PeerGalaxy Original Calendar

Welcome to PeerGalaxy Calendar featuring over 306,280+ monthly offerings of FREE telephone- and online-accessible peer support, recovery support, and wellness activities!  Plus 50+ warmlines, helplines, chatlines, and hotlines.  Plus workshops, webinars, job postings, resources, observances, special events, consumer input opportunities and more.

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Training Opportunities in July 2020
List Provided Courtesy of State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority
Click here to download PDF Format, 16 pages

Calendar Event Sorting

At the top, the 24/7/365 SAMHSA Disaster Helpline and similar links.

Next, Bundled “All Day” Events

Some organizations (like 12 step recovery programs, AA, NA, AlAnon, etc.) have so many events happening throughout the day that they need to be in a bundled listing to spare endless scrolling.  Often there is a link to look up events by zip code and other criteria.

Lastly, Time-Specific Events

So you can see what’s happening in the next hours, time specific events are tagged and listed by start time from 12:01am early morning to 11:59pm late night.  There can be events and warmlines operating in different time zones, though we try to list all in Oregon’s Pacific Time Zone.

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May
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0 – Hotline – DH – DeafHelp VideoPhone App + ASL (American Sign Language) Deaf + HoH Accessible @ (321) 800-3323 (DEAF) – 24/7 – Weekdays and Weekends
May 22 all-day
0 - Hotline - DH - DeafHelp VideoPhone App + ASL (American Sign Language) Deaf + HoH Accessible @ (321) 800-3323 (DEAF) - 24/7 - Weekdays and Weekends

Deaf & HoH Accessible Crisis Line

Video Phone with ASL

Available 24/7/365

Call VP (321) 800-3323

Crisis Resources and Deaf-Accessible Hotlines

The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) offers several resources and strategies to locate deaf-accessible crisis services, community resources and hotlines:

Link: https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/crisis-resources.html

 

You matter.  You are not alone.  Meaningful social connections can make a huge difference.  You deserve support.

If you know or find additional resources, please share.  If you have feedback, please share.

Email us at: webmail@peergalaxy.com

 

“when the world comes crashing at
your feet
it’s okay to let others
help pick up the pieces
if we’re present to take part in your
happiness
when your circumstances are great
we are more than capable
of sharing your pain”

― Rupi Kaur, The Sun and Her Flowers

02 – Urgent Info – Israel Hamas / Iran Israel Conflict – Stress, Coping, Resources and Information
May 22 all-day
02 - Urgent Info - Israel Hamas / Iran Israel Conflict - Stress, Coping, Resources and Information

 

Israel Hamas and Iran Israel Conflict

Stress and Coping Resources and Information

Tips on dealing with stress caused by the war (Israel-Hamas) by Victoria Feldman
SAMHSA – Toolkit of Behavioral Health Resources Pertaining to the Israel-Hamas Conflict
ShareWell Free online Groups grief and more
Blue Dove Foundation / Resources by State, National & International
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
UNICEF
How to talk to your children about conflict and war
Children and War Foundation
Five manuals to help children cope with their reaction to war and disasters
RESOURCES FOR VETERANS

Invisible wounds of war: Mental health and veterans

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/psychology/invisible-wounds-war/ 

RESOURCES FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS
IRCO – Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization
Lutheran Community Services Northwest –  peer support training for immigrants and refugees Portland, OR – LCSNW

Find mental health resources for immigrants and refugees

Immigrants Rising’s Wellness Support Groups

03 – Jobs – Career Fairs, Events, Openings and Internships – Peer Support, Recovery & Wellness
May 22 all-day

 

 

 

 

 

JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS 2024

Peer Support, Recovery & Wellness

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: webmail@peergalaxy.com.

NW Instituto Latino

We are hiring! We are seeking Bilingual Recovery Center Support Staff in Washington County! Please send a cover letter & resume to dmichael@nwilpdx.com

¡Estamos contratando! ¡Estamos buscando un Personal de Apoyo Bilingüe para El Centro de Recuperación en el condado de Washington! Envíe una carta de presentación y un currículum a dmichael@nwilpdx.com

We are hiring! We are seeking Bilingual Recovery Center Support Staff in Washington County! Please send a cover letter & resume to dmichael@nwilpdx.com

Position Description Recovery Center Support Staff

Position Description Mentor Job Description

MHAAO – Mental Health and Addiction Association of Oregon is recruiting for several 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

04 – Resource – BSI – Blindskills Incorporated – Resources and Links for the Blind and Visually Impaired
May 22 all-day
04 - Resource - BSI - Blindskills Incorporated - Resources and Links for the Blind and Visually Impaired

 

 

 

 

Blindskills Incorporated

Our mission at Blindskills, Inc., is to build bridges of understanding by sharing information and resources with people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired, their families, and their communities. At the present time, most services are offered at the local level, and are focused on Salem and surrounding communities in Willamette Valley Oregon.

 

RESOURCE LINKS

Blindness

All About Vision

American Council of the Blind

American Foundation for the Blind

American Health Assistance Foundation’s macular degeneration information site

Association of Blind Citizens

Eyes2Eyes.com news on vision issues

Insightful Publications directories of services in several states for visually impaired residents

Lilac Blind Foundation serving eastern Washington

Macular Degeneration Partnership

National Eye Institute

National Federation of the Blind

National Keratoconus Foundation

National Organization on Disability

Perkins School for the Blind

Association for Retinopathy of Prematurity and Associated Diseases

Retinitis Pigmentosa from the American Academy of Ophthalmology

 

Children

Blind Children.org

National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments

Pip Squeakers Shoes for small children with a built-in “squeak”

Seedlings Braille Books For Children

Wonderbaby.org

Education

American Foundation for the Blind Education Page

American Printing House for the Blind

California Transcribers and Educators of the Blind and Visually Impaired

Exceptional Teaching Aids Educational games and toys for special needs children

Hadley School for the Blind

IEP Preparation for Parents of Blind Children from Perkins Scout

Learning Ally, formerly Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic

Government

FCC & Telecommunications Accessibility

FEMA Disaster Preparation

FedForms for popular government services

Internal Revenue Service

Intuit’s Tax Tips for the Blind by the makers of TurboTax

National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped

“If You Are Blind or Have Low Vision” from Social Security

US Postal Service

Veterans Administration

 

Mobility

Ambutech White canes, mobility glasses, and cane repair parts

Revolution Enterprises makes graphite canes for travelers of all sizes

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind Manotick, Ontario, Canada 613-692-7777

Eye Dog Foundation, Claremont, California 800-393-3641

Eye of the Pacific Guide Dog Foundation Honolulu, Hawaii 808-941-1088

Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Bloomfield, Connecticut 860-243-5200

Freedom Guide Dogs Cassville, New York 315-822-5132

Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Smithtown, New York 800-548-4337

Guide Dog Users, Inc. Consumer organization for guide dog users

Guide Dogs of America Sylmar, California 818-362-5834

Guide Dogs for the Blind San Rafael, California, and Boring, Oregon 800-295-4050

Guide Dogs of the Desert Palm Springs, California 888-883-0022

Guide Dogs of Texas San Antonio, Texas 210-366-4081

Guiding Eyes for the Blind Yorktown Heights, New York 800-942-0149

KSDS, Inc. Washington, Kansas 785-325-2256

La Fondation Mira Sainte-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada 450-795-3725

Leader Dogs for the Blind Rochester Hills, Michigan 888-777-5332

Pilot Dogs for the Blind Columbus, Ohio 614-221-6367

Seeing Eye Morristown, New Jersey 973-539-4425

Southeastern Guide Dogs Palmetto, Florida 800-944-3647

 

Products and Services

AI Squared Low vision accessibility products

Access Technologies Access technology store in Salem, Oregon

Ann Morris Products Online store for people with vision loss

Clarity Manufacturer of CCTV magnifiers

Dancing Dots Software enabling blind musicians to create print and braille scores with a computer

Enablemart Online access technology store

Enabling Technologies Manufacturer of a range of braille printers

Enhanced Vision, Inc. Online store for specialized low vision products

En-Vision America Manufacturer of the i.d. date, a bar-code identification reader

Evas and Dell Computers Accessible plug and play PCs for blind and low-vision users

Freedom Scientific Leading manufacturer of access technology, including JAWS screen reading software

GW Micro Developer of Window-Eyes screen reading software

Humanware Home of the Victor Reader Stream

Independent Living Aids Online access technology store

Independent Living Technologies Online access technology store

LS&S Products Online access technology store

Office On The Go Magnifiers for very small screens

RWF Talking Dictionary For Windows Vista and Windows 7

Schwan’s Home delivery service for prepared frozen meals

The Sendero Group Accessible travel and location

Speak to Me Products Talking novelties, toys, and household products

Talking Rx Reusable 60-second recorder fits prescription bottles, replays instructions

ViewPlus Technologies Manufacturer of graphical braille embossers with special software

Blindness

All About Vision

American Council of the Blind

American Foundation for the Blind

American Health Assistance Foundation’s macular degeneration information site

Association of Blind Citizens

Eyes2Eyes.com news on vision issues

Insightful Publications directories of services in several states for visually impaired residents

Lilac Blind Foundation serving eastern Washington

Macular Degeneration Partnership

National Eye Institute

National Federation of the Blind

National Keratoconus Foundation

National Organization on Disability

Perkins School for the Blind

Association for Retinopathy of Prematurity and Associated Diseases

Retinitis Pigmentosa from the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Children

Blind Children.org

National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments

Pip Squeakers Shoes for small children with a built-in “squeak”

Seedlings Braille Books For Children

Wonderbaby.org

Education

American Foundation for the Blind Education Page

American Printing House for the Blind

California Transcribers and Educators of the Blind and Visually Impaired

Exceptional Teaching Aids Educational games and toys for special needs children

Hadley School for the Blind

IEP Preparation for Parents of Blind Children from Perkins Scout

Learning Ally, formerly Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic

 

Government

FCC & Telecommunications Accessibility

FEMA Disaster Preparation

FedForms for popular government services

Internal Revenue Service

Intuit’s Tax Tips for the Blind by the makers of TurboTax

National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped

“If You Are Blind or Have Low Vision” from Social Security

US Postal Service

Veterans Administration

Mobility

Ambutech White canes, mobility glasses, and cane repair parts

Revolution Enterprises makes graphite canes for travelers of all sizes

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind Manotick, Ontario, Canada 613-692-7777

Eye Dog Foundation, Claremont, California 800-393-3641

Eye of the Pacific Guide Dog Foundation Honolulu, Hawaii 808-941-1088

Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Bloomfield, Connecticut 860-243-5200

Freedom Guide Dogs Cassville, New York 315-822-5132

Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Smithtown, New York 800-548-4337

Guide Dog Users, Inc. Consumer organization for guide dog users

Guide Dogs of America Sylmar, California 818-362-5834

Guide Dogs for the Blind San Rafael, California, and Boring, Oregon 800-295-4050

Guide Dogs of the Desert Palm Springs, California 888-883-0022

Guide Dogs of Texas San Antonio, Texas 210-366-4081

Guiding Eyes for the Blind Yorktown Heights, New York 800-942-0149

KSDS, Inc. Washington, Kansas 785-325-2256

La Fondation Mira Sainte-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada 450-795-3725

Leader Dogs for the Blind Rochester Hills, Michigan 888-777-5332

Pilot Dogs for the Blind Columbus, Ohio 614-221-6367

Seeing Eye Morristown, New Jersey 973-539-4425

Southeastern Guide Dogs Palmetto, Florida 800-944-3647

Products and Services

AI Squared Low vision accessibility products

Access Technologies Access technology store in Salem, Oregon

Ann Morris Products Online store for people with vision loss

Clarity Manufacturer of CCTV magnifiers

Dancing Dots Software enabling blind musicians to create print and braille scores with a computer

Enablemart Online access technology store

Enabling Technologies Manufacturer of a range of braille printers

Enhanced Vision, Inc. Online store for specialized low vision products

En-Vision America Manufacturer of the i.d. date, a bar-code identification reader

Evas and Dell Computers Accessible plug and play PCs for blind and low-vision users

Freedom Scientific Leading manufacturer of access technology, including JAWS screen reading software

GW Micro Developer of Window-Eyes screen reading software

Humanware Home of the Victor Reader Stream

Independent Living Aids Online access technology store

Independent Living Technologies Online access technology store

LS&S Products Online access technology store

Office On The Go Magnifiers for very small screens

RWF Talking Dictionary For Windows Vista and Windows 7

Schwan’s Home delivery service for prepared frozen meals

The Sendero Group Accessible travel and location

Speak to Me Products Talking novelties, toys, and household products

Talking Rx Reusable 60-second recorder fits prescription bottles, replays instructions

