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Mental-Emotional Wellness:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text "HELLO" to 741741
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)
Mental Health America: mhanational.org
NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness: nami.org
National Social Anxiety Center: Learn about SAD and treatment and find a provider near you at nationalsocialanxietycenter.com.
ArtsMinds: Provides resources and support for the mental health and well-being of people in the arts. artsminds.co.uk
The Performer's Mind: Mental health and performance resources for performing artists. theperformersmind.com
SuperBetter: App for building resilience and mental strength. superbetter.com
Mindful Navigator is your pocket-sized guide to good mental health: mindfulnavigator.org
Created by Dr. Kristin Neff, offers resources, research, and community support to help individuals develop self-compassion. The site provides information, guided practices, and exercises, and features a community forum with live events and resources. self-compassion.org
Physical Wellness:
Calm: Meditation and relaxation app. calm.com
Insight Timer: Meditation and relaxation app, great for performers looking to reduce stress. insighttimer.com
Sleep Quiz: Create a personalized sleep profile that includes sleep improving products and curated education just for you. sleepfoundation.org
Social Wellness:
Getting Your Sh*t Together: GYST-Ink is an artist-run company and art project by Karen Atkinson providing resources, technology and solutions created by artists for artists. www.gyst-ink.com
The Actors Fund: Provides assistance for performing arts and entertainment professionals. Phone: 1-888-825-0911
Division of Disability Services: DDS Publishes the New Jersey Guide to Accessible Parking and New Jersey Resources. New Jersey Resources, updated regularly, is a comprehensive guide detailing the programs and services the New Jersey Department of Human Services offers residents, caregivers, advocates, and individuals with disabilities, statewide. Both publications are available in English and Spanish and in both print and digital formats. www.nj.gov/humanservices/dds/resources/
Strike For Our Rights supports, organizes, and promotes striking as a means of advocating for justice, equity, and systemic change. They provide financial assistance and resources to striking workers and help organize individuals and union members who want to strike to get their demands met. strikeforourrights.org
New Jersey Citizen Action is a grassroots organization that advocates for social and economic justice in New Jersey, focusing on issues like healthcare, financial reform, and community empowerment. njcitizenaction.org
Afro-Latinx Dance Project: ALDP.dance coming soon!
Financial Wellness:
Debt Collective: debtcollective.org
Behind the Scenes: Offers financial support and mental health resources for entertainment technology professionals. wp.behindthescenescharity.org
ACT Insurance: Artists, Craftsmen, and Tradesman Insurance offers affordable Vendor Insurance & Artist Insurance https://www.actinsurance.com/
Intellectual Wellness:
Anti-Racism Daily Glossary: the-ard.com/glossary
Young, Black, and Well-Read Reading Nook. many.link/youngblackandwellread
Digital Marketing Mastery: Strategies for Success in the Digital Marketing Age: Preview My FREE Mission-Driven Marketing Course HERE
Data & Society is a research institute that studies the social and cultural issues arising from data-driven technologies. They explore how these technologies impact society, focusing on fairness, equity, and ethical implications, and aim to inform public understanding and policy. https://datasociety.net/library/
Environmental Wellness:
Performing Arts Readiness: Resources for emergency preparedness in the performing arts. performingartsreadiness.org
LANDBACK: A movement spanning generations, aiming to return Indigenous lands to Indigenous hands, with battles fought across Turtle Island; NDN Collective's LANDBACK Campaign centers on reclaiming Mount Rushmore and all public lands in the Black Hills, South Dakota, symbolizing resistance against white supremacy and colonization, while also serving as a political framework for collective liberation efforts. https://landback.org/
Occupational Wellness:
The Dancers' Resource: A program by The Actors Fund specifically for dancers. actorsfund.org/services-and-programs/dancers-resource
Counselling for Dancers: Founded by Terry Hyde, MA MBACP, provides dancers with resources like workshops, an Instagram live conversation series, and an app, Help4Dancers. counsellingfordancers.com
Breathe for Change: Offers wellness resources and yoga for educators, including performing arts teachers. breatheforchange.com
Headspace for Educators: Mindfulness and meditation app, helpful for performing arts teachers and educators. headspace.com/educators
W.A.G.E. is a New York City-based activist organization focused on regulating the payment of artist fees by nonprofit institutions and establishing a sustainable model for artist compensation. wageforwork.com
Spiritual Wellness:
The Nap Ministry Hotline: 1-800-LUV-NAPS (1-800-588-6277)
Rev. Kristine N. Leslie, a performance artist and celebrant, facilitates embodiment through diverse practices, fostering healing and connection through Rest, Joy, and Justice. Rev. Kristine N. Leslie