregon

* State of Oregon – Jobs Page

Partners in Diversity

* Jobs Board

Indeed.com

* Job Board for Peer Support Specialist positions

* Job Board for Certified Recovery Mentor positions

MAC’S LIST features many nonprofit opportunities

* MAC’S List

Autism Resources, Articles, Support

ABOUT AUTISM

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability affecting about 1 in 36 children and roughly 2.2% of adults (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2023). It influences social communication, behavior, sensory processing, and how individuals experience the world. Symptoms and support needs vary widely, which is why it is called a “spectrum” (National Institute of Mental Health [NIMH], 2023).

People with ASD may have challenges with social interaction and communication, engage in repetitive behaviors, show sensory sensitivities, and prefer routines and predictability, with signs typically appearing in early childhood (NIMH, 2023). Causes include neurological differences, genetic factors, and possible environmental influences, while psychological causes have been ruled out (NIMH, 2023).

With appropriate supports and inclusive environments, autistic individuals can thrive in education, work, and community life (Autistic Self Advocacy Network [ASAN], 2023).

Education and School Supports

Special Education and IEPs

• FAQs: Answers to common questions about special education rights and processes.
  https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/special-education/articles/frequently-asked-questions-about-special-education-services
• Tips for Working with Teachers: Checklist for collaborating with educators on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
  https://www.edutopia.org/article/collaboration-between-general-special-education-teachers/
• Tip: Go to our Autism education discussion boards and connect with other parents.
  https://aane.org/services-programs/group-services/discussion-forums-parents-partners/

Toolkits & Guides

• CDC “Learn the Signs. Act Early.”: Milestones and early intervention guidance.
  https://www.cdc.gov/actearly
• Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit: Steps for families after a new diagnosis.
  https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/100-day-kit-young-children
• Transition Guides (OSERS): Preparing for adulthood, education, and employment.
  https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/office-of-special-education-and-rehabilitative-services-osers/osers-transition-activities

Transition to Adulthood

• Postsecondary education: https://transitionta.org/transition-guide-to-postsecondary-education-and-employment/
• Job training and employment: https://askjan.org/disabilities/Autism-Spectrum.cfm
• Housing and independent living: https://thearc.org/policy-advocacy/housing/
• Healthcare transition: https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/early-intervention/index.html

Key report: https://drexel.edu/~/media/files/autismoutcomes/publications/nair%202022%20intersection.ashx

Employment

• Job training and recruitment programs: https://arcbroward.com/arcworks/
• Workplace accommodations and supports: https://askjan.org/disabilities/Autism-Spectrum.cfm
• Research on improving employment outcomes: https://policyimpactproject.org/national-autism-indicator-reports-2/

Housing

• Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/home-community-based-services
• Federal housing initiatives (HUD, Section 811, FHA): https://iacc.hhs.gov/resources/housing/websites/
• Community-based living and individualized housing options: https://thearc.org/policy-advocacy/housing/

Directories and Resource Lists

• Searchable Directory of Autism Resources: Providers, education, respite care, therapy, safety, and more.
• Autism NOW Fact Sheets: Employment, inclusion, relationships, and more (available in English and Spanish).
  https://www.autismnow.org/resources/fact-sheets/

Media and Learning Tools

• Videos & Webinars: Topics include autism acceptance, adult diagnosis, and housing needs.
• Podcasts: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd
• Articles & Research: Over 800 autism-related resources available through https://www.autismnow.org

Community and Advocacy

• Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN): By and for autistic people. https://autisticadvocacy.org/
• Innovative Library Programs: Making libraries inclusive.
• Making Entertainment and Public Spaces More Autistic-Friendly: https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/12/04/magik-theatre-quiet-room-children-autism-sensory

Supporting Youth Affected by the Violence in Israel and Gaza: Tips for Families and Educators

International conflict has the potential to be upsetting and to cause concern for safety. Many people feel affected by the attack on Israel, the subsequent military response, and related loss of innocent lives. Some people may worry about family and friends in the Middle East or the possibility of Americans being at risk. News coverage may be triggering to individuals who have experienced violence here at home or war in other parts of the world. Still other marginalized groups may feel like the news coverage and narrative minimizes experiences of violence elsewhere that has not captured this level of world attention.

Caregivers and educators can help children and youth feel safe by helping them understand what is going on factually, how events do or do not affect their lives, and how to manage their emotional reactions.

Keep Explanations Developmentally Appropriate

Elementary

• Let children’s questions tell you what information they need. Don’t assume they are concerned about the same things you are.
• Avoid offering unnecessary frightening details.
• Provide brief, simple information with reassurance. One way to do this is with the use of a broadening technique for responding to questions (e.g., “It sounds like you have some concerns about what’s next. Let’s talk about how our school/community/country is striving to keep us safe.”).
• Clarify misconceptions or misinformation.

Upper Elementary and Early Middle School

• Answer questions and assist in separating reality from fantasy.
• Specify the protective actions of adults.

Upper Middle and High School

• Emphasize youth’s role in safety at home and at school and how to access support.
• Validate feelings and thoughts, and provide the facts needed to appraise the degree of personal threat. The NASP document “Responding to Civil Unrest in Schools” may be a helpful reference resource.
• Should youth request it, allow for conversations about political dimensions of the conflict.

Important Risk Factors to Consider

The degree to which individuals are affected will vary. Children and youth (and potentially their families) at greater risk may include those who have connections to Israel and Palestine, have loved ones significantly affected by the conflict, have personally experienced or are refugees from violent conflict or war, or who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, or other mental illness. During conflicts like these, it is important to protect children and youth from bullying and harassment caused by misdirected anger. Promoting and modeling compassion and acceptance can help prevent a tragic situation from becoming worse.

Possible Emotional Responses

Emotional responses to unsettling circumstances vary in nature and severity from individual to individual. Nonetheless, there are some common reactions that individuals feel when their lives are affected by violence related to international conflict:

• Fear: Fear may be the predominant reaction. This can include fear for the safety for themselves, their families, friends, and the population at large.
• Loss of control: The current world events are something over which people have little control. Lack of control can be overwhelming and confusing. Youth may grasp at any control that they have, including refusing to cooperate, go to school, part with favorite toys, or leave their caregivers.
• Anger: Anger is a common reaction. Unfortunately, anger is often expressed at those to whom youth are closest. Youth may direct anger toward classmates, caregivers, and neighbors. Anger often masks other emotions so adults can help youth identify and manage their underlying feelings.
• Loss of stability: Youth can feel insecure when their usual schedules and activities are disrupted, increasing their level of stress and need for reassurance.
• Isolation: Youth may feel isolated, or as if they’re the only one having the feelings they do.
• Confusion: Youth may feel confused about the current conflict, what further dangers might arise, and when the violence will stop. Youth may have trouble understanding the difference between violence as entertainment or in video games and the real events taking place on the news. Some of the modern media violence is unnervingly real. Youth may have difficulty separating reality from fantasy, cartoon heroes and villains from the government soldiers. Separating the realities from media fantasy may require adult help.
• Hypervigilance: Some youth and families may feel desperate to get information about the status of family and other connections. This may cause preoccupation in thoughts, worry, and a desire to constantly scan news sources for any information about the events in the region. This may result in difficulties focusing, sleeping, and being emotionally available for school.