ViewPlus Technologies Manufacturer of graphical braille embossers with special software

Seniors

Administration on Aging

AARP

Benefits Check Up from the National Council on Aging

Eldercare Locator

Medicare

Needymeds.org Pharmaceutical manufacturers’ programs for help with drug costs

Seniors.gov Federal government help for seniors

Special Media

Assistive Media Recent magazine articles in popular audio formats

Audio book membership site from Amazon.com

Cat’s Meow Braille Transcription Custom braille transcription in Wichita, Kansas

Bookshare.org Large accessible media membership site for people with print disabilities

Braille: It’s Easier Than You Think Braille alphabet

BrailleBug For young people in grades three to six

Braille Plus Custom braille transcription in Salem, Oregon

Choice Magazine Listening Free audio anthology for print-disabled readers

Clovernook Center Custom braille transcription and rehab services in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Memphis, Tennessee

GH, LLC Accessible media in several formats

Descriptive Media at WBGH Boston

Horizons for the Blind Custom braille transcription in Crystal Lake, Illinois

How Braille Began The unlikely history of the braille code

Matilda Ziegler Magazine Email and online magazine for visually impaired readers

National Braille Press Braille publisher and bookseller in Boston, Massachusetts

National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped

Shadows in the Dark Braille greeting cards

Talking Tabs All-audio guitar instruction

 

Travel, Hobbies & Sports

www.7128.com Family-friendly, accessible computer games

Audio Description International

Family Friendly Fun with Special Needs

Ski for Light International

TSA and Travelers with Disabilities

United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA)

United States Blind Golf Association

United States Department of Justice ADA Guide For Places Of Lodging: Serving Guests Who Are Blind

Work

EARN US Department of Labor site for disabled job seekers

Career Connect from AFB

Disability.gov Job opportunities and search help

Virginia Disability Services, North Carolina Packaging, and Abilities Of Florida

ServiceSource Rehabilitation and employment for residents of 8 US states

Social Security Administration Careers

The Statler Center for careers in hospitality at the Olmsted Center for Sight

 

Seniors

Administration on Aging

AARP

Benefits Check Up from the National Council on Aging

Eldercare Locator

Medicare

Needymeds.org Pharmaceutical manufacturers’ programs for help with drug costs

Seniors.gov Federal government help for seniors

 

Special Media

Assistive Media Recent magazine articles in popular audio formats

Audio book membership site from Amazon.com

Cat’s Meow Braille Transcription Custom braille transcription in Wichita, Kansas

Bookshare.org Large accessible media membership site for people with print disabilities

Braille: It’s Easier Than You Think Braille alphabet

BrailleBug For young people in grades three to six

Braille Plus Custom braille transcription in Salem, Oregon

Choice Magazine Listening Free audio anthology for print-disabled readers

Clovernook Center Custom braille transcription and rehab services in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Memphis, Tennessee

GH, LLC Accessible media in several formats

Descriptive Media at WBGH Boston

Horizons for the Blind Custom braille transcription in Crystal Lake, Illinois

How Braille Began The unlikely history of the braille code

Matilda Ziegler Magazine Email and online magazine for visually impaired readers

National Braille Press Braille publisher and bookseller in Boston, Massachusetts

National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped

Shadows in the Dark Braille greeting cards

Talking Tabs All-audio guitar instruction

Travel, Hobbies & Sports

www.7128.com Family-friendly, accessible computer games

Audio Description International

Family Friendly Fun with Special Needs

Ski for Light International

TSA and Travelers with Disabilities

United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA)

United States Blind Golf Association

United States Department of Justice ADA Guide For Places Of Lodging: Serving Guests Who Are Blind

 

Work

EARN US Department of Labor site for disabled job seekers

Career Connect from AFB

Disability.gov Job opportunities and search help

Virginia Disability Services, North Carolina Packaging, and Abilities Of Florida

ServiceSource Rehabilitation and employment for residents of 8 US states

Social Security Administration Careers

The Statler Center for careers in hospitality at the Olmsted Center for Sight

Free Publications

WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?
An audio handbook for people who are newly blind
with PROMISES TO KEEP (in print, for friends and family)

Experiencing significant vision loss–or know someone who is? In this free handbook, readers will find words of encouragement and resources to help cope with diminishing sight. Others have experienced similar feelings and share how they coped when they first got the news. You will hear people who went through this life-altering event and have gone on to lead full, productive lives. Call or email to request your free copy today. WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? is now available on audio CD format, thanks to the generous assistance of the Spirit Mountain Community Fund.

Tips for Hospital Staff Members and Caregivers

When I Meet a Person Who is Blind, I Will …

Support by Phone

In a typical year, Blindskills assists over 2000 individuals who contact us via our local number from all over the United States and Canada and ask us for all kinds of information about blindness–rehabilitation and other services in their local areas, technology, and everyday tips for easier living. Call 503-581-4224

04 – Resources – Autism Resources, Articles, Support
May 22 all-day

What is Autism?

What you should know

Autism is a severe developmental disorder that affects the way a child sees and interacts with the rest of the world. It limits their ability to interact with others socially, in fact many autism suffers avoid human contact.

Autism is part of a larger group of disorders called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD). More information about autism: Click on each of these links

 


Autism-Definition

Autism is a developmental disability that comes from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills, and reasoning. Males are affected four times as often as females. Children may appear normal until around the age of 30 months.

 

Click each of these following titles learn more….

Autism Symptoms

Autism Symptoms vary widely in severity, include impairment in social interaction, fixation on inanimate objects, inability to communicate normally, and resistance to changes in daily routine. Characteristic traits include lack of eye contact, repetition of words or phrases, unmotivated tantrums, inability to express needs verbally, and insensitivity to pain.

Behaviors may change over time. Autistic children often have other disorders of brain function; about two thirds are mentally retarded; over one quarter develop seizures.

What Autism is Not

Autism can be confused with several other disorders which may have similar behaviors. Here is a list of autism like disorders that you should look at.

What Causes Autism

It remains unclear, but a psychological one has been ruled out. Neurological studies seem to indicate a primary brain dysfunction, and a genetic component is suggested by a pattern of autism in some families. It is largely believed that autism is a genetic disorder that involves several genes related to gene function. However it is unclear to researchers what causes these genes to turn on. Learn more about other causes of autism.

Autism Research

There are many exciting developments in autism research going on at the top universities. They are focusing on inherited autism and autism gene research.

Other Autism Spectrum Disorders

Asperger’s Syndrome – A child with asperger’s disorder has the same common problems as children with autism however they don’t have language development problems of a autistic child.

Pervasive Developmental Disorder and not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) – This child has autism but doesn’t meet the criteria for high functioning autism.

High-Functioning Autism – This child has autism but has normal learning and cognitive and learning skills. Language development is difficult initially but they become proficient eventually.

FAQ about Autism Special Education and IEP

This is an important list of questions and answers to help you deal with special education issues at your school.

Autism Tips for working with Teachers

This is a great check list of items to be aware of when you work with your child’s teacher and your child’s Individual Education Plan.

Tip: Go to our Autism education discussion boards and post a question with other parents.

Early Origins of Autism

 

ADDITIONAL LINKS TO RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE

 

Health Finder

National Institutes of Mental Health

Combined Health Information Database

Abstracts on Autism

 

 

 

Searchable Directory of Autism Resources

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE DIRECTORY PAGE 

Or Click on the Topic area directly below

Autism NOW Center’s fact sheets on topics of importance to people with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities are a resource you and your family members, as well as educators, employers, physicians and others, can use to get information in an easy-to-read and understand format.  The fact sheets are available in several languages in PDF form which can be printed out for your convenience. See the full list of topics and language choices below.

English:

Spanish:

 

Find the resources you need 1-885-828-8476

 

Article Links

Follow this page link for listings of over 800 articles and resources

https://autismnow.org/resources/

 

 

Interagency Autism Coordination Committee

About Autism

 

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that is estimated to affect about 1 in 36 children and approximately 2.21% of adults. Autism affects the way a person experiences the world and can result in significant challenges in social communication and interaction, as well as repetitive behaviors and unusual or intense interests.

People on the autism spectrum often have a strong preference for routines and predictability, and some are challenged in adapting to change. Many people on the autism spectrum experience sensory differences, including high or low sensitivity to sounds, light, textures, tastes, and physical touch. Some have accompanying language and/or intellectual disabilities, and some may be intellectually gifted or possess other unique abilities, talents, or strengths.

ASD can be diagnosed at any age, but differences generally appear in the first two years of life. ASD is known as a “spectrum” condition because it encompasses a wide variation in the type, combination, and severity of disabilities, as a well as a range of unique abilities and strengths, many of which can change over the course of a person’s lifespan. The type and intensity of supports and services that a child or adult on the autism spectrum may require, ranging from minimal to intensive, will vary depending on their unique needs.

With appropriate supports and an environment that promotes inclusion, acceptance, and empowerment, people on the autism spectrum can fully participate in community life and achieve their full potential.

This page includes resources that provide general information about autism.

Websites and Programs

  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder NIMH supports research and clinical trials investigating the underlying basis of autism, new approaches to screening, effective interventions, and other topics related to ASD. This NIMH page describes signs of autism, underlying biology, diagnosis, and interventions.
  • Autistic Self Advocacy Network
    • The Autistic Self Advocacy Network was created by autistic people and for autistic people. This page provides an overview of typical characteristics of autism.

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Toolkits and Guides

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Reports

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Videos

Federal Departments and Agencies

This list includes federal departments and agencies that provide funding, programs, and support for issues related to autism and other developmental disabilities.

Independent Agencies

  • National Council on Disability (NCD)
    • Meetings and Events The NCD is an independent federal agency that advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on policies, programs, practices, and procedures that affect people with disabilities. Their meetings are open to the public.
    • Resources This page includes information on disability rights and links to resources and services on education, employment, financial assistance and incentives, health care, housing, and more.
  • National Science Foundation (NSF)
    • About NSF The NSF is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education in all non-medical fields of science and engineering.
  • Social Security Administration (SSA)
    • Disability Benefits The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability programs provide assistance to people with disabilities. This page explains these benefits and the application process.
    • Spotlight on Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Accounts Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) allows individuals with disabilities to make tax-free saving accounts to cover qualified disability expenses. Individuals can save up to $100,000 without counting against their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility.

 

 

Transition from youth to adulthood

Websites and Programs

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Toolkits and Guides

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Reports

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Research Articles

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Videos

 

Employment

National data has shown that many autistic adults are unemployed or underemployed, even when compared to people with other disabilities and in spite of having needed skills and abilities for the workplace. Researchers and policy makers have worked to develop programs that can increase opportunities for employment and improve employment outcomes. This includes job training and recruitment programs, as well as supports for employees and employers to increase retention and success in the workplace. This page provides information related to employment for people with autism and other disabilities.

Websites and Programs

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Reports

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Housing

Housing plays an important role in ensuring the well being of people on the autism spectrum and helping them integrate into the community. Some people can live independently with minimal or no supports, while others require high levels of support. There is a variety of federal and private resources that can enable people to live in settings that best fit their needs. This page provides information about models of housing for people with disabilities and resources and programs related to disability housing.

Websites and Programs

  • Medicaid.Gov
    • Home & Community Based Services This page provides information on Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) regulations. The page includes a training series for stakeholders, transition plans for individual states, technical assistance, and more. The Final Regulation page provides an overview of rules and regulations states must follow when providing HCBS under Medicaid.
  • The Arc
    • Housing Overview This page provides an overview of housing issues that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) encounter as well the Arc’s advocacy efforts. The page also describes key federal housing initiatives that enable people with I/DD to live in the community and links to additional resources.

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Reports

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For Service Providers and Public Services

Unlocking Potential: Innovative Library Programs Enhancing the Lives of Autistic Individuals

http://librarysciencedegreesonline.org/libraries-and-autism/

 

Making Entertainment and Public Spaces More Autistim-Friendly

https://happiful.com/making-entertainment-and-public-spaces-more-autistic-friendly

 

 

 

 

 

04 – Resources – Dry January 2025 Book Club – Alcohol Free for 31 days @ Online Via Facebook Live
May 22 all-day
04 - Resources - Dry January 2025 Book Club - Alcohol Free for 31 days @ Online Via Facebook Live

 

 

DRY JANUARY BOOK CLUB

Alcohol-free for 31 Days

 

Thanks for joining my Dry January book club! Audio or physical books are fine.

