Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Introduction and Hotlines

When I first became a volunteer listener with 7cups I remember wishing there were more available resources for the wide array of issues people are seeking support for. So I decided to take on this task myself. I hope people will use this as a reliable resource location, as well as to educate themselves on topics they may not know much about. For those of you unfamiliar with the site, 7cups is an amazing free online emotional support service that you can check out HERE.

 Teens! It sucks to feel like none of these resources are for you. THIS post has all the teen-specific resources in one place organized by topic so you don't need to sift through all the 18+ only resources.

Some resources have an (7), (T), or an (L) in front of them. The 7 represents that the link will bring you to a page in the 7cups forums. The T is for teen specific resources. The L indicates that this is a resource for 7cups listeners to use.

 Listeners! If you are looking to improve your ability to help with specific topics, look HERE. If you need resources that you're not finding here, take a look at THIS post. If there's something you think this blog needs, PM me. I am always looking to update the blog. If you've made a suggestion and haven't heard back about it, check HERE. Thank you :)
I’m going to start this off with resources you might need to find quickly.

7Cups Listeners: Keep in mind that these are only for when the member is in immediate need of support. Please take the time to read my short guide on making sure you're respectful while giving resources HERE. If you are giving out a crisis resource, this means they, or someone they know, are currently in danger of being hurt, hurting themselves in a lethal way, or otherwise afraid for their immediate safety. If a member says that something is ABOUT to happen or is CURRENTLY happening that meets those criteria, immediately give them one of these hotlines and do what you can to provide additional support. If a member tells you a situation meeting those criteria may happen soon, ask them if they would like one of these lines as well as looking for other resources to help them down below. Do not end a chat unless the member is violating the terms of seven cups. If you feel that you are not well suited to deal with their issue, please refer them to another listener before disconnecting. I encourage you to take a look at the suicide prevention section of this site HERE
Child Abuse

  • 1-800-422-4453
Dating abuse and domestic violence
  • 1-866-331-9474
Human Trafficking
  • 1-888-373-7888
LGBTQ+ Crisis support
  • 866-488-7386
Poison Control
  •  1-800 222-1222
RAINN: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
  • 1-866-331-9474
Runaways
  • 1-800-786-2929
Substance Abuse
  • 1-800-262-2463
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  • 1-800-273-8255
Veterans Crisis support
  • 1-800-273-8255
Youth Crisis Hotline
  •  1-800-448-4663
       If your someone is experiencing an overdose or is witnessing an overdose, you can walk them through proper action to take which I go over HERE

 "The worst thing you can do to a person with an invisible illness is make them feel like they need to prove how sick they are." – Unknown
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