While this conflict may be geographically distant, it has relevance here at home, is ongoing, and is occurring in the context of other stressors. This can contribute to more serious chronic stress and potential associated health problems. Adults should attend to the layers of challenge experienced by youth in this situation. It is critical that schools provide services and supports to help youth establish positive social connections and resilience.

How Caregivers and Educators Can Help

Reaffirm Safety

• Point out reassuring safety features of your school. Highlight how schools can often be some of the safest places we can be. Identify specific individuals or groups responsible for school safety
• Share information about the international unified efforts under way to resolve the conflict.
• Closely monitor youth who may feel isolated (including those with family members or other loved ones in the military or those with connections to the conflict). As necessary, assist students to identify trust adults at school and in their community. Also, check on students who have experienced other, unrelated, acts of violence in their lives as they may more vulnerable when acts of world violence occur.
• Prevent stereotyping of cultures and countries. Children and youth can easily generalize negative statements being made by the media and echoed by caregiving adults. It is critical to prevent harassment of others and teach respect and empathy of those with no control over their government’s actions.

Make Time to Talk

• Provide opportunity for youth to discuss concerns and to help separate real from imagined fears.
• Be patient and look for clues that a child wants to talk, but never force conversation.
• Let the youth’s questions guide the conversation and information provided.
• Encourage social connectedness and a sense of belonging with supportive others. All families bring unique skills, strengths, and knowledge to our society. Adults should model building and emphasizing those strengths.
• Allow opportunities for youth to share their knowledge about their origins, customs, and culture.

Acknowledge and Normalize Feelings

• Never force but always allow youth to speak about feelings, and validate their reactions.
• Listen, empathize, and affirm that most initial reactions are common and expected (e.g., sadness, changes in concentration, distractibility, changes in sleep or appetite).
• Support and model the appropriate expression of feelings (e.g., naming feelings in self and others; listening to how others are feeling without judgment; sharing feelings using “I” messages when talking and journaling; being available and present).
• Understand that knowing what to say is often difficult. It is okay to simply acknowledge “This is really hard for you/us” or that you find it challenging, too. Try to recognize the feelings underlying youth’s actions and put them into words. Saying something like, “I can see you are feeling really scared about this,” or “It is hard to think that your [mom, dad, other loved one] had to go so far away to help.”
• Remember that it’s okay to say “I don’t know” when youth ask questions like “When will the conflict end?” Acknowledge how frustrating the uncertainty is by saying “It’s hard not to have all the answers.” Provide some reassurance by discussing actions taken by others to address safety.

Maintain a Normal Routine

• Encourage schoolwork and extracurricular activities, but do not push youth who seem overwhelmed.
• Encourage and find ways to support students in keeping a regular schedule, and foster healthy nutrition, sleep, and exercise to promote physical and mental health and well-being.

Limit Exposure to Media and Social Media

• Limit exposure to images or graphic reference to violence (e.g., on TV and social media).
• For youth who are concerned for family and loved ones in the middle of the conflict, manage and structure the amount of time they search for information.
• Consider watching the news with affected youth so you can discuss the situation factually, provide reassurance, and monitor their reactions.
• Find activities that can replace the time spent watching news or using social media (e.g., going for a walk, exercising, reading a book, talking to someone, coloring, studying, playing or listening to music).
• Take time to discuss healthy social media habits and how to know what information is accurate.

Monitor Emotional States

• Some youth will not express themselves verbally, but changes in their behavior, appetite, or sleep patterns may indicate anxiety or stress.
  • Some immature, inattentive, aggressive, or oppositional behaviors are normal reactions to the uncertainty of this situation.
  • Some youth may have difficulty at bedtime. Maintain a regular bedtime routine, but be flexible about nightlights, siblings sharing a room, sleeping with special toys, and sitting with the child as they fall asleep. Doing so typically does not cause lifelong habits.
• Children may play war, pretend to blow things up, or include images of violence in artwork and writing. This may be upsetting to adults under current circumstances. In some cases, this may be a way for youth to express their awareness of events around them. Talk with youth about their art or written images and how they feel. For those who seek pretend play as an outlet, encourage role-playing of the doctors, firemen, policemen, and others who have helped to save lives. In other cases, students may be on a pathway to acting out violently themselves. Decisions related to concerns raised through play or artwork are context dependent, and educators should follow guidance related to behavior threat assessment and management.
• When in doubt about a youth’s ability to cope, seek support from a community mental health or school-employed mental health professional.

Know the Signs of More Serious Trauma Reactions

Most youth will be able to cope with their concerns with the help of caring adults. However, some may be at risk of more extreme reactions because of personal circumstances. Adults should seek professional help if children exhibit significant changes in behavior or any of the following symptoms for more than 2 weeks.

• Preschoolers: thumb sucking, bedwetting, clinging to parents, sleep disturbances, loss of appetite, fear of the dark, regression in behavior, withdrawal from friends and routines.
• Elementary school children: irritability, aggressiveness, clinginess, nightmares, school avoidance, poor concentration, withdrawal from activities and friends.
• Adolescents: sleeping and eating disturbances, agitation, increase in conflicts, physical complaints, delinquent behavior, and poor concentration.

Some youth may be at increased risk of suicide because of their emotional reaction to increased stress and any preexisting mental health problems. Consult a mental health professional immediately if the youth talks about suicide or shows signs of suicidal thinking or other self-destructive behaviors. (See NASP resources for information about prevention of youth suicide.)

Teach Adaptive Coping Strategies

Teach and model strategies to help individuals calm themselves in times of stress. Some strategies for coping include the following:

• Mindfulness, deep breathing, and guided relaxation and meditation
• Journaling, coloring, and puzzles
• Listening to calming sounds and music
• Movement (e.g., walking, yoga, exercise routines)
• Spending time with others, talking to a friend or adult about what is happening or how they are feeling
• Helping students to identify who their trusted adults are in school and outside of school

Facilitate Youth Advocacy

Work alongside students to take actionable steps for social justice issues as appropriate to age and contexts.

• Youth level: Provide specific recommendations for individual students to take action.

