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INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
TEXAS STATE RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS
Texas Health and Human Services - Texas Health and Human Services has a Family Violence Program that promotes self-sufficiency and long-term independence among adult and child victims of family violence and teen dating violence. Through a network of service providers, the program provides emergency shelter and supportive services to victims and their children, educates the public and provides training and prevention support to various organizations across Texas. All services are free, and there is no income verification for eligibility.
Healthy North Texas - Healthy North Texas is a website that has compiled a list of safe shelters and other various domestic violence resources for anyone dealing with a crisis at home. Texas Advocacy Project - Texas Advocacy Project’s mission is to end dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Texas. The organization empowers people through free legal services and access to the justice system, and it advances prevention through public outreach and education. The organization’s attorneys, staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors are committed to advancing the vision that all Texans live free from abuse.
(800) 374-4673
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
NATIONAL RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS
National Domestic Violence Hotline - This hotline provides services operated by expert advocates and other staff members dedicated to spreading education and awareness about domestic violence.
(800) 799-7233 Text “START” to 88788
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(NCADV) - The NCADV’s mission is to lead, mobilize, and raise members’ voices to support efforts to demand changes in conditions that lead to domestic violence, such as patriarchy, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism.
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
(NRDCV) - The NRCDV has been around for over 25 years and has worked to strengthen the capacity of programs responding to domestic violence victims and their families by promoting effective public policy, institutional response and research, and engagement in prevention. The NRDCV focuses on working through comprehensive technical assistance, training, and resource development.
CDC - The CDC is dedicated to preventing intimate partner violence. The CDC’s research and programs are aimed at understanding the problem of intimate partner violence and preventing it.
National Human Trafficking Hotline - This hotline offers victims of trafficking confidential resources and support.
(888) 373-7888 Text 233733 | 24/7 Confidential
NATIONAL RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS
Vawnet - This online network is focused on violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence. VAWnet.org is an unparalleled, comprehensive, go-to source of information and resources for anti-violence advocates, human service professionals, educators, faith leaders, and others interested in ending domestic and sexual violence.
Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention
- This organization provides training, technical assistance, web-based education programs, a directory of national trainers and experts, and a clearinghouse of all research related to domestic violence and sexual assault strangulation crimes.
YOUTH RESOURCES
YOUTH RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS
Youth�gov - This website is designed to prevent suicide among youth. It provides resources, articles, statistics, and encouragement for youth experiencing crisis. The organization’s goal is to help prevent suicide among youth by providing resources and help.
Heard Alliance - Heard Alliance has many resources about topics affecting youth and families, including depression, suicide, substance abuse, anxiety, sexuality, bullying, and much more. They provide resources and information for a multitude of crises youth and families may be experiencing or experiencing adverse reactions to.
The Trevor Project - Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award-winning short film TREVOR, the Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQIA+young people under 25.
(866) 488-7386 National Safe Place - This is a national youth outreach and prevention program for young people under the age of 18 (up to 21 years in some communities) in need of immediate help and safety. As a collaborative community prevention initiative, Safe Place designates businesses and organizations as Safe Place locations, making help readily available to youth in communities nationwide. Safe Place locations include libraries, YMCA’s, fire stations, public buses, various businesses, and social service facilities.
Love is Respect - Love is Respect is a national resource intended to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources.
(866) 331-9474 Text “LOVEIS” to 22522
YOUTH RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS (CONT)
That’s Not Cool - That’s Not Cool is an awardwinning national public education initiative that partners with young people to help raise awareness and bring educational and organizing tools to communities to address dating violence, unhealthy relationships, and digital abuse. Their vision is for everyone to experience healthy relationships, both online and offline.
We R Native - We R Native is a comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth. It provides content and stories about the topics that matter the most to them. The organization strives to promote holistic health and growth in local communities and nationwide.
Text “NATIVE” to 97779 Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) - The CNAY at the Aspen institute is a national education and advocacy organization that works alongside Native youth ages 24 and under on reservations, in rural villages, and in urban spaces nationwide to improve their health, safety, and overall well-being.
(202) 736-2905
PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center
- Founded in 2006, PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center actively leads social change to prevent childhood bullying so that all youth are safe and supported in their schools and communities, as well as online.
(800) 537-2237
Stop Bullying�gov - Stopbullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how to prevent and respond to bullying. This website is managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Zero Suicide - The foundational belief of Zero Suicide is that suicide deaths for individuals under the care of health and behavioral health systems are preventable. For systems dedicated to improving patient safety, Zero Suicide presents an aspirational challenge and practical framework for systemwide transformation toward safer suicide care.
