Self Help Resources

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Covid-19 Resource Guide
Living with Worry Guide
COVID Mental Health Infographic
Covid Grief Network: Free support groups for grief related to Covid illness/death, for ages 20-30s
Quarantine Chat: Sign up for free, random calls with other people across the country who are also dealing with isolation and quarantine
Refreshr: Website for college students to send personal videos of encouragement to other students across the country
Meditation/mindfulness apps: Headspace, Calm, MyLife Meditation
Other mental health apps: WoeBot, Sanvello, Happify, PTSD Coach Critical reviews of mental health apps: https://onemindpsyberguide.org/apps/

Local Resources:

Safe Alliance
- Domestic Violence Shelter, Sexual Trauma Resource Center, Victim Assistance Court Program, Sexual Assault Support Group, and more
- Office phone: (704) 332-9034
- 24/7 Crisis Line: (980) 771-4673
- Website
Turning Point
- Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline, Sexual Assault Crisis Line, shelter for women and children, Sexual Assault Resource Center, Treehouse Children’s Advocacy, Teen Talk (Is this Love? How can you tell?)
- Office phone: (704) 283-9150
- 24 hour hotline: (704) 283-7233
- Website
Jamie Kimble Foundation for Courage
Atrium Health: The Domestic Violence Healthcare Project
- Risk assessment, help documenting history of abusive/controlling behaviors in the relationship, help determining level of danger, safety planning, photo documentation of injuries, local resources, education, emotional support
Shelter for Battered Women
- (704) 332-2513
Salvation Army Center of Hope - Women and Children’s Shelter
- (704) 348-2560

National Resources:

National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Support for members of LGBTQ+ communities, safety planning, education, legal help, resources
- 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Apps:

One Love: helps you figure out if you’re in an abusive relationship, safety planning, live chat
Sojourner Peace: helps you find resources in the aftermath of domestic violence
Aspire News: looks like a daily news site but has resources for survivors in the “help” section

It Gets Better Project: Inspirational videos from LGBTQ individuals supporting LGBTQ youth.
Crisis Hotline: For trans people, staffed by trans people; 1-877-565-8860
Trevor Project: Crisis hotlines and chat lines for LGBTQ+ youth; 1-866-488-7386
LGBT National Help Center: Includes list of media (film, books, podcasts, web comics) with strong LGBT representation. Also includes National LGBTQ Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743 (not a crisis/suicide line but a line to discuss concerns related to LGBTQ issues).
Equality NC: (LGBTQ advocacy center) compilation of resources for young adults related to COVID-19.
Time Out Youth in Charlotte: For ages 13-20.
Covid-19 response for youth

Local Resources:

Safe Alliance
- Sexual Trauma Resource Center, Victim Assistance Court Program, Domestic Violence Shelter, Sexual Assault Support Group, and more
- Office phone: (704) 332-9034
- 24/7 Crisis Line: (980) 771-4673
Turning Point
- Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline, Sexual Assault Crisis Line, shelter for women and children, Sexual Assault Resource Center, Treehouse Children’s Advocacy, Teen Talk (Is this Love? How can you tell?)
- Office phone: (704) 283-9150
- 24 hour hotline: (704) 283-7233
Brave Step
- Resources for survivors, adult survivor care, love ones’ care, Courageous Corner Support Group, inspirational stories
- Office phone: (704) 361-5230
- Emergency hotline: (704) 358-2800

National Resources:

RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incenst National Network)
- Spanish hotline, survivor services, public education, public policy, consulting services
- 24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
NSVRC (National Sexual Violence Resource Center)
- Centers across the US which help survivors learn resources, receive education, take action steps

Apps:

In case of an emergency, call 911 or any of the following hotlines listed below:

Holbrook Building
Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(704) 233-8979
counseling@wingate.edu