• • Helping students be allies for peers who may be struggling, or working alongside a family affected by the conflict.
  • Assisting them to seek support or participating in programs or organizations that can help with immediate or longer-term needs.
• School/community level: This may include providing tools to the school as a whole to better support the student body and facilitating relationships between school and community.
  • Providing consultation to staff regarding how students may be affected and best practices.
  • Seeking out cultural partners within the community may be helpful for individual family referrals, but also partnering for events such as potential fundraisers, food or materials collection drives, and more.
  • Opportunities for fundraising for those affected by the conflict.
• Public Arena:
  • Following current events and assisting youth in ongoing initiatives (appropriate social media).
  • Engaging with local, state, or federal policy makers in town hall sessions for related topics (i.e., such as support for refugees).

Coordinate Between School and Home

• Educators should make sure to use communication strategies (such as newsletters, phone calls, website, social media, apps) that are already in place to share critical and helpful information with families.
• Caregivers can let school personnel know if a family member is affected by the conflict being called to active duty or sent overseas. Inform teachers if your child is having difficulties and what strategies make them feel better. If necessary, seek the help of your school psychologist, counselor, or social worker.
• Educators are encouraged to let caregivers know if their youth is exhibiting stress in school. Educators can provide caregivers with helpful suggestions and information related to community resources.
• Caregivers and educators are encouraged to maintain general academic and behavioral expectations but also be realistic about an individual child’s coping skills.
• Schools are encouraged to create a sense of collective security between home and school (e.g., concretely pointing out the adults in place that are helping keep us safe, identifying what strategies are in place to keep students safe, sharing resources and strategies for coping, modeling respect for one another, offering opportunities for students to share their thoughts and reactions with one another, providing support for families).

How Adults Can Address Their Own Needs

• Adults will be better able to help youth if they are coping well and taking time to address their own reactions. NASP has documents that address “Educator Exhaustion and Burnout” and “Supporting Mental Wellness.” In addition, the previously mentioned strategies for adaptive coping can also be used.
• Adults should attend to the facts about developments in the conflict so as to be prepared to answer youth’s questions. However, it is ok to say, “I do not know.”
• Adults should seek peer support, take care of their own physical and mental health, and avoid using drugs or alcohol to feel better. The NASP document “Care for the Caregivers: Tips for Families and Educators” is a useful resource.

NASP Resources

• Anxiety: Helping Handout for School and Home
• Addressing Grief: Tips for Caregivers and Educators
• BTAM Best Practice Considerations for K-12 Schools
• Care for the Caregivers: Tips for Families and Educators
• Educator Exhaustion and Burnout
• Prevention of Youth Suicide Resources
•  Promoting Compassion and Acceptance in Crisis
• Responding to Civil Unrest
• Social Media and School Crisis
• Supporting Mental Wellness: Tips for Caregivers
• Supporting Mental Wellness: Tips for Educators
• Supporting Vulnerable Students in Stressful Times: Tips for Parents
• Lesson Plan, Student Psychoeducational Groups in School Crisis Intervention: The PREPaRE Model

Resources for Supporting Children and Families Affected By War and Violence

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling.

There are no dues or fees for Gamblers Anonymous membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. Gamblers Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. Our primary purpose is to stop gambling and to help other compulsive gamblers do the same.”

From the Gamblers Anonymous Website:

Types of Meetings

Closed Meeting:
Only those with a gambling problem, or those who think they may have a gambling problem, and have a desire to stop gambling, may attend and participate.

Modified Closed Meeting:
Same as a “Closed Meeting” but the members would vote to include certain groups such as health professionals, guests attending with first time members, and persons with other addictions in need of a meeting

Open Meeting:
Spouses, family, and friends of the gambler are welcome
to attend and observe the meeting.

Chat:
https://m2.icarol.com/ConsumerRegistration.aspx?org=66046&pid=454&cc=en-US

Gamblers Anonymous:
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/locations/zip/table/0/na/na/na/21401/50?#gmap-nodemap-gmap0

National GA Telephone Meetings
Day and Time
Call-in Number and Meeting Code
Contact Email

Sunday 6pm PT
1-712-770-5338 code 836083 #
[email protected]

Monday 6pm PT
1-712-770-4925 code 554671 #
[email protected]

Tuesday 6pm PT
1-712-770-4943 code 253824 #
[email protected]

Wednesday 6pm PT
1-712-770-4160 code 611704 #
[email protected]

Thursday 6pm PT
1-712-770-4981 code 872853 #
[email protected]

Friday Noon PT
1-712-770-4979 code 703758 #
[email protected] (TBD)

Friday 6pm PT
1-712-770-4996 code 595094 #
[email protected]

Saturday 6pm PT
1-712-770-5335 code 491301 #
[email protected]

Gamblers Anonymous 12-Steps Virtual Online Support Groups in California:

https://gasteps.org/virtual-meeting-directory

Gamblers Anonymous Support Groups in Oregon:
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/locations/state/table/OR/na/na/na/na/10?#gmap-nodemap-gmap0

Gamblers Anonymous Hotlines Website:
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/hotlines

Oregon Toll-Free Hotline Number:
1-855-2CALLGA (855-222-5542)

Gam-Anon for Family and Friends Website:
http://www.gam-anon.org/
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/content/gam-anon-help-family-friends

HIV/AIDS Crisis and Information Lines — United States & Territories

Updated Nov 1, 2025

National (U.S.)
CDC-INFO HIV/STD Hotline — 800-232-4636
Available 24 hours / 7 days
Sponsor: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Website: https://www.cdc.gov/info
Provider Phone: TTY 888-232-6348

Alabama
HIV/AIDS Hotline — 800-228-0469
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST)
Sponsor: Alabama Department of Public Health — HIV/AIDS Program
Website: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/hiv/contact.html
Provider Phone: (not listed)

Alaska
HIV/STD Program (Section of Epidemiology) — 907-269-8000
Available Mon–Fri, 9 AM–6 PM (PST) (8–5 AKT)
Sponsor: Alaska Department of Health — HIV/STD Program
Website: https://health.alaska.gov/dph/Epi/hivstd
Provider Phone: 907-269-8000

Arizona
HIV & Hepatitis C Program — 602-542-1025
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST) (8–5 MT)
Sponsor: Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
Website: https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/hiv-std/index.php
Provider Phone: 602-542-1025

Ryan White Part A — 602-212-3788
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST)
Sponsor: ADHS / Ryan White Program
Website: https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/hiv-std/index.php
Provider Phone: 602-212-3788

ADAP (Drug Assistance) — 602-364-3610
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST)
Sponsor: ADHS / ADAP
Website: https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/hiv-std/index.php
Provider Phone: 602-364-3610

Arkansas
HIV Prevention Program — 800-462-0599
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–2:30 PM (PST) (8–4:30 CT)
Sponsor: Arkansas Department of Health
Website: https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/hiv-std-hepatitis
Provider Phone: (not listed)

California
Office of AIDS — 916-449-5900
Available Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM (PST)
Sponsor: California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Office of AIDS
Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DOA
Provider Phone: 916-449-5900

Colorado
HIV/STI Program — 303-692-2700
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST) (8–5 MT)
Sponsor: Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Website: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/diseases-a-to-z/hiv-sti
Provider Phone: 303-692-2700

