Below you will find a list of links, articles, and videos that may be helpful to you or someone you know.  I frequently update this section with new information so please come back to see what's been added. 

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Alcoholics Anonymous

http://www.aa.org/

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Al-Anon

http://al-anon.org/

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Suicide Prevention 

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

24 Hour – Local Referrals

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

1-888-628-9454 (En Espanol)

1-800-799-4TTY (4889)

VETERANS PRESS “1”

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Crisis Text Line

http://al-anon.org/

Free 24/7 Support - text HOME to 741741

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​​National Institute of Mental Health

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml

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LA County Information

​https://www.211la.org/

211 (24 Hours/7 Days a Week)

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Prescription Medications

https://medlineplus.gov/druginformation.htm

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National Sexual Assault Hotline - RAINN

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

​1-800-656-HOPE

1-800-656-4673

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National Sexual Violence Resource Center

​https://www.nsvrc.org/

1-877-739-3895

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​Domestic Violence

http://www.thehotline.org/

1-800-799-SAFE

1-800-799-7233

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC)

https://www.stalkingawareness.org/

A federally funded project providing education and resources about the crime of stalking

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​Teen Help Line

https://teenlineonline.org/

1-800-852-8336

1-800-TLC-TEEN  

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National Institute for Learning Development

http://nild.org/

Articles and resources for parent of children with learning difficulties.

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PFLAG

https://pflag.org/

PFLAG is for the extended family of the LGBTQ community

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Gender Spectrum

https://www.genderspectrum.org/

Gender Spectrum helps to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.

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The Center for Transyouth Health & Development

https://www.chla.org/the-center-transyouth-health-and-development

CTYHD is dedicated to providing affirming care for transgender and gender diverse children, adolescents, young adults and their families

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The Trevor Project

http://www.thetrevorproject.org/

1-866-488-7386

1-866-4-U-TREVOR

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Asperger Experts

​https://www.aspergerexperts.com/

Asperger Experts is a global community for advice, emotional support, best practices and finding new friends, created by people with Asperger's.

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Burnout:  How to Prevent and Deal With It.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/burnout-prevent-recover-work-advice/2021/06/14/d897dc1a-cd4c-11eb-8014-2f3926ca24d9_story.html

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How to Make A Difficult Decision

https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-make-a-tough-decision-break-it-down-and-listen-to-your-gut?utm_source=Aeon+Newsletter&utm_campaign=cd0b86f294-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_01_04_11_56&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_411a82e59d-cd0b86f294-70514953

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The Healing Power of Proper Breathing

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-healing-power-of-proper-breathing-11590098696?mod=e2fb

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Doomscrolling is Slowly Eroding Your Mental Health

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/06/doomscrolling-is-slowly-eroding-your-mental-health/

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9 Mental Health Reminders You Might Need After A Tragedy

https://www.buzzfeed.com/annaborges/post-tragedy-mental-health?utm_term=.cm3Bq6VpQ#.eoXAYLd68

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6 Depression Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/brand-connect/aarp/boost-brain-health/

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4 Signs of a Relationship Heading for a Break-up

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/brand-connect/aarp/boost-brain-health/

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Healthy Behaviors That Boost Brain Health

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/brand-connect/aarp/boost-brain-health/

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This Is Your Brain On Art

https://www.washingtonpost.com/classic-apps/this-is-your-brain-on-art/2017/09/18/7034bdae-7f90-11e7-9026-4a0a64977c92_story.html?utm_term=.8982abb4b97c

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Trying To Get Sober?

https://apnews.com/a8dd5bcd7b7141e884178e6ed71b6d09

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How to Connect and Calm Your Child
Video #1: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h51lgvjI_Zk

Video #2: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV3hp_eaoiE
Video #3: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGUEDtGSwW4&src_vid=aV3hp_eaoiE&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_706153%20

The Teen Brain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLULtUPyhog

How Selfies Distort What We Really Look Like
https://www.upworthy.com/camera-focal-length-lesson-explains-why-selfies-dont-look-right?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1

Teen Mental Health and Limiting Screen Time
https://theconversation.com/with-teen-mental-health-deteriorating-over-five-years-theres-a-likely-culprit-86996

What Toni Morrison Taught Me About Parenting
https://brenebrown.com/blog/2019/08/07/what-toni-morrison-taught-me-about-parenting/

This is Our Chance to Pull Teenagers Out of the Smartphone Trap
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/31/opinion/smartphone-iphone-social-media-isolation.html?searchResultPosition=1

Kids Know How to Occupy Themselves.  We Need to Let Them Do It.
https://www.npr.org/2020/06/18/880584874/kids-know-how-to-occupy-themselves-we-need-to-let-them-do-it?utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_source=facebook.com.

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