I’ve read and listened to tons of books, podcasts and web content on sobriety and would love to hear perspectives from friends and family. Each week we will review one of the books below. There are tons of concepts I agree with and tons I disagree with in each of these books, so I’m excited to hear feedback from friends! I’ll announce the book on Sunday, and we can discuss the book the following Sunday. Please keep an open mind because you will hear some unique stories specific to the author’s experiences that you may or may not relate to and agree with, but if you enjoy hearing other people’s perspectives regardless, I think you can also find enjoyment in these books I’ve selected. Let’s have great respectful and productive discussions as we tackle Dry January together!

Use the link below to Join this Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1135230637941852

04 – Resources – SNA – Secular Narcotics Anonymous – Resources for Secular Recovery from Addiction
May 22 all-day
04 - Resources - SNA - Secular Narcotics Anonymous -  Resources for Secular Recovery from Addiction

Resources for Secular Recovery from Addiction

Organizations, Websites, & Social Media

The Secular NA Coffee Shop  (Facebook Group) A relatively new community of NA members and others interested in secular recovery who struggle with the language and culture of NA with particular regard to the religious content.

AA Agnostica is an exceptional site for 12-step recovery. It’s based on AA, but it’s highly relevant and useful for us all!

Secular Alcoholics Anonymous (Secular AA) is an organization whose mission is, “…to assure suffering alcoholics that they can find sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous without having to accept anyone else’s beliefs or deny their own. Secular AA does not endorse or oppose any form of religion or belief system and operates in accordance with the Third Tradition of the Alcoholics Anonymous Program: “the only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking.” https://aasecular.org

Secular Al_Anon – “This web page is for people interested in recovery from the effects of someone else’s drinking in their lives, who want Al-Anon to be a comfortable place for people of no religion, any religion, or any uncertainty on such issues. It offers contacts and resources.http://rivenwoodbooks.com/secularAlanon/ 

Secular Recovery Meetings – An extensive list (with links) of online secular recovery meetings. Meetings listed include Secular AA, Secular NA, Secular Al-Anon, Recovery Dharma, or simply secular recovery meetings without any other associations or affiliations.  https://secularrecovery.online/secular-recovery-meetings 

Another website of a collection of different affiliates all that focus on secular recovery. https://www.worldwidesecularmeetings.com/

Secular AA Online Meetings spreadsheet – includes NA meetings too. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AuWy7FKCG-R_pyRZzEjFXkH-Rw_0VEzi/view 

Secular Overeaters and Friends – an interesting recovery community that is relevant to us!  https://secularovereaters.org/so-art/?fbclid=IwAR2y0-bN3OSwr1_6ePYb-o0IOY5cgfCUn-Yb_x0JcLO9Ez4Bxwr7O_RHusU

NA Agnosticahttp://www.naagnostica.org/ 

https://recoverydharma.org/meeting-list Recovery Dharma is an organization that has meetings that focus on healing trauma and addiction. Whilst this is a Buddhist organisation they take a more secular approach while using Buddhist practices and insights.

Readings Used in Secular NA Meetings (posted by Eli)https://readings.secna.or


Pamphlets, Articles, and Short Readings

Secular 12 Steps – Beyond Belief Seattle Group – 2021 Developed by the Beyond Belief Seattle NA Group in 2021. One interpretation of the NA 12 Steps from a secular, non-religious perspective. 

The 12 Steps of Narcotics Anonymous Revised by ChatGPT
initiated by Michael E., April 27, 2023. ChatGPT is the most popular of the new artificial intelligence programs. It was directed to “rewrite the NA 12 steps to remove any references to god or a higher power.” The response to this initial query was posted on April 27, 2023 to the Secular NA Coffeeshop Facebook group. Based on feedback, two minor edits were made to remove inclusion of the terms “prayer” and “spiritual.”

By Young Addicts, For Young Addicts
This official NA pamphlet does not emphasize the “higher power” aspects of non-secular NA. A good intro for younger addicts seeking help in NA. https://secularna.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/By-For-Young-AddictsEN3113_2008.pdf

Secular NA – Connecting Globally Amid a World in Crisis Secular NA – Connecting Globally Amid a World in Crisis 
originally published 2021 in the AA Agnostica website
by Michael E from Beyond Belief Seattle, this article shares experiences as an atheist in recover, explains how the Beyond Belief Seattle and Beyond Belief International groups were formed, and the emerging global secular NA community.


Books or Longer Readings

Secular 12 Step Handbook  Seattle-Everett Beyond Belief NA Group (April 2021)
     The Secular 12 Step Handbook was created by members of the Seattle-Everett Beyond Belief NA Group to help our members in their secular step work. Others have expressed interest in the guide, so we are making it available here. The Group considers this a work in progress, and actively seeks suggestions and input. Please send comments to bbeliefseattle@gmail.com. The Handbook is NOT an approved NA resource. https://secularna.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BBSeattle-Secular-12-Step-Handbook-April-2021.docx

18 Alternative Versions of Secular Steps This is a compilation of all the secular steps we currently have available to us. If you know of more, email us and let us know so we can review it and possibly add it to this running document. 

Beyond Belief. Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life by Joe C.
     The first secular daily reflection book written in a contemporary language for today’s addicts and alcoholics in recovery. “The book is aimed at a general 12-Step readership, but it is mindful that there heretofore exist no such aids for unbelievers, freethinkers, and the unconventionally spiritual.

About the Secular NA

Secular NA was launched in January 2021. It is a joint effort by the Beyond Belief NA group from Melbourne, Australia and the Seattle-Everett, WA, USA NA group to promote secular Narcotics Anonymous recovery.

The primary purpose is to provide relevant and credible information about non-religious secular NA 12 step groups and recovery. ANY and EVERY ADDICT – secular or religious – is welcome.

04 – Resources – TWP – The Whole Person – Accessibility and Adaptive Equipment
May 22 all-day
04 - Resources - TWP - The Whole Person - Accessibility and Adaptive Equipment

 

Accessibility and Adaptive Equipment

 

Accessibility Medical Equipment, LLC

A non-profit making accessibility affordable.

Accessible Backyards

Helping all your guests enjoy your yard.
Accessible Parking Enforcement

Non-emergency police line: 816-234-5111
Accessible Pharmacy

Accessible Pharmacy is a worldwide leader in medication-specific health equity for people with disabilities. Health equity is about attaining the highest level of health for all people, where everyone has an accessible opportunity to reach optimal health regardless of disability, preferred language, or other factors that affect access to care and health outcomes.
Accessibility Remodeling

Remodeler dedicated to making homes safe and convenient for people of all ages, sizes and abilities.
Accessology

Helping clients understand all state and federal accessiblity laws and how they pertain to each individual.
Advanced Arm Dynamics

Provides the latest technology in upper extremity prosthetics worldwide.
Altimate Medical

Quality standing frames.
askEARN

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) is a free resource that helps employers tap the benefits of disability diversity. We educate public- and private-sector organizations on ways to build inclusive workplace cultures, and we empower them to become leaders in the employment and advancement of people with disabilities.
Break Boundaries

Helping people with mobility impairments increase their independence, and improve their quality of life, with the help of cutting edge Assistive Technology.
First Hand Foundation

The First Hand Foundation provides funding for individual children with health-related needs when insurance and other financial resources have been exhausted. They also create and support programs that identify issues before they become critical and that empower people to take charge of their health.
Hanger Clinic

Orthotic and prosthetic patient care, products, services, and therapeutic solutions that empower patients, customers and partners.
Horizon Orthotic & Prosthetic Experience (H.O.P.E.)

Provides custom orthotics (orthopedic bracing) and prosthetics (artificial limbs) to patients in the Kansas City metropolitan area and across the Midwest.
Innovation in Motion

All terrain wheelchairs.
Invacare

Manufacture and distribution of innovative home and long-term care medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles.
Lifewise Renovations

Source for combining affordable remodeling services with the expertise of healthcare professionals for aging-in-place and universal design remodeling.
NuMotion

Responsive and innovative provider of custom wheelchairs. Also providing service and repair of wheelchairs.
Otto Bock Healthcare

Manufactures prostheses, braces and orthoses, children’s wheelchairs, cushions and accessories.
Permobil

Provider of advanced rehab mobility solutions and accessories.
Pindot/Freedom Design

Custom seating.
Quantum Rehab

Designs and manufactures complex rehabilitation solutions for individuals with comprehensive mobility needs.
Restorative Therapies

Revolutionary electrical stimulation devices and therapies to help you stay active and stay ready.
Ride Designs

Seating products to help promote healthy skin, while providing improved mobility, balance and control.
Silver Cross

Recycles and new healthcare equipment.
The Standing Company

Maker of the SuperStand Standing Wheelchair that allows someone who is normally confined to a seated position in a traditional wheelchair to STAND UP and stretch out with ease and safety, at any time, in any place.
Sunrise Medical

Development, design, manufacture and distribution of manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, motorized scooters and both standard and customized seating and positioning systems.
Therafin

Manufactures and sells rehabilitation and home health care products through a network of dealers and distributors.
TiLite

Providing both titanium and aluminum chairs that are considered wheeled prosthetic: every frame is made to measure for each individual.
Tobii

The world leader in eye tracking. We transform industries and lives through humanized technology, using eye tracking as our core.
United Access

Specializing in adapting vehicles for those with disabilities.

 

04 – Resources – UWI – United Ways of Iowa – Who is ALICE? ( Asset Limited , Income Constrained, Employed ) Poverty Simulations and Online Tools
May 22 all-day

 

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.

ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.

For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICEAsset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.

ALICE households:

  • Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE

  • Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services

  • Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills

  • Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work

  • Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car

  • Are part of every community nationwide

 

Oregon Overview

United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.

Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…

  • 12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

  • 33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live

  • Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)

While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.

FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon

National Overview — 2022

United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.

Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…

  • 13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

  • 29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live

  • Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)

While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .

ARE YOU ALICE?

ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income

Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).

With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.

The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.

Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool

 

 

ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator

The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.

Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).

CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator

 

United For ALICE Wage Tool

Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE

In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.

While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.

The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.

 

CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

05 – Helpline – CMA – Crystal Meth Anonymous – 24 Hour HELPLINE – (885) 638-4373 – 24/7 @ Online Via ZOOM
May 22 all-day
05 - Helpline - CMA - Crystal Meth Anonymous - 24 Hour HELPLINE  - (885) 638-4373 - 24/7 @ Online Via ZOOM

 

 

Crystal Meth Anonymous

(885) – 638 4373

 

CMA’s 24-Hour Helpline is available to provide information and offer support to anyone seeking recovery from crystal meth addiction. The Helpline is not a crisis hotline. We do not respond to emergencies or answer medical or legal questions.

Call the CMA Helpline at: (855) METH-FREE(855) 638-4373

 

Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth. For the addict we suggest laying a solid foundation with meetings and fellowship, sponsorship and step-work, service and commitments.

 

05 – Hotline – DWIHN – Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network – Mental Heath Crisis Help – 1-800-241-4949 – 24/7
May 22 all-day

Mental Health Crisis Help

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is Here to Talk. Here to Help. Our trained clinicians are standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you.

Crisis Helpline

Helpline:(800) 241-4949 (24/7)
TTY:(800) 630-1044 (24/7)
DWIHN:(313) 833-2500 (8:00 am – 4:30 pm M-F)

DWIHN Customer Service

Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Toll-Free: 888-490-9698 or 313-833-3232
TDD/TTY: 800-630-1044
Fax: 313-833-2217 or 313-833-4280

Recipient Rights Office

Toll-Free: 888-339-5595
TDD/TTY: 888-339-5588

05 – Warmline – 7 Cups – 7 Cups of Tea – Free 24/7 Teen Support Chat – 24/7 @ text chat
May 22 all-day
05 - Warmline - 7 Cups - 7 Cups of Tea - Free 24/7 Teen Support Chat - 24/7 @ text chat

7 CUPS

Free 24/7 Teen Support Chat

7 Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support.

Need to talk to someone? Our trained volunteer listeners are available 24/7 to give emotional support over online chat. It’s anonymous and completely free. When you need someone to talk to, we’re here to listen and help you feel better.

7 Cups provides a free, dedicated chat service specifically for teens aged 13 to 17

CLICK HERE TO FOR TEEN CHAT SUPPORT

  • 24/7 Availability:
    The service is accessible around the clock, ensuring that teens can reach out for support whenever they need it.