ADAP — 303-692-2716
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST)
Sponsor: CDPHE / ADAP
Website: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/diseases-a-to-z/hiv-sti
Provider Phone: 303-692-2716

Connecticut
HIV Prevention Program (via CDC-INFO coverage) — 800-232-4636
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: Connecticut Department of Public Health
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/dph/aids
Provider Phone: (not listed)

Delaware
HIV/AIDS Program — 800-422-0429
Available Daily, 6 AM–6 PM (PST) (9 AM–9 PM ET)
Sponsor: Delaware Division of Public Health
Website: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/dpc/std.html
Provider Phone: (not listed)

District of Columbia
Pharmacy Benefits Program (ADAP) — 202-671-4815
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–2 PM (PST) (8–5 ET)
Sponsor: DC Health — HAHSTA
Website: https://doh.dc.gov/service/pharmacy-benefits-program
Provider Phone: 202-671-4815

Florida
Florida AIDS Hotline (English) — 800-352-2437
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: Florida Department of Health
Website: https://floridaaids.org
Provider Phone: TTY 888-503-7118

Florida AIDS Hotline (Spanish) — 800-545-7432
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: Florida Department of Health
Website: https://floridaaids.org
Provider Phone: TTY 888-503-7118

Florida AIDS Hotline (Haitian Creole) — 800-243-7101
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: Florida Department of Health
Website: https://floridaaids.org
Provider Phone: TTY 888-503-7118

Georgia
Georgia AIDS & STI InfoLine (statewide) — 800-551-2728
Available Mon–Fri, 5:30 AM–4 PM (PST) (8:30 AM–7 PM ET)
Sponsor: AID Atlanta (in partnership with GA DPH)
Website: https://aidatlanta.org
Provider Phone: 404-876-9944 (local)

Hawaii
STI/HIV Clinics (main line) — 808-733-9281
Available Mon–Fri, 10 AM–6 PM (PST) (8–4 HT)
Sponsor: Hawaiʻi Department of Health — Harm Reduction Services Branch
Website: https://health.hawaii.gov/harmreduction
Provider Phone: 808-733-9281

Idaho
HIV/AIDS Program — 800-284-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM (PST) (9–6 MT)
Sponsor: Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
Website: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Provider Phone: (not listed)

Illinois
HIV/STD Hotline — 800-243-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (9–5 CT)
Sponsor: Illinois Department of Public Health
Website: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/hiv-aids
Provider Phone: TTY 800-782-0423

Indiana
HIV Medical Services Office — 866-588-4948
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–1 PM (PST) (8–4 ET)
Sponsor: Indiana Department of Health
Website: https://www.in.gov/health/hiv-std-viral-hepatitis
Provider Phone: 866-588-4948

Iowa
HIV/STI/Hepatitis Program — 515-725-2838
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–2:30 PM (PST) (8–4:30 CT)
Sponsor: Iowa Health & Human Services
Website: https://hhs.iowa.gov/hiv
Provider Phone: 515-725-2838

Kansas
STI/HIV Section — 785-296-6174
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: Kansas Department of Health & Environment
Website: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/896
Provider Phone: 785-296-6174

Kentucky
Kentucky HIV Hotline — 844-294-2448
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: Kentucky Department for Public Health
Website: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/Pages/hiv-aids.aspx
Provider Phone: 844-294-2448

Louisiana
STI/HIV Program — 800-992-4379
Available Mon–Sat, 8 AM–6 PM (PST) (10 AM–8 PM CT)
Sponsor: Louisiana Department of Health
Website: https://ldh.la.gov/page/923
Provider Phone: TTY 877-566-9448

Maine
HIV/STD Program — 800-851-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (9–5 ET)
Sponsor: Maine CDC (DHHS)
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/hiv-std
Provider Phone: (not listed)

Maryland
Syphilis & HIV Referral Hotline — 800-456-2323
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–2 PM (PST) (8 AM–5 PM ET)
Sponsor: Maryland Department of Health (MDH)
Website: https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/oideor
Provider Phone: (not listed)

Legacy/Agency Contact — 800-358-9001
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–2 PM (PST)
Sponsor: Maryland Department of Health
Website: https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/oideor
Provider Phone: TTY 800-232-6348

Massachusetts
AIDS Hotline — 800-235-2331
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–2 PM (PST) (9–5 ET)
Sponsor: Massachusetts Department of Public Health — Office of HIV/AIDS
Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-hiv-aids
Provider Phone: 617-983-6550

Michigan
HIV/AIDS Hotline — 800-872-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (9–5 ET)
Sponsor: Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/hivstdaids
Provider Phone: (not listed)

Minnesota
HIV Info Line (statewide) — 800-248-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–3 PM (PST) (9–5 CT)
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health
Website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/hiv
Provider Phone: 612-373-2437 (local)

Mississippi
HIV/STD Program — 601-576-7723
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: Mississippi State Department of Health
Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/page/43,0,93.html
Provider Phone: 601-576-7723

Missouri
Bureau of HIV, STD, and Hepatitis — 573-751-6439
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
Website: https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/stds
Provider Phone: 573-751-6439

Montana
HIV/STD Program — 406-444-3565
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST) (8–5 MT)
Sponsor: Montana DPHHS
Website: https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/hivstd
Provider Phone: 406-444-3565

Nebraska
HIV/STD Program — 402-471-3121
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: Nebraska DHHS
Website: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/HIV-AIDS.aspx
Provider Phone: TDD 800-833-7352

Nevada
HIV Prevention Program — 775-684-4200
Available Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM (PST)
Sponsor: Nevada DPBH
Website: https://dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/OPHIE/HIV/HIV_Prevention_Program
Provider Phone: 775-684-4200

New Hampshire
NH CARE Program (Ryan White) — 800-852-3345 ext. 4502
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–1 PM (PST) (8–4 ET)
Sponsor: New Hampshire DHHS
Website: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/disease-prevention/hiv-std-hepatitis
Provider Phone: (not listed)

New Jersey
NJ AIDS/HIV/STD Hotline — 800-624-2377
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: New Jersey Department of Health
Website: https://www.njhivstdline.org
Provider Phone: TTY 973-926-8008

New Mexico
HIV Services — 505-476-3612
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST) (8–5 MT)
Sponsor: New Mexico Department of Health
Website: https://www.nmhealth.org/about/phd/idb/hiv
Provider Phone: 505-476-3612

New York
HIV/AIDS Hotline (English) — 800-541-2437
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health
Website: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/resources/hotline.htm
Provider Phone: (not listed)

HIV/AIDS Hotline (Spanish) — 800-233-7432
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health
Website: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/resources/hotline.htm
Provider Phone: TTY 800-369-2437

