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Resources and information, data, and evidence links
We are all need information and support for ourselves or our communities sometimes.
I have attempted to post links below to science-based, apolitical information sources. Although some of these may normally be oriented towards political action or advocacy, the sites listed below seem to be sharing good information, so they are shared here, without automatic endorsement of the hosting organizations. Please remember that information may evolve rapidly on some topics, so please check back on the websites often, and remember to verify information that you hear through your social networks. If we help each other out in verifying information, we are all better for it!
If you have links that you believe should be included here, or would like to get info about a topic not included here, please email me at trcharisse@gmail.com with the suggestion or info.
Remember that you can always call 988 to speak with someone - anytime 24/7 from anywhere in the US.
Here is a Resource Hub about COVID19 and vaccinations- put together by the CDC and collaborating organizations across the country. This Resource Hub includes fact sheet in a dozen languages, graphic flyers, audio messages, and toolkit materials. https://vaccineresourcehub.org
Here is another page with answers to questions about COVID19: https://publichealthcollaborative.org/faq/
In central Florida, you can call 311 and get questions answered, so please reach out, or check the website for helpful information!
Are you a frontline worker seeking therapy support? (Eligibility is defined as anyone providing services of any kind to those who may have COVID -this includes first responders, healthcare workers, also administrative staff- e.g. check in/reception, cleaners, cafeteria workers, etc.)
Therapy Aid Coalition (previously Project Parachute) matches people to individual therapist and groups in their state who are donating their time to offer free services. https://therapyaid.org/
More information about free or low-cost resources for therapy here: General Resource Info
Are you a Trans or non-binary person looking for welcoming healthcare providers?
Try searching here: https://lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org
If you are in a CRISIS, here are some places to get help NOW:
800-273-TALK (8255) or chat here: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
Dial 911 for emergency medical assistance
988 from anywhere in the US
Dial 211 for the United Way's helpline to speak with a trained counselor
Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
https://www.crisistextline.org/ or Text to 741741
AYUDA EN ESPAÑOL
1-888-628-9454 o aqui: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/
Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
HELP FOR DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING
Online chat – https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
Video relay Service – Dial 800-273-8255
TTY – Dial 800-799-4889
Voice/Caption Phone – Dial 800-273-8255
VETERANS CRISIS LINE
Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
Text with a Veterans Crisis Line responder – Send a text message to 838255
Online chat with a Veterans Crisis Line responder – https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat
LGBTQ CRISIS LINE & Health and Mental Health/Behavioral Health Services
The Trevor Project- call, text, or chat 24/7: 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678; www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/ OR 1-800-273-8255
Health services, including HIV testing and Prep: https://www.26health.org/
Zebra Coalition for youth: https://www.zebrayouth.org/ or 407-228-1446
26Health (formerly Two Spirit health services): https://26health.org/; 801 N. Magnolia Ave. Suite 402, Orlando, Florida 32803; 801 N. Magnolia Ave. Suite 402, Orlando, Florida 32803; (321) 800-2922; mental health clinic: 407-963-5664; medical clinic 407-487-9868
https://www.crisistextline.org/ or Text to 741741
NATIVE AMERICAN/ INDIAN/ INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CRISIS RESOURCES
TWITTER: @Center4Native
Text NATIVE to 741741 or call 988
Text COLLEGE to 65664 or call 988
Text VETERANS to 65664 or call 988
Here are some sources of information. Please share widely.
THESE PAGES CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING:
Pregnancy termination resources
Resources for Immigrants to Florida / Recursos reacionados con la inmigración
crisis resources
miscellaneous national resources
grief resources
jobs
financial resources
Crisis resources
general information and assistance lines and sites
resources for youth (8-18yo) and young adults (18-24yo)
financial aid or assistance with bills
food
internet access
interpersonal violence or sexual assault resources
legal assistance
medical or mental health resources
pets / animals
testing (COVID-19)
transportation, storage, housing
resources for immigrants to central FL and Recursos en Español
Tampa area resources
St John's and Flagler County resources
Self-care for staff
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CDC)