  • Anonymous & Confidential:
    Teens can chat without revealing personal details, creating a secure space where they can express themselves freely.

  • Trained Volunteer Listeners:
    The chat line is staffed by volunteer listeners who are either peers or adults trained in teen support. They focus on active listening, offering empathetic, non-judgmental support tailored to the unique challenges teens face.

  • Safe & Moderated Environment:
    The platform includes safeguards and moderation to help maintain a supportive, respectful atmosphere for young users.

  • User-Friendly Access:
    Available via the 7 Cups website and mobile app, the service is designed to be easy for teens to navigate, ensuring quick and hassle-free access when needed.

 

05 – Warmline – 7-Cups – 7-Cups of Tea – Anonymous virtual chat with caring listeners – 24/7
May 22 all-day
05 - Warmline - 7-Cups  - 7-Cups of Tea - Anonymous virtual chat with caring listeners - 24/7

Free 24/7 Chat

7 Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support.

Need to talk to someone? Our trained volunteer listeners are available 24/7 to give emotional support over online chat. It’s anonymous and completely free. When you need someone to talk to, we’re here to listen and help you feel better.

Click Here To Chat Live

Key Features

  • 24/7 Accessibility:
    The service is available around the clock, ensuring that whenever someone feels overwhelmed—be it day or night—they can reach out for support immediately.

  • Anonymity & Confidentiality:
    Users can chat anonymously, which helps create a secure environment where they feel safe sharing personal thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment or exposure.

  • Trained Volunteer Listeners:
    The free service connects users with a community of volunteer listeners who are trained to provide empathetic, non-judgmental support. Although these listeners are not licensed therapists, they offer a compassionate ear and can help de-escalate feelings of distress.

  • User-Friendly Interface:
    Accessible via both the website and mobile apps, the chat service is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate, making it simple for anyone to access support quickly.

  • Immediate Emotional Support:
    For individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, or feelings of isolation, the service acts as an instant lifeline—providing someone to talk to during tough times without any wait.

 

05 – Warmline – DDA – Dual Diagnosis Anonymous – DDA Chat Room and Resource Group – 24/7 @ Online Via ZOOM
May 22 all-day
05 - Warmline - DDA - Dual Diagnosis Anonymous - DDA Chat Room and Resource Group - 24/7 @ Online Via ZOOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DDA Chat room and resource group

Greetings,
This new chat/resource group was created to help support those and their families who suffer from mental health and, or, addiction struggles during the coronavirus situation.
Please know that we are all in this together, so please invite those who might be able to help or benefit.  The five rules of respect will govern this site, so love, encouragement, and valid resources are the primary mission of this group. We look forward to the support of the community and sharing support and resources for those who need it.
IMPORTANT: Anyone who chooses to promote panic, fear, racism, or misinformation will be asked to stop and or be blocked.
Love, peace, and blessings (LPB)

Join The Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053021475070135/

DDA’s Five Rules of Respect
1. First, and most importantly, who you see here and what is said here, let it stay here! (Here! Here!) Confidentiality and anonymity are the spiritual foundations that keep our recovery possible.
2. Questions and answers are welcome and positive feedback is given, when asked for.
3. Keep it real.
4. Try not to disrupt the group.
5. It is OK to pass, if you do not wish to share.
05 – Warmline – GA – Gamblers Anonymous and more – (855) 222-5542 – Weekdays and Weekends @ Phone
May 22 all-day

 

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 #
Sunday9pmHelp@gmail.com

Monday 6pm PT
1-712-770-4925 code 554671 #
Monday9pmHelp@gmail.com

Tuesday 6pm PT
1-712-770-4943 code 253824 #
Tuesday9pmHelp@gmail.com

Wednesday 6pm PT
1-712-770-4160 code 611704 #
Wednesday9pmHelp@gmail.com

Thursday 6pm PT
1-712-770-4981 code 872853 #
Thursday9pmHelp@gmail.com

Friday Noon PT
1-712-770-4979 code 703758 #
Friday3pmHelp@gmail.com (TBD)

Friday 6pm PT
1-712-770-4996 code 595094 #
Friday9pmHelp@gmail.com

Saturday 6pm PT
1-712-770-5335 code 491301 #
Saturday9pmHelp@gmail.com

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

05 – Warmline – NCPG – National Council on Problem Gaming – National Problem Gaming Chatline @ ncpgambling.org/chat – 24/7 @ Online Via Chat
May 22 all-day
05 - Warmline - NCPG - National Council on Problem Gaming - National Problem Gaming Chatline @ ncpgambling.org/chat - 24/7 @ Online Via Chat

 

National Problem Gambling Helpline

Chatline

www.ncpgambling.org/chat

Click the link below to chat with a helpline specialist.

Free, confidential and available 24/7. Works in all 50 states.

Online. Click here to enter.

Below are state helpline text/chat numbers. Hyperlinked items with take you directly to their contact page:

Arizona: Text NEXTSTEP to 53342

California: Text SUPPORT to 53342

Connecticut: Text CTGAMB to 53342

Illinois:  Text ILGAMB to 53342

Indiana: Text INGAMBÂto 53342

Minnesota: Text HOPE to 53342

Mississippi: Text to MSGAMB 53342

North Carolina:  Text MORETHANAGAMENC 53342

If you would like to call the National Problem Gambling Helpline, dial 1-800-522-4700

If you would like to text the helpline, text 1-800-522-4700.

NCPG also supports GamTalk, a 24/7 moderated online peer support forum, www.gamtalk.org.

 

05 – Warmline – OFSN – OREGON FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK – OREGON LGBTQ YOUTH & FAMILY RESOURCES – Local, State, National and LGBTQ Crisis and Support Resources – 24/7
May 22 all-day

 

 

OREGON LGBTQ CRISIS LINES

Local, state, national and LGBTQ crisis and support resources.

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GENERAL CRISIS & SUPPORT LINES

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.

If you or a friend are experiencing suicidal thoughts or are having a crisis and need support, dial 988 or Oregon’s Lines for Life: 800-273-8255.

Excerpt(s) from this 988 link: https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtqi/

LGBTQI+ people under 25 can access 24/7 LGBTQI+ support via the 988 Lifeline.

  • To call an LGBTQI-trained crisis counselor, dial 988 and then press 3.
  • To text, send the word “PRIDE” to 988.
  • To chat, you can visit this link, https://chat.988lifeline.org/  then opt-in on the Pre-Chat Survey by checking off the box for LGBTQI+ support.
  • To use ASL / Video for Deaf or Hard of Hearing, use this LINK
  • Phone, text & chat available in English and Spanish / Espanol

Like other oppressed communities, LGBTQI+ communities are disproportionately at risk for suicide and other mental health struggles due to historic and ongoing structural violence. This [website] has information and resources for those looking for help and support for yourself or loved ones who identify within the vast, diverse, and thriving LGBTQI+ communities.

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OREGON CRISIS or EMOTIONAL DISTRESS LINES

Oregon Lines for Life

Lines for Life will connect you with trained crisis counselors on their 24/7 (24hrs er day, all day, 7 days per week, weekdays and weekends).  They are trained to provide responsive support during a crisis and/or emotional distress for youth, young adults, families, older adults, military service members and veterans – in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority.  Struggles with emotional distress, mental health, addictions, trauma, grief, racial equity and more are real and you are not alone in this journey.  Caring people are willing to listen and support you in your journey.  If you don’t connect well with the first person, try calling again.  You Matter.  Every Life Matters.

Phone (TOLL FREE, NO COST):

  English: 800-273-8255
  En español: 888-628-9454
  TTY: 800-799-4TTY (4889)

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Oregon YouthLine:  “We Listen.  We Support. We Keep it to Ourselves”

Teen 2 Teen peer crisis support – available 4pm to 10pm PST daily.

Oregon YouthLine is a peer crisis line for youth ages 21 and younger. Teens are available to help daily between 4pm and 10pm PST (Pacific Time).  Outside those hours, calls are answered by adult call counselors who can talk with youth and young adults.  Or, there is online chat via the YouthLine website.

graphic image with text for Oregon YouthLine inviting teens to text, chat, call, or emailPhone (toll free):  877-968-8491

Text:teen2teen” to 839863

Chat online: at YouthLine website  4pm and 10pm PST

Email:  teen2teen@linesforlife.org

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Crisis Chat Text Line available 24/7 any time day or night, anywhere in the USA

Text: “home” to 741741

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – available 24/7

Phone (toll free):

  English: 800-273-8255.

  En Espanol: 888-628-9454  Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio

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Oregon Child Abuse Hotline – available 24/7 to report child abuse and neglect

  Phone 855-503-SAFE (7233)

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National Runaway Safeline – available 24/7

Provides advice and assistance to runaways, including resources, shelter, transportation, assistance in finding counseling, and transitioning back to home life. NRS frontline staff will also act as advocates and mediators if/as needed.

Phone (toll-free): 800-RUNAWAY / 800-786-2929

Website: https://www.1800runaway.org/youth-teens/get-help

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Teen Line  – available 6pm to 10m PST Nationwide

Phone (toll free): 800-852-8336

Text: “TEEN” to 839863

Email: info@teenlineonline.org

Message Board: https://teenlineonline.org/board/

Website: https://www.teenline.org/youth

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LGBTQ CRISIS LINES, SUPPORT & ONLINE CHAT

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Trevor Lifeline (for LGBTQ youth) – available 24/7

Trevor Phone (toll-free): 1-866-488-7386

Trevor Chat: Text “Start” to 678-678

Trevor Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/

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LGBT National Youth Talkline  – available 1-9pm PST weekdays, 9am to 2pm PST on Saturdays

Serves youth and young adults ages 25 and under.  Provides telephone, online private one-to-one chat and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.

Phone (toll-free): 800-246-7743 Youth  / Young Adult

National LGBT Hotline: 888-843-4564 All Ages

National Coming Out Support Hotline: 888-OUT-LGBT / 888-688-5428

Online Peer Support Chat: https://lgbthotline.org/chat/

Online Moderated Youth Chat Rooms: https://lgbthotline.org/youthchatrooms/

Website: https://lgbthotline.org/youth-talkline/

Web Page on Self Harm Prevention / Reduction: https://lgbthotline.org/self-harm-prevention/

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Trans Lifeline (for Trans Gender) – available 10am-6pm PST Weekdays M-F

Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.

Phone (toll-free): (877) 565-8860 English, Option 2 for Spanish/Espanol

Website: https://www.translifeline.org/

Crisis Caller’s Bill of Rights: https://translifeline.org/safe-hotlines/crisis-callers-bill-of-rights/

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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Q Chat Space

Q Chat Space is an online community chat for LGBTQ youth and teens who are questioning their identity, ages 13-19, facilitated by staff and volunteers from LGBTQ community centers around the country. Provides a place to connect and get access to information and resources. Q Chat Space is a program of CenterLink, the national organization for LGBTQ community centers.

Website: https://www.qchatspace.org/

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Self Abuse Finally Ends (SAFE)

Addresses individuals coping with non-suicidal self-injury, including locally-based information, support and therapy referrals.

Website: http://www.selfinjury.com/

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True Colors United

The True Colors Fund is working to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, creating a world in which all young people can be their true selves.

Phone: (212) 461-4401

Website: https://www.truecolorsunited.org/

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PARENT SUPPORT LINES

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Reach Out Oregon (ROO) Warmline / Parent Support Warmline

Available Monday – Friday 12-7 pm PST (except for holidays).

A parent / caregiver support service that provides peer support, access to services and referrals for parents and caregivers with a child or youth experiencing emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. The warmline is a project of Reach Out Oregon and the Oregon Family Support Network.

Phone: 833-732-2467

Website: https://www.reachoutoregon.org/

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PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of the LGBT Community)

Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.  Features resources on how to help loved ones, how to be a better ally, and much more.