North Carolina
HIV/STD Prevention Unit / ASHA Resource Center — 919-361-8488
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–4 PM (PST) (8 AM–6 PM ET)
Sponsor: NC Department of Health & Human Services
Website: https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/cd/stds
Provider Phone: 919-361-8488

North Dakota
HIV Program — 701-328-2378
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: North Dakota HHS
Website: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/hiv
Provider Phone: 701-328-2378

Ohio
Ohio HIV Hotline — 800-332-2437
Status: Service paused until further notice (6/25/2025). Use CDC-INFO 800-232-4636 (24/7).
Sponsor: Ohio Department of Health
Website: https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/hiv-prevention
Provider Phone: (not listed)

Oklahoma
HIV/STD Service — 800-535-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: Oklahoma State Department of Health
Website: https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/hiv-std-service.html
Provider Phone: (not listed)

Oregon
Oregon AIDS/STD Hotline (English) — 800-777-2437
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: Oregon Health & Science University / OHDC (Statewide)
Website: https://www.ohdc.org/aids-hotline
Provider Phone: (not listed)

Oregon AIDS/STD Hotline (Spanish) — 800-499-6940
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: Oregon Health & Science University / OHDC (Statewide)
Website: https://www.ohdc.org/aids-hotline
Provider Phone: (not listed)

Pennsylvania
PA AIDS Fact Line — 800-662-6080
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–2 PM (PST) (8–5 ET)
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Department of Health
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/hiv.html
Provider Phone: (not listed)

Rhode Island
HIV/STD Program — 401-222-2320
Available Mon–Fri, 5:30 AM–1:30 PM (PST) (8:30–4:30 ET)
Sponsor: Rhode Island Department of Health
Website: https://health.ri.gov/diseases/hivaids
Provider Phone: 401-222-2320

South Carolina
HIV/STD Division — 800-322-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–2 PM (PST) (8–5 ET)
Sponsor: South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control
Website: https://scdhec.gov/hivstd
Provider Phone: 803-898-0749

South Dakota
HIV/STD Program — 800-592-1861
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: South Dakota Department of Health
Website: https://doh.sd.gov/diseases/infectious/hiv
Provider Phone: 605-773-3737

Tennessee
HIV/STD Program — 800-525-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–2:30 PM (PST) (8–4:30 CT)
Sponsor: Tennessee Department of Health
Website: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/std/std-hotline.html
Provider Phone: (not listed)

Texas
HIV/STD Info Line — 737-255-4300
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: Texas Department of State Health Services
Website: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hivstd
Provider Phone: 737-255-4300

Utah
HIV/STI Hotline — 801-487-2100
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST) (8–5 MT)
Sponsor: Utah Department of Health & Human Services
Website: https://epi.utah.gov/hiv
Provider Phone: 801-487-2100

HIV/STI Hotline (toll-free) — 800-366-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST)
Sponsor: Utah DHHS
Website: https://epi.utah.gov/hiv
Provider Phone: 800-366-2437

Vermont
HIV/STD Hotline — 800-882-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 5:30 AM–2 PM (PST) (8–4:30 ET)
Sponsor: Vermont Department of Health
Website: https://www.healthvermont.gov/disease-control/hiv
Provider Phone: (not listed)

Virginia
STD/HIV Hotline — 800-533-4148
Available 24 hours
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health
Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/disease-prevention/stdhotline
Provider Phone: (not listed)

Washington
HIV Hotline — 800-272-2437
Available Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM (PST)
Sponsor: Washington State Department of Health / Lifelong
Website: https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/illness-and-disease-z/hiv
Provider Phone: (not listed)

West Virginia
HIV/STD Program — 800-642-8244
Available Mon–Fri, 5 AM–2 PM (PST) (8–5 ET)
Sponsor: West Virginia DHHR — OEPS
Website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/oeps/std-hiv-hep
Provider Phone: 304-558-2195

Wisconsin
HIV Program — 608-267-5287
Available Mon–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM (PST) (8–5 CT)
Sponsor: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Website: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/hiv
Provider Phone: 608-267-5287

Wyoming
HIV/STD Program — 307-777-5856
Available Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM (PST) (8–5 MT)
Sponsor: Wyoming Department of Health
Website: https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/hiv
Provider Phone: 307-777-5856

Puerto Rico
Prevención ETS/VIH — 787-765-1010
Available Mon–Fri, 4 AM–12 PM (PST) (8 AM–4 PM AST)
Sponsor: Departamento de Salud de Puerto Rico
Website: https://www.salud.gov.pr
Provider Phone: (not listed)

Virgin Islands (U.S.)
STD/HIV Program — St. Thomas 340-774-9000 ext. 4661/4663
Available Mon–Fri, 4 AM–12 PM (PST) (8 AM–4 PM AST)
Sponsor: U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health
Website: https://doh.vi.gov/programs/stdhiv
Provider Phone: (not listed)

STD/HIV Program — St. Croix 340-773-1311 ext. 3061/3080
Available Mon–Fri, 4 AM–12 PM (PST)
Sponsor: U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health
Website: https://doh.vi.gov/programs/stdhiv
Provider Phone: (not listed)

This directory is provided for informational and public health purposes only. Hours, numbers, and service availability are verified as of November 2025 but may change without notice. Users should confirm details directly with the listed state or federal agency before relying on hotline information. This compilation does not imply endorsement by any governmental or private entity. All times are shown in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

DBSA Online Support Groups

DBSA National Support Groups on HeyPeers

You can choose from over 130 different online groups hosted on the Heypeers platform using the link provided below:

Choose from groups by day and time and audience

Use This Link To Find General Support Groups

DBSA Identity-Focused Online Support Groups

In addition to our general support groups, we offer identity-focused groups.

Designed to be welcoming and supportive spaces, these groups offer participants the chance to discuss shared experiences and find community with others walking a similar path to wellness. These groups are available via Zoom and other platforms.

• Young Adults

• Online

• Asian American Community

• Black Community

• Spanish Speaking Community

• Rural Community

• LGBTQ+ Community

• Occupation Specific Community

• Gender Only Community

• Veterans Community

• Co-Occurring Disorder

• Family and Friends

• Age Specific Community

• Faith Based Community

Crisis

If you are having thoughts of death or suicide, call 988 or text DBSA to 741-741.

