Resources

Sometimes we all need extra support. Below is a list of trusted mental health resources for education, connection, and crisis support. These are not a replacement for therapy, but can be helpful alongside it.

Crisis Support (24/7)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Chat: https://988lifeline.org
Free, confidential support for people in emotional distress.

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
A trained crisis counselor will respond via text within minutes.

Mental Health Education & Advocacy

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
https://www.nami.org
Support groups, education, advocacy, and family resources.

Mental Health America
https://www.mhanational.org
Screening tools, articles, and self-help resources.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEABPD)
https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org
Evidence-based education, family connections, and treatment resources.

BPD Resource Center (NEABPD)
https://www.bpdresourcecenter.org
Helps people find specialized treatment and support.

NAMI – Borderline Personality Disorder
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Borderline-Personality-Disorder

DBT & Skills-Based Support

Behavioral Tech (DBT Institute)
https://behavioraltech.org
Learn about Dialectical Behavior Therapy and evidence-based skills.

DBT Self Help
https://dbtselfhelp.com
Free DBT worksheets, explanations, and tools.

Gender & Identity Support

Therapy First
https://www.therapyfirst.org
Support for individuals navigating gender-related distress, uncertainty, detransition, or identity exploration. Their mission is to ensure that young people have access to developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed psychotherapy as the first line of care, consistent with the standards set by major professional mental health associations.

Post-Trans
https://post-trans.com
Support and stories for those who have detransitioned or are questioning.

Beyond Trans
https://beyondtrans.org/facilitated-support-groups/
Peer and clinician-facilitated groups for people navigating gender distress, questioning, or detransition. A supportive, nonjudgmental space to connect and explore without pressure.

Parenting & Education

Incremental Health Tips — Parent Program
https://www.incrementalhealthtips.com/challenges
A structured, self-paced program designed to help caregivers build supportive communication and relational skills with teens and young adults. This program focuses on strengthening connection, improving understanding, and navigating complex family dynamics with confidence and clarity.

Sasha Ayad
https://sashaayad.com/parents-start-here
An online resource with a library of videos, articles, and recorded discussions designed to help parents respond to gender-questioning behaviors with discernment, compassion, and practical tools for communication and understanding.

Genspect
https://genspect.org/support/support-for-parents-and-relatives/
An international organization that offers clarifying information, guides, and context for families seeking evidence-based, non-medicalized approaches to understanding gender distress and treatment options.