Website: https://pflag.org/

Web Page with Resources and Information: https://pflag.org/find-resources/

Web Page with Mental Health Resources: https://pflag.org/resource/mental-health-resources/

 

 

 

05 – Warmline – Oregon LINEA de ESPERNAZA – (800) 698-2392 – Disponible 24 horas @ Phone
May 22 all-day
05 - Warmline - Oregon LINEA de ESPERNAZA - (800) 698-2392 - Disponible 24 horas @ Phone

OREGON

LINEA de ESPERANZA

1-800-698-2392

Disponible a las 24 horas

Visite la página web para obtener más información en:

https://ccswebsite.org/warmline

Quienquiera que seas y lo que sea por lo que estés pasando, ¡eres bienvenido en la Warmline! Nuestro atento equipo de compañeros capacitados ofrece apoyo de pares confidencial y sin prejuicios todos los días. ¡No se necesitan citas! ¡Estamos aquí para usted! Nuestro objetivo es conectarnos contigo, escuchar y descubrir juntos cómo podemos dar sentido a nuestras experiencias. Entendemos que cada persona tiene una visión del mundo única. Las personas pueden ver más posibilidades para nosotros mismos cuando nos conectamos con un compañero compasivo. Los miembros de nuestro equipo de Warmline son personas que han experimentado desafíos en la vida, incluidos estados de ánimo, voces, visiones, traumas y adicciones. Sabemos lo que es sentir grandes sentimientos o encontrarnos en momentos en los que parece haber poco que esperar. No hay necesidad de pasar por esto solo… ¡Llámenos! Línea de ayuda de Oregón 1-800-698-2392

 

El apoyo intencional de pares (IPS, por sus siglas en inglés) proporciona un marco poderoso para crear relaciones en las que ambas personas aprenden y crecen juntas. IPS se utiliza en todo el mundo en entornos comunitarios, de apoyo entre pares y de servicios humanos, y es una herramienta para el desarrollo comunitario que honra las fortalezas y el valor innato de cada persona. ¿Por qué IPS? Los compañeros se reúnen en torno a experiencias compartidas y, a menudo, el deseo de cambiar vidas. Pero sin un nuevo marco sobre el cual construir, las personas con frecuencia recrean la “ayuda” en función de lo que se les hizo. IPS ofrece una base para hacer algo diferente. Nos enfocamos en construir relaciones que sean mutuas, exploratorias y conscientes del poder. No intentaremos “arreglarlo”, pero nos encantaría conectarnos con usted para escuchar, compartir y aprender con usted a medida que ambos avanzamos en nuestros viajes de vida. Nuestro apoyo de pares confidencial y sin prejuicios comienza con la premisa de que las personas han aprendido a dar sentido a sus experiencias y relaciones a partir de todo lo que han aprendido en sus vidas. Sabemos que esto ha llevado a muchas personas a sentirse indignas, desconfiadas e inherentemente defectuosas. Sin entender cómo nosotros, como individuos, hemos llegado a saber lo que sabemos sobre estar en una relación y el mundo que nos rodea, es probable que tengamos problemas, no solo con angustia emocional, sino también con una lucha continua cuando hay tensión en la relación. o en la propia comunidad.


Creemos que la crisis es una oportunidad para aprender. En una conversación mutua y respetuosa, los compañeros descubren juntos cómo han desarrollado sus creencias sobre sí mismos y el mundo en el que viven. Juntas, ayuda y crisis se redefinen y adquieren un nuevo significado. Cada persona tiene la oportunidad de desafiarse a sí misma para aprender cómo podría cambiar su historia traumática de victimización y crisis por una de bienestar mental.


No damos consejos ni intentamos “conseguir” que nadie haga nada. Estamos allí para escuchar y validar los sentimientos y experiencias de la persona que llama. Juntos tenemos una conversación en la que ambos nos volvemos más conscientes mientras aprendemos y crecemos juntos. Compartimos experiencias y conocimientos para descubrir formas en las que aprendemos nuevas formas de manejar nuestros sentimientos y descubrimos formas más sanas de relacionarnos con los demás. Una vez que un individuo tuvo que “hacer frente” a un problema, puede aprender a desafiar sus creencias con respecto a ese problema, tener una experiencia diferente de la situación y ya no tener que “hacer frente” porque el problema ya no existe. El uso de esta Oregon Warmline puede ayudar a las personas a disminuir la necesidad de visitas frecuentes al médico, tratamiento en la sala de emergencias, participación con la policía y la necesidad de cuidados más intensivos.

05 – Warmline – QCS – QChatSpace – Online Community for LGBTQ+ Teens – As Scheduled Daily @ online contact provider
May 22 all-day
05 - Warmline - QCS - QChatSpace - Online Community for LGBTQ+ Teens  - As Scheduled Daily @ online contact provider

 

 

 

Online Community for LGBTQ+ Teens

We’re glad you’re here

Find and give support, have fun, connect around shared interests, and get good information. Chat with like-minded peers in live chats designed for you & by you, facilitated by folks who care.

Join A Chat

(Chats last 1.5 hours)

First time joining our chats? Follow these easy steps!

  1. FORM: Complete our First Time User form.
  2. FOLLOWSign up for text reminders, or follow our Instagram/Facebook to get reminders about our chats.
  3. REGISTER: When it’s time for the chat, come back here and click the “Join Now!” button, then register for a new Rocket Chat account. IMPORTANT: You must use the same email address you used for your First Time User form!
  4. WAIT: Check your email! You will receive an email once your account has been activated.
  5. JOIN: After your account has been activated, come back here and join the chat!

Have questions? Experiencing issues? Contact us!

Check our chat schedule to learn more about the upcoming chat topics and times!

Click/tap to get text reminders for a chat. Text messages will come from 1-833-907-3209.

 

 

 

 

05 – Warmline – SREC – SoberRecovery – Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information Forum – 24/7 @ Website
May 22 all-day

 

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information Forum

Your Guide to Alcoholism Drug Addictions Help and Information. SoberRecovery.com is a community of over 168,000 recovering alcoholics, recovering addicts, recovering co-dependents and their friends, family and loved ones.

To join us, simply take two minutes to register here. Our forums are divided into easy to find categories. Browse the list or start out in Newcomers where you’ll get a warm welcome. If you have questions, be sure to check out the FAQ‘s. SoberRecovery.com offers Alcoholism Drug Addictions Help and Information 24 Hours a day. We’re always free, always open, and we’re glad you’re here.
After Registration, Join the Forum Using This Link
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/
05 – Warmline – TL – Trans Lifeline: Resources for Dealing with Post-Election Grief @ phone
May 22 all-day

 

 

Resources for Dealing with Post-Election Grief

 

Like many folks, we continue to process the various presidential actions Trump took during his first day of office. The White House’s website lists 46 items, including executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations related to his intention to militarize the U.S.-Mexico border, to restore the pace and scale of fossil fuel extraction and energy production, to end birthright citizenship outlined in the 14th Amendment, to pardon Jan. 6 insurrectionists, to create federal definitions of “women” and “girls” as females and “men” and “boys” as males, defining male and female as biological, binary, and immutable, and to terminate all DEI, accessibility, and environmental justice offices and positions across the federal government, just to name a few. Constitutionally, the President can’t create laws, but the position does have broad authority to direct how the federal agencies enforce the law.

While it remains to be seen what the approval, rollout, and implementation of any of these will look like, we want to reiterate that no matter what happens, we will find ways to show up for the community through mutual aid, peer support, and innovative care practices. Political flashpoints like this have amplified issues that impact us directly, stirring up a range of emotions that can be challenging and anxiety-inducing to hold and sit with. To support you during this time, we’ve curated a selection of resources to help you navigate the post-election period with resilience, self-compassion, and community support.

Resources in the Age of 47

Articles, guides, zines, webinars, and videos compiled by the Interaction Institute for Social Change. Access them here: https://bit.ly/3WNFZQG

A group of four young people with varying skin tones stand closely together, embracing each other. They have confident and affectionate expressions as they look directly at the camera.

Dear Trans Kids, You Don’t Need the Government’s Permission to Exist

In this op-ed, Raquel Willis offers advice to trans kids on resisting discriminatory times and calls on the strength and resolve of trans trailblazers throughout history. Read the article here: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/dear-trans-kids-raquel-willis

A colorful, abstract floral design background with the words “FOLX” and “We are here for you” in white text. The background is a mix of pinks, purples and blues.

Mental Health and Coping Tools by FOLX

FOLX put together a roundup of coping strategies, mental health services, and tips for managing election-related anxiety: folxhealth.com/library/mental-health-toolkit-resources-to-take-care-of-yourself

Erin Reed, a young light-skinned trans woman with long dark hair parted in the middle, stands facing the camera with a neutral expression. She wears a black blouse and is in a softly green-lit room. Behind her, a desk holds a plant, and butterfly artwork decorates the wall.

Steps For Transgender People Preparing For Federal Crackdowns Under Trump

Journalist and trans rights activist Erin Reed provides guidance for trans people on steps to take in preparation for anticipated restrictions and legal challenges under Trump’s re-election. Reed’s article covers actions like updating identification documents, obtaining passports with correct gender markers, securing medication supplies, and exploring relocation options to safer areas. Read the article here: erininthemorning.com/p/steps-for-transgender-people-preparing

A person holds a small bouquet of flowers in front of a concrete wall, wearing a grey sweater. Behind them is a collage of black-and-white photographs interspersed with pink and teal shapes, creating a contrast between soft florals and sharp lines. The person's face is obscured, inviting interpretation of their feelings. The composition combines a sense of hope and peace, represented by the flowers, with conflict and chaos symbolized by the background images. The scene feels both unsettling and thought-provoking.

How to survive the apocalypse (again)

This article by non-binary trans woman Kai Cheng Thom dives into ways to cope and build resilience through community, self-care, and connection. Whether you’re looking for tips on managing stress, tools for self-care, or stories that reflect our shared struggles, this piece offers insight and support for trans folks who know how hard it can be: xtramagazine.com/health/survive-mental-health-homophobia-transphobia-268850

Illustration of a person with purple hair holding a red star close to their chest, wearing a yellow sweater. The background is a deep blue, adding contrast to the warm colors of their clothing and the star.

Finding Support & Building Community After the 2024 Elections: A Guide for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth

To help support LGBTQIA2S+ young people process the outcome of the election, as well as find support and build community, The Trevor Project has a number of tips to consider and explore: thetrevorproject.org/blog/finding-support-building-community-after-the-2024-elections

A person of color with a nose ring is holding a necklace with a symbol on it. The text "How to survive the election. Jade Barber" is on a yellow background and the text "Drummond St Services Queerspace" is at the bottom of the image.

How To Survive the Election as a Trans Person

Written by Jade Barber for Queerspace

Written in Australia two years ago, this article offers timeless advice for trans people navigating the challenges of election cycles—advice that applies especially to the 2024 U.S. general election. It highlights how elections often amplify anti-trans rhetoric and policies, impacting trans communities’ mental health and safety. The article suggests strategies for protecting one’s well-being, like setting boundaries on political discussions, staying informed selectively, focusing on self-care, and connecting with supportive communities. By prioritizing personal resilience and choosing how and when to engage, trans people can protect themselves from the intense scrutiny and negativity that often accompany election periods.

TWLOHA’s Mental Health Toolkit

The resources in To Write Love on Her Arms’ Mental Health Toolkit offer valuable support for trans people facing the pressures of the 2024 U.S. general election. These resources emphasize coping strategies, self-care practices, and mental health tips that can help individuals manage stress, set boundaries, and seek community support during politically charged times. By providing guides on handling anxiety, grounding exercises, and connection to support networks, TWLOHA equips trans people with tools to navigate the heightened emotional impact that elections can bring.

Access the toolkit at twloha.com/mental-health-toolkit

The 2024 Elections and Beyond: Fortifying Ourselves, Our Organizations, and Our Ecosystems Toolkit

This toolkit from the Building Movement Project offers a series of frameworks and accompanying worksheets for individuals, organizations, and networks to:

  • Clarify values and identify roles that benefit the broader ecosystem
  • Gather the necessary analysis, partnerships, and tools from our movement “pantry”
  • Consider reasons why organizations may want to engage in rapid response efforts
  • Explore stances such as Defend, Disrupt, Demand, Document, Discuss, Design, and Deepen
  • Fortify our individual and organizational well-being for the months ahead
A poster with a purple and pink galaxy background. The text reads "Post-Election Live Embodiment Practice with Oscar & Prentis" The image features a headshot of Oscar on the left and a headshot of Prentis on the right. Prentis is standing and looking at the camera. Oscar is looking to the side. Both headshots are set into circles.

Recording of the Post-Election Live Embodiment Practice

On November 6, 2024, Prentis Hemphill, Alta Starr, and Óscar Trujillo of The Embodiment Institute (TEI) hosted this Post-Election Practice. Watch the recording here.

A graphic showing four ways to take action against injustice: Protect People: This includes harm reduction and protecting targeted people. Defend Civic Institutions: This means safeguarding democratic institutions, such as elections, the EPA, and more. Disrupt and Disobey: This includes strategizing acts of civil disobedience and protest to oppose policies. Build Alternatives: This involves creating parallel institutions, alternative party platforms, and new cultural ways of life. The graphic includes icons for each of the ways to take action.