If you need immediate assistance, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Online Wellness Activities Events – Creativity

Video Shares on YouTUBE.com

ART

10 Minutes to Better Painting w/Marco Bucci
10 part lesson playlist. This artist offers additional courses paid.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nap7dwHjD9Y&list=PLLmXZMqb_9sbNLM83NrM005vRQHw1yTKn

FREE Beginners Drawing Course w/MarkowskyArt

Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIDMj3VSgBfRYygdixt6Msj2c5K8Kmfg

SOUND AND RHYTHM

FREE Beginner Hand Drumming Lesson with World Drum Club

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48CZFLgQEy0

FREE Body Percussion with Sounds of the Next Generation

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssZ6RNwyT3c

Vocal / Singing Exercises for Mature Voices

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMveCMhJgfE

POETRY, JOURNALING & CREATIVE WRIITING

Write it Out: Poetry Writing Workshop with Santa Monica College Library

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMveCMhJgfE

31 journal prompts for mindfulness, self reflection, and growth | daily journal prompt challenge!! with Carrie

Link: https://youtu.be/tHMEnO_RHw4

Sakinah Hofler: How creative writing can help you through life’s hardest moments | TED Talk

Link: https://youtu.be/uAXG0tb1Zxw

The Creative Advantage

Dance, Storytelling, Tradition, and so much more.  Over 100 videos at:

Link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCreativeAdvantage

Check back for additional listings.

Note: YouTube videos generally free, but may have intermittent ad content.

DBSA National Online Support Groups

Provider: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org

Media Contact: [email protected]

Link Hub: https://sprout.link/dbsalliance

All events are free, online, and recurrence-aware. Times normalized to PST.

DBSA Rural Community Peer Support Group (HeyPeers)

Schedule: Mondays (weekly), evening

Registration Link: https://heypeers.com

Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org

DBSA Louisville – Family & Friends (Online)

Schedule: Wednesdays, 4:30–5:30 PM PST

Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]

Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org

DBSA Louisville – LGBTQ+ (Online)

Schedule: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 3:00–4:00 PM PST

Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]

Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org

DBSA Portland Chapter – Online Groups

Schedule: Multiple weekly online groups

Registration Link: https://mentalhealthisforeveryone.com/support/

Provider Website: https://mentalhealthisforeveryone.com

DBSA California State Chapter – Online Groups

Schedule: Daily recurring sessions

Registration Link: https://www.dbsacalifornia.org

Provider Website: https://www.dbsacalifornia.org

DBSA Dallas Chapter – Online Groups

Schedule: Multiple weekly & monthly sessions

Registration Link: https://www.dbsadallas.org

Provider Website: https://www.dbsadallas.org

DBSA MDSG New York – Online Groups

Schedule: Weekly & bi-weekly sessions

Registration Link: https://mdsg.org

Provider Website: https://mdsg.org

DBSA Northridge Chapter – Online Groups

Schedule: Weekly & ordinal sessions

Registration Link: https://dbsadepressionconnection.org

Provider Website: https://dbsadepressionconnection.org

DBSA Hamilton County (IN) – Online Groups

Schedule: 2nd & 4th Fridays; alternating Thursdays

Registration Link: https://www.dbsahcin.org

Provider Website: https://www.dbsahcin.org

DBSA Overland Park (KS) – Online Group

Schedule: Tuesdays, weekly

Registration Link: https://www.dbsaop.org

Provider Website: https://www.dbsaop.org

DBSA Greenwich (CT) – Online Group

Schedule: Fridays, weekly

Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]

Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org

DBSA Contact Information

Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org

Media: [email protected]

Link Hub: https://sprout.link/dbsalliance

Eating Disorder Support Groups, Communities – Helplines and Resources.

EATING DISORDER FOUNDATION

EDF General Support Groups

Virtual support groups for individuals 18+ struggling with or recovering from eating disorders. Multiple specialized groups including general, athletes, and substance use recovery.

When: Tue 12:30PM & 6PM MT | Wed 12:30PM MT | Fri 12:30PM MT | Cost: FREE

Register: https://eatingdisorderfoundation.org/get-help/support-groups/

EDF Trans+ & Nonbinary Support

Group for trans+, gender nonconforming, intersex, and gender diverse individuals. Address eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and body image.

When: Mon 6:15PM MT | Cost: FREE

Register: https://eatingdisorderfoundation.org/get-help/support-groups/

EDF LGBTQ+ Support

Virtual group for LGBTQ+ individuals 18+ with disordered eating and body image concerns. Discuss identity and recovery intersections.

When: Wed 5:30PM MT | Cost: FREE

Register: https://eatingdisorderfoundation.org/get-help/support-groups/

EDF Art Journaling Support

Create your story through art journaling in a relaxed virtual environment. Bring your own art supplies and express yourself through art.

When: Thu 6PM MT (90 min) | Who: Ages 18+ | Cost: FREE

Contact: 303-322-3373 · [email protected]

EATING RECOVERY CENTER

ERC Mental Health Support for People of Color

Weekly support group for BIPOC individuals with eating disorders and mental health concerns. Address cultural and systemic factors in recovery.

When: Mon 4PM PT | Cost: FREE

Contact: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups

ERC Caregivers & Loved Ones Support

Support, education, and connection for family members and caregivers. Learn to support your loved one while maintaining your own wellbeing.

When: Wed 3PM PT | Cost: FREE

Contact: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups

ERC LGBTQ+ Support

Support for LGBTQ+ individuals with eating disorders and body image concerns. Safe space for community members seeking recovery support.

When: Thu 5PM PT | Cost: FREE

Contact: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups

OTHER SUPPORT GROUPS

Alsana Support Group

Led by licensed professionals for adults in eating disorder recovery. Pro-recovery goals include reducing shame and inspiring hope.

When: Every other Fri 12PM PST | Cost: FREE

Contact: https://www.alsana.com/programs/online-support-group/

NAAFA Fat Fridays Social Club

Monthly virtual social club exclusively for folx who identify as fat. Themed conversations, games, and community connection.

When: 4th Fri each month 5:30-7:30PM PT | Who: Ages 18+ | Cost: FREE

Contact: https://naafa.org/events

Sage and Spoon BIPOC Support

Monthly peer support for BIPOC folx 18+ struggling with disordered eating and body image. Facilitated by trained counselor addressing race, colonialism, and oppression.

When: Last Wed each month 5PM PT/8PM ET | Cost: FREE

Contact: https://www.nalgonapositivitypride.com/sage-and-spoon

Center for Discovery Support Groups

Free online groups for anyone impacted by eating disorders including individuals, families, and specific populations. Peer support not a substitute for treatment.

Cost: FREE | Contact: https://centerfordiscovery.com/groups/

MEDA Support Groups

Online eating disorder support groups in 8-12 week cycles led by licensed therapists. Topics include trauma, body image, and general recovery.

Cost: FREE | Contact: https://www.medainc.org

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Liberating Jasper: https://www.liberatingjasper.com/supportgroups (Fat Liberation, Queer, Neurodivergent groups)

FEDUP Collective: https://fedupcollective.org/supportgroups (Trans+, Gender-Diverse, QTBIPOC groups)

Project HEAL: https://www.theprojectheal.org/free-eating-disorder-support-groups

NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/eating-disorders-support-groups/

HELPLINES

ANAD National Helpline

Free support, treatment referrals, and information provided by trained volunteers. Confidential helpline for anyone struggling with eating disorders.

