Find the Support You Need

Life can be challenging; no one should have to navigate it alone. Support is out there whether you're facing a crisis, looking for a therapist who understands your background, or need someone to talk to. Cheryl knows how important finding the right fit can be, and if Muscles, Mind, Heart LLC is not the right fit for you, she supports you in finding that right connection for your wellness journey. This page connects you with trusted resources for mental health, crisis intervention, and community-based care. No matter what you're going through, you deserve help that meets your needs. Take a look, reach out, and know you're not alone.

Disclaimer

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The resources provided here are for informational purposes only. Your choice to use them is entirely your own, and Muscles, Mind & Heart™️ LLC is not responsible for any outcomes that may result. This list is not exhaustive and will be updated periodically, so feel free to check back for new additions!

Crisis Support

• Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 | crisistextline.org

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Phone: 988 | 988lifeline.org

• NJ Hopeline – njhopeline.com | Phone: 855-654-6735

• NYC WELL – https://nyc988.cityofnewyork.us/en/

• Suicide Crisis Lifeline – 988lifeline.org

• The Steve Fund Text Line (for Black Youth) – Text STEVE to 741741

• Veterans Crisis Line – veteranscrisisline.net

• Mental Health Association in Orange County; 24-Hour Crisis Services for Teens: https://mhaorangeny.com/get-help/24-hour-crisis-services/text4teens.html

NYC Aging Support

• NYC Department for the aging – https://www.nyc.gov/site/dfta/index.page

LGBTQ+ & BIPOC Mental Health Resources

• BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective) – beam.community

• Indigenous and LGBTQ+ Mutual Aid Fund: Project Rainbow Turtle - https://projectrainbowturtle.org/

• LGBT Coming Out Support Hotline – lgbtcomingout.org

• National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network – nqttcn.com/en

• Queer POC Therapists – therapyforqpoc.com

• Therapy for Black Families – blackfamilytherapy.com

• Therapy for Black Girls – therapyforblackgirls.com

• Therapy for Latinx – therapyforlatinx.com

Sexual Assault & Intimate Partner Violence Support

• National Sexual Assault Hotline – 1-800-656-4673 | NO MORE Global Directory- nomoredirectory.org

• Peer Advocate Crisis Support for Intimate Partner Violence – https://strongheartshelpline.org/get-help 

• 1in6- Resources for male sexual abuse survivors, their family members, friends, and partners: https://1in6.org/

• RAAIN (The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)- https://rainn.org/; National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline- 1-800-656-4673.

• National Sexual Violence Resource Center- https://www.nsvrc.org/

• FORGE- Advocacy, education and support for Trans survivors: https://forge-forward.org/

Therapist Directories & Low-Fee Therapy

• Asians for Mental Health Directory – asiansformentalhealth.com

• Connect with Licensed Muslim Therapists – https://www.ruhcare.com/ 

• Low-Fee Therapy (NYC) – niptherapy.org

Workplace Advocacy & Support

• Black Women's Health Imperative – bwhi.org

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) – eeoc.gov

• The National Association for Social Workers (NASW) – socialworkers.org

Mental Health & Community Support

• AAPI Women Lead A queer, feminist, survivor-led, and former sex-worker-led community-based intergenerational organization that works to end violence against Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (ANHPI) women, girls, and non-binary communities. - https://aapiwl.org/

• A Mental Health Resource for the Deaf Community – https://www.deafmentalhealthhub.com/

• Goddard Riverside Community and Social Services (NYC) – goddard.org/about

• Mental Health Supports

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline – Phone: 1-800-950-6264 | nami.org

• National Alliance for Hispanic Health – healthyamericas.org

• Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness – sistaafya.com

• Neesha Muslim Helpline – Confidential Muslim helpline, phone support available 7 days/week. - https://www.naseeha.org/ | Phone: 1 (866) 627-3342

• Depression Looks Like Me- An extensive list of resources aimed at getting support for depression: https://www.depressionlookslikeme.com/resources/

• 7 Cups- Free online counseling and listings for local therapy resources: https://www.7cups.com/

Substance Use Support

• Substance Overuse & Abuse Hotline – samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Alternative Support & Resources

• Police Alternatives & Community-Based Resources –dontcallthepolice.com