10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won

The key to taking effective action in a Trump world is to avoid perpetuating the autocrat’s goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation. Continue reading: wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins

The image shows a stencil applied on a surface, with the pink spray paint filling in the stencil, creating the words "Solidarity Not Charity". The stencil is partially obscuring the words. The background is a mix of different colored surfaces.

How To Start A Mutual Aid Program

Big Door Brigade is a website that provides resources for organizing community-based mutual aid efforts. It offers guidance, tools, and examples for building systems of solidarity and support outside traditional charity or government assistance, focusing on community resilience and self-reliance. Visit bigdoorbrigade.com

A photo of a group of young protestors raising their fists in front of a police force.

How To Start A Copwatch

This PDF provides everything you need to know to start a copwatch for your action or community. Copwatching is a form of direct action in which autonomous, loosely affiliated groups set out to observe and document police activity as a way of preventing police misconduct and brutality. Download from workersdefensealliance.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/HOWTOCOPWATCH.pdf

 

05 – Warmline – WFA – Wildflower Alliance – Discord Peer Support Server – Weekdays and Weekends 24/7 @ Online Via Discord
May 22 all-day
05 - Warmline - WFA - Wildflower Alliance - Discord Peer Support Server - Weekdays and Weekends 24/7 @ Online Via Discord

 

 

 

Wildflower Alliance Discord Server

Available 24/7

The Wildflower Alliance supports healing and empowerment for our broader communities and people who have been impacted by psychiatric diagnosis, trauma, extreme states, homelessness, problems with substances and other life-interrupting challenges.

Join the Wildflower Discord Server

Discord Features

  • Anonymous
    You choose how much about yourself to share
  • Zero pressure
    Read along and participate at your own pace
  • Community
    Hundreds of people to potentially connect with
  • Private channels
    For marginalized identities and experiences
  • 24/7 access
    Share whatever, whenever
  • Peer support
    Our team and volunteers are active throughout the day and into the night

What happens on Discord?

People from Western Mass and all over the world use our Discord to:

  • Give and receive support
  • Discuss topics that are important to us
  • Share pictures, music, memes, and more
  • Join live support groups
  • Do social activities like Open Mics and Game Nights
  • Connect with others who have similar identities and experiences

 

Discord Limitations

Please Note: Due to Discord’s Mental Health policies we cannot allow sharing of certain details in text messages on our Discord Server. This includes specific plans or fantasies of either suicide or harming others. General talk about wanting to die may be shared in our #alternatives-to-suicide text channel. You are welcome to share more detailed thoughts at our live Online Support Groups, including the live chats on Discord, and other Wildflower Alliance Spaces.

Please also be aware that our Discord server is open 24/7 with limited resources for active facilitation and moderation. You can use the #talk-to-admins channel on the server to bring our attention to any feedback you have or issues that you notice on the server.

 

You can log into Discord via a web browser, but for the best experience we recommend downloading the mobile or desktop app. 

05 – Warmline – WLO – Warmline.Org – Warmline Finder and Directory – 24/7
May 22 all-day

 

A WARMLINE is staffed with Peer Specialists who can offer hope, strength, and knowledge gained from their own personal experiences living with mental health issues and/or substance use disorders.

There are over 150+ WARMLINES throughout the country! Each organization has different hours of operation, some only accept in-state calls while others operate nationwide and will take calls from anywhere. Most are English speaking but there are a growing number of organizations that offer non-English speaking services.

Until WARMLINE.ORG, there was no easy way to locate all of this information. With the database that we have built, you can easily locate WARMLINES that speak your language and that are OPEN NOW if you need someone to talk to.

For Warmlines that are available to out of state callers

 

To use FIND A WARM LINE to and find warm line numbers by state, by the language spoken, use the link below. 

https://www.warmline.org

 

07 – Consumer Input Opportunity – ODHS – Oregon Department of Human Services – Round 4 Child and Family Service Review – Provide Feedback on Child Welfare Services – For Guardians, Resource and Adoptive Parents, Community and Service Providers – Register for Details and Dates @ contact for details
May 22 all-day

 

Child and Family Service Review, 2024

Opportunity to Provide Feedback

Guardians, Resource and Adoptive Parents, Community and Service Providers

 

 

Oregon Child Welfare is currently going through Round 4 of the Child and Family Service Review (CFSR) process (see attachment for more information).

The CFSR is a partnership between federal and state staff to (1) determine the status of federal child welfare requirements; (2) learn about the experiences of children, young adults, and families receiving child welfare services; and (3) assist states in enhancing their capacity to help children and families achieve positive outcomes. These reviews help states identify strengths and areas needing improvement to support improved child welfare services and achieve specific outcomes for families and children who receive services.

Through this review process, the Children’s Bureau determines our performance in seven areas. The goal being to help states improve child welfare services in all areas.

The attached Fact Sheet provides more detail regarding the systemic factors and expected outcomes for families and children receiving child welfare services.  

 The 7 areas being reviewed:

Statewide Information System

Case Review System

Quality Assurance System

Staff and Provider Training

Service Array and Resource Development

Agency Responsiveness to the Community

Foster and Adoptive Parent Licensing, Recruitment, and Retention

We are seeking participation from a wide range of individuals during the review process – families, parents, children, young adults, Tribes, resource and adoptive parents, service providers, legal partners, and child welfare staff. As a foster or adoptive parent or community service provider who serves families involved with child welfare systems, your participation in the CFSR is very important. The CFSR provides an opportunity for you to be heard and provide valuable input on critical child welfare agency policies and programs and the availability, accessibility, and effectiveness of services that affect the lives of children and families involved in the child welfare system.

 If you’re interested in providing input during the CFSR Round 4 review process, please use this link or the QR code included below to share your contact information. We will reach out to you with more information about the following opportunities to provide your insight and experiences:

 May and June 2024: Focus Groups – 1.5-hour virtual sessions; timing will vary depending on topics.

 December 9-14, 2024: Interviews – Portland-area (in-person), Virtual, and after-hours TBD

 Spring 2025: Program improvement planning – TBD location and time

 Please feel free to reach out to Kathy Steiner (Kathy.Steiner@odhs.oregon.gov) if you have additional questions or need to discuss accommodations for participation.

 Thank you for your time and interest. Your input is essential to improving Oregon’s Child Welfare programs!

 

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08 – Observance – AAPSG – Autism Awareness & Parents Support Group – 24/7 – Weekdays & Weekends @ online via Facebook Live
May 22 all-day
08 - Observance - AAPSG - Autism Awareness & Parents Support Group - 24/7 - Weekdays & Weekends @ online via Facebook Live

 

Welcome to our Autism Awareness Group!
Join a warm and supportive community that embraces and empowers individuals with autism and their families. Our group is a safe space for sharing experiences, seeking guidance, and connecting with like-minded individuals who understand the journey of autism.
Discover valuable resources, expert insights, and practical tips that promote understanding and inclusion for people on the autism spectrum. Together, we celebrate the unique strengths and talents of those with autism while providing a platform to address challenges and find solutions.
Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or someone on the spectrum, this group offers a non-judgmental environment to learn, grow, and build lasting connections. Share your triumphs, seek advice, or simply be part of a compassionate network that fosters a sense of belonging and acceptance.

 

08 – Observances – LFL – Lines for Life – Mental Health Awareness Month 2025 – Tend to Your Mental Health Every Day
May 22 all-day
08 - Observances -  LFL - Lines for Life - Mental Health Awareness Month 2025 - Tend to Your Mental Health Every Day

 

Mental Health Awareness Month 2025

Support for Every Day Starts Today

 

Whether you have a thriving garden or can’t keep a cactus alive, one thing is true: your mental health needs regular care and attention — not just support in moments of crisis.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re here to remind you: staying mentally healthy takes connection and support. That support can come from someone you know, someone you trust, or someone you meet when you reach out for help.

“Taking care of your mental health isn’t just something to do in a crisis — it’s something you need to do every day,” says Dwight Holton, Lines for Life CEO. “Lines for Life offers support for everyone, no matter what you’re going through.”

Support is just a Call, Text or Chat Away

The 988 Helpline is available to support your mental wellness through all seasons — before, during, or after a crisis.

When you call or text 988, you’ll connect with someone who cares. You don’t need to be in a life-threatening situation.

Reach out if you’re:

Thinking about suicide
Worried about drinking or drug use
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed
Unsure about your identity
Coping with trauma or illness
Struggling with relationships or finances
Feeling lonely or isolated

Whatever you’re going through, anytime is the right time to ask for support.

Get Support. Share Support.

Your mental health will change as you grow through life. Don’t wait for a crisis to reach out. The 988 Lifeline is here for you—and anyone you care about.

Need support? Call or Text 988 now.Know someone who might need help? Share 988 with them today.

Any day, for any reason.

4 – Resources – PN – Peers.net – Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Peer Support – Via Chat, Audio, Video – By Appointment @ Register for details
May 22 all-day
4 - Resources - PN - Peers.net - Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Peer Support - Via Chat, Audio, Video - By Appointment @ Register for details

 

 

PEERS.NET

Peers.net is a mental health service designed specifically with and for teens and young adults (age 13-30). On our telehealth platform you can get 1:1 confidential and non-judgmental support via chat, audio or video from someone who actually understands what it means to struggle with your mental wellbeing, because they’ve been through it themselves.

What’s even better is that you get to choose your peer supporter based on what matters the most to you, whether that’s a shared identity, background, or a specific challenge you’re experiencing. And remember, you don’t need to find “the one” for all your needs – you can connect with as many peers as you want.

Sessions range from $0 (yep, free!) to $80 for a 50-minute chat, depending on your insurance and financial situation.

If full price isn’t an option right now, you can apply for financial assistance by filling out this short form and we’ll get back to you in a couple of days.

GET STARTED BY ANSWERING SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT KIND OF PEER SUPPORT YOU NEED

CLICK HERE TO FIND A PEER

 

Our peer mentors are real people with real experiences, just like you! They’re young adults (18-35) who have overcome their own challenges and know how to help you navigate yours. All of them complete a rigorous training program and receive ongoing supervision from experts and licensed clinicians — all to make sure you’re getting the best care possible

 

 

NEED SOME INSPIRATION?

First things first, here’s a lil’ boost ⚡

And if you want more inspo, just drop your email below 💌

https://peers.net

8 – Observance – 2025 Memorial Day Events In Oregon – Find a Commemoration Near You to Honor Sacrifice, Build Community
May 22 all-day
8 - Observance - 2025 Memorial Day Events In Oregon - Find a Commemoration Near You to Honor Sacrifice, Build Community

 

 

Find A Commemoration Near You To Honor Sacrifice, Build Community

Oregon has a long, truly remarkable tradition of formal, civic observance of Memorial Day,the last Monday of every May set aside from work, under federal law, to remember those who have died during their U.S. military service. The diversity and depth of Memorial Day commemorations around the state are testaments to the power and dedication of its people. Over the years, local veterans groups, supporting municipal governments and citizens in each area of Oregon have helped organize and attend these ceremonial Memorial Day events. As a result, Oregonians are fortunate to have many Memorial Day observances across the State from which to choose. Each commemoration reflects a community’s unique local customs. Each is tinged with its own richness and meaning.

Check Out 2025 Memorial Day Events!

Use the interactive State Map to find a Memorial Day event near you, get full details & directions, then go attend. You’ll be glad you did.

Memorial Day parades in Oregon

There are not as many Memorial Day parades as in the past. However, on the morning of Memorial Day in Oregon, people in some cities (Klamath Falls, Prineville, Reedsport, Seaside, Wasco) still maintain the tradition, going back to the founding of Memorial Day, of having full-fledged parades. These processions wind their way through main streets and/or neighborhoods and are truly remarkable events to be a part of.  Oregonians who are physically challenged to get out to a parade, but want to experience one can tune into to the spectacular National Memorial Day Parade in Washington DC at 11:00am PST.

Memorial Day services in Oregon

The bedrock Memorial Day event for most locales in Oregon is at least one solemn and inspiring public service. Honored citizens place beautiful wreaths. A bugler plays taps. A local band plays inspiring patriotic music. High-ranking military or government officials make speeches. Ceremonies are often highlighted by gun or canon salutes and/or military flyovers. Oh, and there are often food and drinks afterwards!