When: M-F 8AM-8PM ET | Contact: 888-375-7767 · https://anad.org

National Alliance Helpline

Confidential eating disorder support and resources with care, empathy, and emotional support. Connect with best care for your situation.

When: M-F 9AM-7PM ET | Contact: 866-662-1235 · https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com

Disclaimer: PeerGalaxy curates peer support resources. Offerings subject to change – contact providers to confirm. Support groups are not a substitute for professional treatment. For crisis support, call or text 988, or call 211. In emergency, call 911.

Hoarding Behavior Resources

Clutterers Anonymous (CLA)

12-Step Recovery Program

Proven fellowship providing peer support for overcoming clutter and hoarding behaviors through structured 12-step recovery. Founded in 1989, this program serves nearly 100 active groups across multiple countries using adapted Alcoholics Anonymous principles specifically for cluttering behaviors.

Resource Links

• Primary Website: https://clutterersanonymous.org/
• Meeting Calendar: https://clutterersanonymous.org/meetings/calendar-of-all-events/
• Literature Store: https://clutterersanonymous.org/store/
• Support Groups: Daily phone and virtual meetings worldwide
• Phone Access: (866) 402-6685

Training & Educational Opportunities

• 12-Step Recovery Program Materials
• Quarterly CLArity Newsletter
• Recovery Literature and Workbooks
• Member-Led Support Training

Specialized Resources

• For Individuals: Self-assessment questionnaire, recovery meetings, activity sessions
• For Families: Educational materials about cluttering behaviors
• For Groups: Meeting startup guides and facilitation resources

International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

Evidence-Based Treatment Resources

Leading organization providing comprehensive, scientifically-validated resources and professional connections for hoarding disorder treatment. Maintains extensive directories of specialized therapists, support groups, and treatment programs with professional oversight and evidence-based approaches.

Resource Links

• Main Hoarding Site: https://hoarding.iocdf.org/
• Family Resources: https://hoarding.iocdf.org/for-families/
• Resource Directory: https://hoarding.iocdf.org/supportgroups/
• Support Groups: Professional and peer-led options available
• Treatment Locator: Searchable database of specialists

Training & Educational Opportunities

• Professional Development Programs
• Webinar Series for Families and Professionals
• Research Publications and Studies
• Clinical Training for Mental Health Providers
• Annual Conference and Educational Events

Specialized Resources

• For Families: Early warning signs guide, family dynamics education, treatment support
• For Professionals: Clinical training, research resources, networking opportunities
• For Individuals: Support group connections, treatment options, educational materials

Hoarders.com Support Network

Professional-Guided Online Community

First online hoarding support platform combining professional expertise with peer understanding through structured weekly meetings. Unique format bringing together professional cleaners, doctors, therapists, and individuals with lived experience.

Resource Links

• Meeting Platform: www.HoardingCleanup.com/chat_room
• Main Website: https://hoarders.com/support-groups-help-for-families/
• Support Groups: Sunday mixed professional/peer, Tuesday peer-only
• 24-Hour Helpline: 1-800-HOARDERS (800-462-7337)

Training & Educational Opportunities

• Professional Q&A Sessions
• Peer Education Forums
• Resource Referral Services
• Community Connection Building

Specialized Resources

• For Individuals: Professional guidance access, peer support options
• For Families: Educational support, guidance resources
• For Professionals: Community engagement opportunities

Multnomah County Resource Hub

Comprehensive Local and National Directory

Extensive resource compilation including cleanup services, safety resources, legal assistance, and practical guidance. Developed by local government to address comprehensive needs related to hoarding situations.

Resource Links

• Main Directory: https://multco.us/info/hoarding-resource-list
• Cleanup Services: Local professional service listings
• Legal Resources: Housing advocacy and rights information
• Safety Resources: Code compliance and protective services

Training & Educational Opportunities

• Buried in Treasures Workshop
• Hoarding Toolkit for Housing Advocates
• Professional Resource Training
• Community Education Programs

Specialized Resources

• For Individuals: Counseling options, cleanup services, downsizing guidance
• For Families: Support services, educational materials
• For Professionals: Training resources, referral networks
• For Communities: Code enforcement, safety protocols

Crisis Resources

24/7 Crisis Support

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988 | 988lifeline.org
• Hoarders.com Helpline: 1-800-HOARDERS (800-462-7337)
• Mental Health Crisis Lines: Contact local providers

Additional Resources

Cleanup Services Professional hoarding cleanup companies listed in local directories

Legal Resources Housing advocacy, tenant rights, discrimination support through Legal Aid organizations

Educational Institutions University research programs, academic resources, professional training through major medical centers

Publications “Buried in Treasures” by Tolin, Frost, Steketee “Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things” by Steketee and Frost “The Hoarding Handbook” by Christiana Bratiotis

Contact Hub

Main Resource Directory: https://hoarding.iocdf.org/

Training Portal: https://iocdf.org/

12-Step Program: https://clutterersanonymous.org/

Local Resources: https://multco.us/info/hoarding-resource-list

Hope + Me – Free Virtual Peer Support Programs

Hope + Me provides free, peer-led mental health support online. Programs are welcoming, confidential, and designed to help people connect, learn, and feel supported.

Cost: Free (registration required; space may be limited)

Location: Online / virtual

Peer Support Warm Line

Talk with a trained peer supporter.

Phone: 1-888-486-8236

Weekly Virtual Peer Support Groups (Pacific Time)

General Peer Support — Mondays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

BIPOC Peer Support — Mondays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM

Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

Men’s Peer Support — Mondays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM

Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

Courage & Compassion (Depression) — 4th Monday, 4:00 PM–5:50 PM

Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

Depression & Anxiety — Tuesdays, 4:00 PM–5:50 PM

Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

Open Family Forum — 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM

Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

General Peer Support — Wednesdays, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

LGBTQ+ Peer Support — 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM

Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

Women’s Peer Support — Thursdays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

Bipolar Peer Support — 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM

Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

OCD Peer Support — 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM

Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

Bipolar Peer Support — Fridays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

Programs You Can Access Throughout the Month

These programs are available throughout the month and offer additional ways to get support, learn skills, or stay connected.

Youth Living Well (ages 16–29)

Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

Sunnybrook Family Support Group

Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

Sunnybrook OCD Family Support Group

Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

WRAP® (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) — waitlist

Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

Family WRAP® — waitlist

Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

Recovery-focused webinar series

Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

Mental health & well-being workshops for older adults (65+)

Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/

On-Demand and Recorded Resources

Recorded sessions and helpful resources you can access at any time.

Explore resources: https://hopeandme.org

About the Organization

Hope and Me – Mood Disorders Association of Ontario

2300 Yonge St, Suite 1600, Unit 17, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4

Phone: 416-486-8046 | Toll-free: 1-888-486-8236

Important Note

This page is shared for information only. Schedules and availability may change. Please check directly with Hope + Me for the most up-to-date details.

