For Supporting Your Friends:
A beginner’s guide to using A.S.K., the new “stop, drop, and roll” for emotional support
Acknowledge
Create a supportive space by letting them know you’re here for them.
Acknowledging can sound like...
“That sounds really challenging”
“I appreciate you sharing that with me”
“You’re allowed to feel that way.”
Support
Validate their feelings and ask what they need. Support can sound like…
“You’re not alone. I’m here for you.”
“How can I support you right now?”
“Are you open to talking to someone else who can help?”
Keep in touch
Check back in regularly and consistently.
Keeping in touch can sound like…
“Want to hangout this weekend?”
“How are you feeling today?”
“Thinking of you this morning.
How’s it going?”
To learn more about the A.S.K. framework, visit activeminds.org
How To Support Someone Who is Struggling With Their Mental Health
Mental Health Crisis Support
If you or someone you know is in need of immediate help:
Contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741
Trans Peer Support via TransLifeLine.org
US (877) 565-8860
Canada (877) 330-6366
LGBTQ+ via Trevor Project:
Text, Call, or Chat here
US:
Contact the National Suicide Prevention lifeline at 800.273.TALK (8255)
Canada:
Contact Crisis Services Canada by calling 1-833-456-4566 or texting 45645
UK:
Call The Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123 (UK)
Not in the US, UK, or Canada? Find an international crisis line here.
Help for Survivors via me too
Preventing Self-harm in Teens: A Guide for Appropriate Intervention via Zocdoc
Art by Nikki Miles
Art by Nikki Miles – Support their art here
8 Mental Health Organizations For BIPOC Communities:
WE R NATIVE
@wernative
A comprehensive health resource for and by
Native youth providing information about health, culture, and relationships.
Therapy
for latinx
@therapyforlatinx
A national mental health resource
for the Latinx community that provides a virtual directory to search for therapists for Latinx people.
Asian Mental Health Collective
@asianmentalhealthcollective
An organization normalizing and de-stigmatizing mental health within the Asian community through events, resources, trainings, and their Asian therapist directories.
LOVELAND FOUNDATION
@thelovelandfoundation
An organization bringing opportunity and healing to communities of color, and especially to Black women and girls through fellowships, residency programs, a therapy fund and more.
THERAPY FOR BLACK GIRLS
@therapyforblackgirls
An online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls through healing spaces, training opportunities, community education, and culturally relevant resources.
Southeast addiction center
@southeastaddictioncenter
Nationally recognized and accredited addiction treatment centers in GA and TN that help addicts establish sustainable recovery.
LIVE ANOTHER DAY
@livedanotherday
A recovery resource providing a directory of best-rated and accredited treatment providers as well as health resources for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Color) communities.
DETOX LOCAL
A resource that features abundant information, including mental health and substance use resources specifically for the AAPI community.
To every survivor, it wasn’t your fault and it never will be. We believe you, we support you, and you are not alone.
Survivor Resources:
*NOTE: THIS LIST IS TO BE USED AS A STARTING PLACE
Me Too Mvmt
@metoomvmt
Advocacy | Survivor Healing | Education
Nice For What
@niceforwhatmvmt
Advocacy | Community | Education
Strong Hearts DV
@strongheartsdv
Native American | Helpline | Support
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
@rainn
Education | Helpline | Legislation
The Survivors Trust
@thesurvivorstrustuk
Education | Helpline | Support
Women for Women
@womenforwomen
International | Support
Stories of Consent
@storiesofconsent
Education | Community | Advocacy
U.S. National Sexual Assault hotline: 800-656-4673
U.S. National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
U.K. National Suicide Helpline: 800-689-5652