In Oregon, most (but certainly not all) Memorial Day services are held at cemeteries. As its original name, Decoration Day, implies Memorial Day has roots in the communal act of decorating the graves of fallen soldiers, a practice that arose in various communities around the country during and just after the American Civil War. All these years and too many wars later, the tradition continues.

In cemeteries across Oregon on Memorial Day weekend you will come upon more flags than you may have ever seen placed by volunteers all along tree-lined roads and on the graves of veterans and set against often breathtaking natural backdrops. For example, more than 140,000 flags adorn Willamette National cemetery in east Portland on Memorial Day!

There are services at each of Oregon’s four national military cemeteries (Willamette National in Portland, Ft. Stevens National in Warrenton, Roseburg National, and Eagle Point National). There are also services at city-managed public cemeteries (Ashland, Astoria, Coos Bay, Oregon City, Pendleton, Redmond), private cemeteries (Baker City, Bend, Coos Bay, Gresham, Hood River, Medford, Salem), as well as non-profit ones (Eugene, Tigard).

In other locales around Oregon, Memorial Day services take place at a veterans memorial site. Such memorials are often located within public parks.

Many Oregon cities (Beaverton, Columbia City, Gresham, Klamath Falls, Lake Oswego, North Plains, Scappoose, Warrenton) have their own veterans memorial sites for services. A few Oregon counties also have veterans memorials where there are services on Memorial Day (Benton County/Corvallis). Finally, you can find a Memorial Day service at one of Oregon’s several beautiful state-themed war memorials, dedicated to all Oregonians who died in a particular war (Korean War/ Wilsonville, Vietnam War/Portland, World War II/Salem).

 

8 – Observance – Military Appreciation Month 2025 – Hisotry, Military Discounts, Programs @ register for details
May 22 all-day
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Military Appreciation Month 2025

May is Military Appreciation Month, a special time for those in and out of the military. It is a time designated to honor and recognize the contributions, sacrifices, and service of the members of the armed forces, past and present.

Not only do we pause on Memorial Day to remember the sacrifice and service of those who gave all, but the month also marks several other military anniversaries and events, including Military Spouse Appreciation Day and Armed Forces Day.

Join Military.com as we honor the service and sacrifice of members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, Space Force and National Guard as well as the contributions of their spouses and families.

Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation Month in 1999 to ensure the nation was given the chance to publicly show their appreciation for troops past and present.  It serves as a reminder of the profound contributions made by service members.

What is Military Appreciation Month?

Military Appreciation Month plays a crucial role in fostering awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by the military community. It provides a platform for education and dialogue about the experiences of service members, veterans, and their families.

Each year, the president makes a proclamation reminding Americans of the important role the U.S. Armed Forces have played in the history and development of our country. May was chosen because it has many individual days marked to note our military’s achievements, including Loyalty Day, established in 1921, Victory in Europe (VE) Day commemorating the end of WWII in Europe in 1945, Children of Fallen Patriots Day, and the anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden.

Military Appreciation Day

Many locations also celebrate a specific Military Appreciation Day. Although not a nationally recognized holiday, areas use the day to hold parties and picnics in honor of their local active duty, Guard, Reserve and military veteran communities. Local businesses may offer discounts, while local sports teams may give free entrance to military families and veterans.

Military Appreciation Discounts

Many businesses offer special discounts on or around Military Appreciation Month or Military Appreciation Day. Find more information about military discounts on Military.com.

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AARSG – Addictions Anonymous Recovery Support Group – 24/7 @ Online Via Facebook Live
May 22 all-day
AARSG - Addictions Anonymous Recovery Support Group - 24/7 @ Online Via Facebook Live

 

 

 

Addictions Anonymous Recovery Support Group

24/7

A safe place to share our experience, strength, and hope with each other so we can help each other remain clean and sober. Please note: this is not a group with professional advisors; this is strictly a peer-to-peer support group, similar to what you would find in a 12 Step program.

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1. Kindess Counts

Rude behavior, name calling, or general assholish behavior will not be tolerated and it will at the admins and moderators’ discretion as to remove posts and/or members in violation.
2. No Hate Speech, Discrimination, or Bullying
Make sure everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn’t allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated.
3. No Promotions, Spam, or MLMS
Give more than you take in this group. Self-promotion, spam and irrelevant links aren’t allowed and will be removed (along with the person who posted it).
4. Respect everyone’s privacy
Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be sensitive and private. What’s shared in the group should stay in the group. What you hear here, what you see here, let it remain here.
5. This is not Tinder, Hing, Dating HookUp 101
Posts with sexually explicit photos or videos of women searching for ‘the right man’ if they just PM her will be removed. Guys, don’t be fuckingstupid. No partially nude hot girl wants to jump your bones here. Those posts are scams and will be removed and reported to Facebook.
AASG – Affected By Addiction Support Group – 24/7 @ Online Via Facebook Live
May 22 all-day
AASG - Affected By Addiction Support Group - 24/7 @ Online Via Facebook Live

 

 

 

Affected By Addiction Support Group

24/7

The mission of Affected By Addiction is to ensure a safe space and reduce the stigma for the nearly 1 in 2 American family households affected by substance use disorder while using connection as a catalyst to provide support and to deliver meaningful change through civic engagement.

The main purpose of this group is to give a safe space and support for anyone that has a loved one in active addiction, for individuals in recovery, or for anyone in active addiction themselves.
This is a private group, so nothing you post will be seen by anyone outside of this group. We will from time to time bring in licensed therapists, doctors, authors, and other addiction experts for live chats, and to act as temporary moderators to help with those who need to reach out to a professional.
We do not have an association with any treatment centers, as the industry itself can be tough to navigate because of good and bad actors within the industry. We do not accept compensation or gifts from any treatment centers.

Here are some best practices when looking for treatment:

– look for treatment center (rehabs) that are accredited by both JACHO and CARF.
– ask those you know that have had good experiences on recommendations.
– when looking into a treatment center, look at their reviews, and make sure that they have legitimate reviews.
And remember, there are all forms of “treatment”, for some that may look like typical 90 inpatient facility, for others it may be AA, church, Smart Recovery and other peer to peer models.
While the main purpose of this group is to give support to those struggling with someone in active addiction, we also have parents and family members of relatives who have sustained long term recovery, as well as those who have lost loved ones to addiction. This helps provide the elements of support needed for everyone in this group.

Together we can heal, and together we can spread and advocate for recovery!

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Group rules from the admins

1. Treatment Industry
Affected By Addiction is not affiliated or paid by anyone in the treatment industry. Admins & moderators are unpaid volunteers. Endorsement,promotion,referral to a private facility is not allowed.
2. Treatment Scames
One of the common marketing scams used by unethical treatment centers is to PM people within support groups like these in an attempt to get a client to their treatment center, without any care for clinical assessment, for that reason . . .
3. No Recommending Treatment Centers
No recommendations of treatment centers, treatment programs, or other treatment options are allowed either publicly or privately between group members. If you are contacted privately by someone offering a place of treatment, you are required to immediately contact at least 2 moderators or admins.
4. Answer the Entrance Question
In order to be considered to join Affected By Addiction, all potential members must answer the entrance question, “How has addiction affected your life or the life of a loved one?”
5. Be Respectful
Any found or reported posts or comments that are flagrantly attacking someone or are disrespectful and not supportive in nature will result in removal of the post or comment and the offending member being automatically blocked from group.
6. Posts That are Not Allowed
Reposts from groups, personal FB or non members. Images, memes, posters, songs, poems, or videos that include names of websites or hashtags which are not directly related to Affected By Addiction.
7. Posts About Controversial Alternative Treatments
No posts about drugs or alternative treatments that cause more controversy amongst than connection (i.e. Marijuana, Kratom, CBD, Ibogaine). If someone PMs you about these, notify a moderator.
8. No Medial Advice
Medical advice should not be given at any time. Be cautious in giving opinions.
9. No Fundraising or Sales Allowed
No fundraising posts (i.e. GoFundMe, Crowdfunder, Kickstarter) or sales of any product are allowed in this group.
10. No Self Promotion
No posts for self-promotion such as links to personal websites, blogs or broadcasts.
ADAT – Alcohol and Drug Addiction Thoughts: Get it out in the Room – 24/7 @ Online Via Facebook Live
May 22 all-day
ADAT - Alcohol and Drug Addiction Thoughts: Get it out in the Room - 24/7 @ Online Via Facebook Live

Alcohol and Drug Addiction Thoughts:

Get it out in the Room

24/7

A way to connect and help one another in times of need with what we struggle with, past and present, along with our stories that might help others in need and be of service to our fellow brother’s and sister’s.

 

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ADSAG – Anxiety and Depression Support and Advice Group – “Let’s Talk About It” Online Support Group – 24/7 @ Facebook Live
May 22 all-day
ADSAG - Anxiety and Depression Support and Advice Group - "Let's Talk About It" Online Support Group - 24/7 @ Facebook Live

 

 

 

Anxiety and Depression Support And Advice Group

Online Via Facebook Live

This group is here to help and support people who are suffering with anxiety and depression. We aim to help and support others with any form for anxiety or depression please enjoy and relax any problems please don’t hesitate to contact a member of the team

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Quick rundown of our rules in this group.
1. SUICIDAL THREATS/SELF HARM THREATS ARE NOT ALLOWED
2. Gofundmes (or anything similar) are NEVER ALLOWED
3.There are no sales allowed
4.Unless approved by an Admin or moderator no group shares
5.Blocking any Admin/moderator is grounds for removal (how else can we help you?)
6. Screen shotting another member’s profile page is NEVER ALLOWED. Our group relies on privacy for our members.
7.This is not a dating site.
8.Be careful. Do not ask for addresses or phone numbers unless you feel comfortable with this, and only in PM. Do not post your phone number or address. It will be deleted.
9.WE ARE NOT A CRISIS TEAM. IF YOU NEED HELP IN A CRISIS, PLEASE CONTACT A SUPPORT LINE OR YOUR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT. In the event that you choose to contact us with a threat, we will go through steps to contact someone to do a welfare check on you as much as we can. The post will also be reported to Facebook.
10.None of us are professionals. We can only share our personal experiences.
11.Respect other’s beliefs, religious affiliations and political beliefs.
12.This group is for members 18+.
13.TRIGGER WARNINGS (TW) are required for posts about suicide, self harm, sexual abuse, miscarriage, domestic violence, etc. This gives other members a chance to decide if they want to continue reading the post.
As always, we are open to suggestions! Please let us know if you have an idea on how we can help the group to run more smoothly.

Group rules from the admins

No hate speech or bullying
Make sure everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn’t allowed, and degrading comments about things such as race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender, or identity will not be tolerated.
No one under 18s allowed or under 18 pictures
I am afraid we not allow under 18s in the group including pictures if you are under 18 and need help please follow this link https://www.facebook.com/groups/1541000912815638/
No Suicide or Self Harm Posts
No Suicide or Self Harm posts, if you need to speak to someone reach out to one of the moderators or admins or call 116 123 or visit https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-h
Zero Tolerance on Bullying
We operate a zero tolerance on bullying – any bullying posts will result in you being kicked out of group and banned.
No promotions or spam/leaving posts
Give more to this group than you take. Self-promotion, spam and irrelevant links aren’t allowed. Leaving posts will be removed.
Private Messaging
Do not PM another member without them saying it ok through the group first. Ignoring this group will result in you being removed.
Facebook Lives
live on Facebook in this group is allowed but maybe reviewed or deleted by moderators or Admin
Respect everyone’s privacy
Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be sensitive and private. What’s shared in the group should stay in the group.
Be kind and courteous
We’re all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let’s treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
Contact admin please
Please contact admin or moderators//if you would like to report anything, please contact one of the team

 

 

ARM – Association of Recovering Motorcyclists – How to Join
May 22 all-day
ARM - Association of Recovering Motorcyclists -  How to Join

 

 

ASSOCIATION OF RECOVERY MOTORCYCLISTS

 

Wanted: Bikers
…Of the recovering community.

Membership Requirements

Potential members are persons who are being considered as new members of a chapter. You do not have to ride a specific brand of motorcycle or follow a specific 12-step program to be a member. Protocol requires that you present yourself as a potential member to the membership of your local chapter. Sometimes a person is approached by an ARM member, told about ARM, and invited to a meeting.

If you would like to be considered for membership you can send a letter to:

A.R.M. International, 1503 Market St., LaCrosse, WI 54601;

Or email ARMintl86 @ armintlllc.com;

Or, you can complete a Membership Information Request Form.