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Online Meetings Weekdays and Weekends

In The Rooms offers over 150+ weekly live online meetings,  a variety 12-Step and Non 12- Step Fellowships, and Specialty meetings. Some of our most popular meetings are AA, NA, ACA, Al-Anon, and Nar-Anon meetings, and much more.

• In The Rooms has 69 live online AA meetings weekly, so there’s bound to be one that fits your schedule! We have specialty AA meetings too, like AA Pride (LGBTQ). We also have an Agnostic AA meeting, if you’re seeking a meeting without a secular approach to recovery.
• We have 30 NA meetings on ITR weekly. Like AA, there’s also an NA Pride meeting (LGBTQ) and an Agnostic NA meeting.
• For support for the family, friends, and allies of those in recovery, In The Rooms has both Al-Anon and Nar-Anon meetings, which each meeting, 1-3 times a week. In The Rooms also has an Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) group, which meets 7 times a week.
• We also have many other 12-step fellowship groups, like Gamblers Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, and Sex Addicts Anonymous, CODA, Dual Diagnosis, and much more. If you can think of a Recovery fellowship, we probably have it.
• All our meetings offer a unique sense of connection and hope that can only be found by walking alongside people who are on the same journey you are. Recovery can’t be done alone! 

“You need a support system. You need someone to call on days when you wake up and you really want to pick up a drink or a drug,” says In The Rooms co-founder Ron Tannebaum. The variety of 12 step and other Recovery meetings we offer means that you can find a fellowship perfect for you.

We also offer plenty of non 12 step options also. 6 weekly women’s meetings including She Recovers, Women in Recovery, and Women Warriors, 2 Men’s meetings weekly, 7 different meditation meetings, Yoga in Recovery, and Healthy Love.

Additionally, with so many fellowship meetings to choose from and the variety of times they are offered allows you to create a schedule that fits your personal needs and lifestyle.

For a full list of schedule meetings click here. 

Join today and find the 12 step meeting perfect for you!

Online Wellness Activities Events – Creativity

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ART

10 Minutes to Better Painting w/Marco Bucci
10 part lesson playlist. This artist offers additional courses paid.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nap7dwHjD9Y&list=PLLmXZMqb_9sbNLM83NrM005vRQHw1yTKn

FREE Beginners Drawing Course w/MarkowskyArt

Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIDMj3VSgBfRYygdixt6Msj2c5K8Kmfg

SOUND AND RHYTHM

FREE Beginner Hand Drumming Lesson with World Drum Club

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48CZFLgQEy0

FREE Body Percussion with Sounds of the Next Generation

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssZ6RNwyT3c

Vocal / Singing Exercises for Mature Voices

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMveCMhJgfE

POETRY, JOURNALING & CREATIVE WRIITING

Write it Out: Poetry Writing Workshop with Santa Monica College Library

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMveCMhJgfE

31 journal prompts for mindfulness, self reflection, and growth | daily journal prompt challenge!! with Carrie

Link: https://youtu.be/tHMEnO_RHw4

Sakinah Hofler: How creative writing can help you through life’s hardest moments | TED Talk

Link: https://youtu.be/uAXG0tb1Zxw

The Creative Advantage

Dance, Storytelling, Tradition, and so much more.  Over 100 videos at:

Link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCreativeAdvantage

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Note: YouTube videos generally free but may have intermittent ad content.

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The ManKind Project – Online Men’s Groups

Sponsored by The Mankind Project (MKP), a nonprofit men’s community supporting emotional growth, integrity, and authentic leadership through free peer-facilitated groups and training programs.

The Mankind Project (MKP) hosts free online peer-facilitated groups that help men explore authenticity, purpose, and connection in a supportive environment. Its programs emphasize integrity, compassion, and personal accountability while offering men safe spaces for honest dialogue and community building.

Men’s Group Tuesdays

A free, confidential, and facilitated online group where men can connect in a supportive space and explore whether Men’s Work is right for them. Registrations within an hour of the event are not accepted for that night. Seating is limited; confirmation email provides participation details.

Meets weekly on Tuesday at
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST (1.5 hr)

Register: https://mankindproject.org/online-mens-groups

Men’s Group, Thursdays

Free and confidential men’s group offering a safe space to connect, share, and learn. Open to men seeking deeper purpose and emotional maturity. Registration closes one hour before the start time; seating is limited.

Meets weekly on Thursday at
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM PST (1.5 hr)

Register: https://mankindproject.org/online-mens-groups

National Men of Color Open Men’s Group

Weekly online gathering for men of color across the U.S. to build connection, accountability, and authentic community.

Meets weekly on Monday at
7 PM – 9 PM ET (2 hr)

Register: https://mankindproject.org/online-mens-groups

Young Warrior Open Men’s Group

A national online circle for young men, offering open dialogue and peer-facilitated support in a confidential environment.

Meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at
12 PM – 2 PM ET (2 hr)

Register: https://mankindproject.org/online-mens-groups

National Friday GBTQ+ Open Men’s Group

A monthly open group for gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer men to connect, share, and support one another in a safe and inclusive space.

Meets monthly on the 2nd Friday at
7 PM – 8:30 PM PT (1.5 hr)

Register: https://mankindproject.org/online-mens-groups

National GBTQ+ Open Men’s Group

Open online peer group for GBTQ+ men focused on authentic connection, empowerment, and support.

Meets monthly on the 1st Thursday at
8 PM – 9:30 PM ET (1.5 hr)

Register: https://mankindproject.org/online-mens-groups

National GBTQ+ Open Men’s Group

A recurring online group held the 3rd Tuesday each month for GBTQ+ men to engage in honest conversation and build community.

Meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at
8 PM – 9:30 PM ET (1.5 hr)

Register: https://mankindproject.org/online-mens-groups

Wellness Activities: Creative Arts, Gentle Movement, Relaxation, Learning & Nature Experiences

These free, publicly accessible online activities support wellness across creative, physical, emotional, mental, and environmental areas. On-demand and recorded activities are assumed to be 1.00 hour each and available every day of the month. Live and recurring events are added to the Daily Hours Table on their scheduled dates (PST).

Creative Wellness

10 Minutes to Better Painting — Marco Bucci

Day & Time: On-demand

Description: 10-part beginner-friendly painting lesson playlist.

Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nap7dwHjD9Y&list=PLLmXZMqb_9sbNLM83NrM005vRQHw1yTKn

Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com/@marcobucci

FREE Beginners Drawing Course — MarkowskyArt

Day & Time: On-demand

Description: Beginner drawing course playlist.

Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIDMj3VSgBfRYygdixt6Msj2c5K8Kmfg

Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkowskyArt

FREE Beginner Hand Drumming Lesson — World Drum Club

Day & Time: On-demand

Description: Beginner hand drumming lesson focused on rhythm and coordination.

Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48CZFLgQEy0

Provider Website: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldDrumClub

FREE Body Percussion — Sounds of the Next Generation