YOUTH RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS (CONT)
You Matter Suicide Prevention Lifeline - You Matter is a safe space for youth to discuss and share stories about mental health and wellness. It was created and administered by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You Matter is a movement aimed at spreading the word that your problems, your worries, your fears, and above all you—the unique and real you—matter. Ditch the Label - This is one of the largest youth charities in the world. Youth aged 12-25 can call to talk about anything that is bothering them and receive free help and support. They are here to help with things such as bullying, mental health, cyberbullying, body image, relationships, sex, identity, and coming out.
(818) 963-5870
Gizmo 4 Mental Health - this is an elementary, evidence-based curriculum that teaches children about mental health and wellness. For free training and information complete this online request form at https://www.spthb.org/resources/technicalassistance/�
SELF EMPOWERMENT
RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS
Southern Plains Tribal Health Board Texting
Tree - The purpose of the texting tree is to disseminate resources related to suicide prevention, ACEs, and intimate partner violence to anyone who texts the following keywords:
Text “HOPE” to 55251 to be connected to suicide prevention and mental health resources.
Text “STRONG” to 55251 to be connected to resources for coping with ACEs.
Text “WIN BIG” to 55251 to be connected to resources for those experiencing domestic violence. Outbound texts are intentionally formatted to potentially reduce the risk of exposure seen by perpetrators. Texts should be deleted after being received for safety purposes�
WeRNative – The Paths (Re) Membered Project centers the Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ community – its strengths, resiliencies, and histories – in their movement toward healthy equity. Refer to the WeRNative’s texting campaigns below for additional resources.
Text “LGBTQ2S” to 97779 or “ALLY” to 97779 to receive messages that center the Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ community movements together.
Text “CARING” to 65664 to receive two texts per week with funny videos, songs, and messages designed to improve your mood and remind you of just how awesome you are.
Text “BRAVE” to 97779 to receive text messages aimed at helping improve help-seeking skills, cultural value, and resilience.
Mvskoke Creek Nation Behavioral Health
Services Webinar Wednesdays hosts trainings on topics of substance abuse, suicide prevention, trauma, behavioral health treatments, resiliency, and more.
Self Help for Trauma shows an example of a trauma tapping technique. It is a first aid, selfhelp technique that can help calm emotional responses to stressful and traumatic experiences.
VA - Self-Help and Coping provides information
RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS (CONT)
on coping strategies and self-help tools that can help manage PTSD and other stress reactions.
Trauma Self-Help provides self-help resources for those who have experienced a trauma and experience symptoms of the event.
Emotional and Psychological Trauma -
HelpGuide�org provides information on emotional and psychological trauma with self-help strategies and support.
Help Yourself - Lifeline shows you some available options that can help with preventing suicide. This link provides tips on building a support network, finding a support group, self-care during stressful times, finding a therapist or support group, and how to make a safety plan.
1-800-273-8255
Suicide Prevention Handout (va�gov) is a digital guide for stressful events, demanding life situations, physical & emotional problems, and other major life events. This handout gives steps to take managing challenges, strengthening your coping skills, and improving your overall psychological health.
1-800-273-8255 Text 838255 | 24/7 crisis support findtreatment.samhsa.gov This is a confidential behavioral health treatment services locator, for people seeking treatment facilities for substance use/addiction and/or mental health problems.
Mental Health America & Mental Health
America Screening
Positive Psychology Tools - University of Notre
Dame (nd.edu)
Mindfulness - University of Notre Dame
Self-Compassion - University of Notre Dame (nd�edu)
Distress Tolerance - University of Notre Dame (nd�edu)
Assertiveness - University of Notre Dame (nd� edu)
Self Tests - Psychology Today
Basics - Psychology Today
Depression - Psychology Tools
Anxiety - Psychology Tools
Grief, Loss, and Bereavement Self-Help - Psychology Tools
Low Self-Esteem - Psychology Tools
APPS
Apps
Meditation and Sleep Made Simple -
Headspace – This app teaches the basics of meditation and the essentials of mindfulness.
Calm - The #1 App for Meditation and Sleep – This app helps improve meditation, relaxation, and focus while reducing stress and anxiety.
One Mind PsyberGuide | A Mental Health
App Guide - This nonprofit project reviews mental health apps and provides mental health resources.
Smiling Mind - This app puts a daily mindfulness and meditation guide at your fingertips.