We will contact the chapter nearest you, (or the chapter you prefer), and they in turn will make contact with you.

Membership in ARM is of three specific categories: Full Patch, Associate, and Association Member.

Below are basic membership requirements for each category. Under unusual circumstances, exceptions to these requirements may be considered on an individual basis.

Full patch membership requirements:
Licensed male rider who is actively involved in recovery from alcoholism and/or drug addiction. Own, lease, or legally posses and operate a motorcycle of 500cc or larger. Be able to attend chapter meetings and runs.

Associate members are the spouse/significant other of a Full patch. An Associate must actively support their sponsor in his recovery from AODA.

Association Members are people who are not active members of the above two categories but support the purpose and philosophy of our Association. Association Members receive a smaller patch resembling our center patch with the words “Association of Recovering Motorcycles” in the outer circle.

Association Members receive our quarterly newsletter. Individual chapters often stay in close contact with Association Members in their area.

 

Proceed to Online Form

We are .A.R.M.
The Association of Recovering Motorcyclists

Our sole intent is to serve the recovering community
through motorcycle runs, events and meetings
with fellow bikers who share our ideals:

*** Before the Motorcycles come out of the garage,
Before the Bikes are fired up, we are here to support
one another in our programs of Recovery and Abstinence.
–Simple ain’t it !!!***

If you are a recovering alcoholic or drug abuser
Come grow with us.

Check it out–Form your own opinion.
We are Worldwide and Still Growing.
Do you want to know more ???


? Email Us

 

BTBZ – Beating Benzos – A Safe Environment for Hope and Inspiration for Healing – 24/7 @ Register for details
May 22 all-day
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Beating Benzos

24/7

This group is private and all information and comments here must remain confidential to this group only.
Beating Benzos is for HOPE, INFORMATION, TAPERING and HEALING without adding FEAR for others. SYMPTOMS may be discussed on the parallel Symptoms Support Group. We emphasize we are not medical professionals and medical help must be consulted as needed.
ENTRY QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ADMISSION PLEASE.
Profiles should be active and entry questions answered for admission to this group. If you wish to remain anonymous please confirm you’re genuine with more information to our email address beatingbenzos@outlook.com.

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BWC – Benzo Warrior Community – 24/7 @ Register for details
May 22 all-day
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Benzo Warrior Community

24/7

 

Welcome to the Benzo Warrior Community.

We are here to help you develop the coping skills you need to get through this journey so you can experience RECOVERY from Benzos.
This is a safe space for those who are benzo injured.
We provide helpful resources, support and healthy distractions.
Once you’ve joined, please check the UNITS tab for our extensive collection of resources.
This is not the place to discuss the use of IV NAD, MMJ, CBD, shrooms or detox facilities.

Please read the Community Guidelines once you join. This is a drama free zone.

 

CA/OSA – Cocaine Anonymous Online Service Area – REACHING OUT 121 – Closed Meeting – 7 Days A Week @ Online Via Zoom
May 22 all-day

REACHING OUT 121

Daily, 3:00pm PST

Join Reaching Out 121 from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87977458088?pwd=d0ROaEw4dmQ3TTJsaWZyd2lUTlVtQT09

Password: 750811

Meeting ID: 879 7745 8088

+44 203 051 2874 United Kingdom
+44 203 481 5237 United Kingdom
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MEETING/GROUP TYPES:

OPEN: Attended by C.A. members, their families, friends and other interested people.
CLOSED: Attendance is limited to C.A. members only.

Cocaine Anonymous Around the World Clock

Pacific Standard Time (PDT) Eastern Standard Time (EDT) Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) British Standard Time (BST) Central European Summer Time (CEST)
July 26, 2023 9:08:36 AM July 26, 2023 12:08:36 PM July 26, 2023 4:08:36 PM July 26, 2023 5:08:36 PM July 26, 2023 6:08:36 PM
Sweden, Stockholm South Africa, Johannesburg Thailand, Bangkok Asia, Hong Kong Australia, Melbourne
6:08:36 PM 6:08:36 PM 11:08:36 PM 12:08:36 AM 2:08:36 AM

Please check the time above for the time zone you are in.  U.S. Daylight Savings and U.K. Daylight Savings happen about two weeks apart. U.K. falls back at 2am Sunday October 25th/U.S. falls back at 2am Sunday November 1st. The schedule can vary and be 1 hour different during that period.

Online Service Area

Cocaine Anonymous is a Fellowship of, by, and for addicts seeking recovery. Friends and Family of addicts should contact Co-Anon Family Groups, a Fellowship dedicated to their much different needs. Some items contained in these pages are published with permission of C.A. World Services, Inc., but this does not imply endorsement of this website by the C.A. World Service Conference or the C.A. World Service Office. The information provided within this website is intended to be a convenience for those who visit our website. Such inclusion does not constitute or imply endorsement by, or affiliation with, the Area or the Districts within. “Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference Approved Literature. Copyright © 2022 Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. “C.A.”, “Cocaine Anonymous” and the C.A. logo are registered trademarks of Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved.” “In the spirit of Tradition Six, C.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution. As such, in the Area, District, Service Committees of Cocaine Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous as a whole does not endorse and is not affiliated with or any of the companies and/or services offered on the site. Any links to external websites or services are only provided as a convenience to our members.”

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CA/OSA – Cocaine Anonymous Online Service Area – Online 12 Step Meeting – A WORLD OF C.A. – Saturdays @ Online Via Zoom
May 22 all-day

A WORLD of C.A.

12:00 pm PST

Join Via ZOOM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83662186374?pwd=V0d1UFc0YTkwWk5MTzRqMEt2cEh6QT09

Meeting ID: 836 6218 6374

Passcode: 268192

MEETING/GROUP TYPES:

OPEN: Attended by C.A. members, their families, friends and other interested people.

CLOSED: Attendance is limited to C.A. members only.

Cocaine Anonymous Around the World Clock

Pacific Standard Time (PDT) Eastern Standard Time (EDT) Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) British Standard Time (BST) Central European Summer Time (CEST)
July 26, 2023 9:08:36 AM July 26, 2023 12:08:36 PM July 26, 2023 4:08:36 PM July 26, 2023 5:08:36 PM July 26, 2023 6:08:36 PM
Sweden, Stockholm South Africa, Johannesburg Thailand, Bangkok Asia, Hong Kong Australia, Melbourne
6:08:36 PM 6:08:36 PM 11:08:36 PM 12:08:36 AM 2:08:36 AM

Please check the time above for the time zone you are in.  U.S. Daylight Savings and U.K. Daylight Savings happen about two weeks apart. U.K. falls back at 2am Sunday October 25th/U.S. falls back at 2am Sunday November 1st. The schedule can vary and be 1 hour different during that period.

Online Service Area

Cocaine Anonymous is a Fellowship of, by, and for addicts seeking recovery. Friends and Family of addicts should contact Co-Anon Family Groups, a Fellowship dedicated to their much different needs. Some items contained in these pages are published with permission of C.A. World Services, Inc., but this does not imply endorsement of this website by the C.A. World Service Conference or the C.A. World Service Office. The information provided within this website is intended to be a convenience for those who visit our website. Such inclusion does not constitute or imply endorsement by, or affiliation with, the Area or the Districts within. “Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference Approved Literature. Copyright © 2022 Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. “C.A.”, “Cocaine Anonymous” and the C.A. logo are registered trademarks of Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved.” “In the spirit of Tradition Six, C.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution. As such, in the Area, District, Service Committees of Cocaine Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous as a whole does not endorse and is not affiliated with or any of the companies and/or services offered on the site. Any links to external websites or services are only provided as a convenience to our members.”

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DARN – Drug Addiction Recovery Now! – 24/7 @ Online Via Facebook Live
May 22 all-day
dds – dailystrength – Meth Addiction & Recovery Support Group – 24/7
May 22 all-day
dds - dailystrength - Meth Addiction & Recovery Support Group - 24/7

 

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Meth Addiction & Recovery Support Group

Methamphetamine is a synthetic stimulant drug used for both medicinal and recreational purposes. Methamphetamine is highly psychologically addictive. Like most stimulants, large doses of methamphetamine can result in a strong feeling of euphoria at the expense of physical fatigue and a strong “come-down” as the drug’s effect wears off.

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Drugs.com – Lexapro ” escitalopram” Support Group, News and Information – 24/7 @ Register for details
May 22 all-day
Drugs.com - Lexapro " escitalopram" Support Group, News and Information - 24/7 @ Register for details

 

 

Drugs.com

Know more. Be Sure.

Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant that helps many people manage depression and anxiety. However, like any medication, it can be misused. Misuse might look like taking more than prescribed, using it without a prescription, or combining it with other substances to alter your mood. While Lexapro isn’t typically considered addictive, its misuse can still lead to emotional numbness, confusion, agitation, trouble sleeping, and physical symptoms like dizziness or headaches.

If you’ve experienced withdrawal symptoms—like “brain zaps,” mood swings, or irritability—you’re not alone. These symptoms are signs that your body is adjusting, and they often ease with time and support. Recovery includes learning healthier coping strategies and reconnecting with what your body and mind truly need.

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ds – dailystrength – Alcoholism Support Group – 24/7
May 22 all-day
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Alcoholism Support Group

Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it’s time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

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May 22 all-day
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Codependency Support Group

Codependency is defined as someone who exhibits too much, and often inappropriate, caring for another person’s struggles. A codependent person may try to change, or feel shame about their most private thoughts and feelings if they conflict with the other person’s struggles. If you are on a journey towards self-love, this support group is for you. Join us and find others

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ds – dailystrength – Cocaine Addiction & Recovery Support Group – 24/7 @ Register for Details
May 22 all-day
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Cocaine Addiction & Recovery Support Group

24/7

Cocaine addiction is the excessive intake of cocaine, and can result in physiological damage, lethargy, depression, or a potentially fatal overdose. Though the immediate craving to do more cocaine is strong and very common, this feeling usually subsides in most users within an hour.

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May 22 all-day
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Families of Prisoners Support Group

This community is dedicated to families that have been disrupted by prison. Having a loved one incarcerated or having been incarcerated comes with its own unique challenges that require support and understanding. Join the group to find others who know what you’re going through, and to seek advice or share your experience.

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ds – dailystrength – Food Addiction Support – Support Group – 24/7
May 22 all-day
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Food Addiction Support

An individual suffering from a food addiction disorder frequently experiences episodes of uncontrolled eating, or binging, during which they may feel frenzied or out of control. They will eat much more quickly than is normal, and continue to eat even past the point of being uncomfortably full. Binging in this way is generally followed by a period of intense guilt feelings.

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May 22 all-day
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Alcoholism Support Group

Compulsive gambling is an urge or addiction to gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. A preferred term among many professionals is problem gambling, as few people described by the term experience true compulsions in the clinical sense of the word. Problem gambling often is defined by whether harm is experienced by the gambler or others rather…

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ds – dailystrength – Heroin Addiction & Recovery Support Group – 24/7
May 22 all-day
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Heroin Addiction & Recovery Support Group

Heroin is a highly addictive drug with severe withdrawal symptoms that can start as soon as hours after use of the drug stops. Withdrawal symptoms include extreme sweating and achiness, nausea, vomiting, cramping which causes “kicking,” chills, and more. If you are struggling with a heroin addiction, there is help. Join the group and get support.

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ds – dailystrength – Heroin Addiction & Recovery Support Group – 24/7
May 22 all-day
ds - dailystrength - Heroin Addiction & Recovery Support Group - 24/7

 

 

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Families & Friends Of Addicts Support Group

Addiction affects more than just the individual. This community is dedicated to the families and friends of individuals suffering from any form of addiction. Mental health professionals are increasingly considering alcoholism and addiction as diseases that flourish in and are enabled by family systems.

To Join any support group a free DailyStrength account is needed.  To create an account and to Join this group use the link below

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ds – dailystrength – Internet Addiction Support Group – 24/7 @ Register for Details
May 22 all-day
ds - dailystrength - Internet Addiction Support Group - 24/7 @ Register for Details

 

 

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Internet Addiction Support Group

 

This community is for people who believe they are addicted to the Internet and would like support. Internet addiction disorder (IAD) is a theorized disorder coined by Ivan Goldberg, M.D., in 1997. It is compared to pathological gambling. Whether the Internet is causing significant stress and impairment in your life, or you would like to reduce your usage of the Internet.

To Join any support group a free DailyStrength account is needed.  To create an account and to Join this group use the link below

JOIN HERE