Resources and support
Resources and support
Organizations and resources I trust, for crisis help, community and support between sessions, organized by topic and by state.
Immediate support
If you need help right now
If you're in crisis or having a mental health emergency, contact one of these services. They're free and available any time.
- 911Emergency services
For any life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
- 988Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, any time. Or chat at 988lifeline.org (opens in a new tab).
- 741741Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support by text. crisistextline.org (opens in a new tab)
- 1-800-799-7233National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call, or text START to 88788. Confidential, any time. thehotline.org (opens in a new tab)
Couples and relationships
For couples
Reading and tools for couples working through infidelity, neurodiverse relationships and the patterns that keep coming back.
The Gottman Institute
Research-based articles, tools and books for couples, including resources on rebuilding trust after an affair.
gottman.com (opens in a new tab)AANE
Formerly the Asperger/Autism Network. Support groups and resources for autistic adults and neurodiverse couples. It's where I completed my neurodiverse couples training.
aane.org (opens in a new tab)Neurodivergence
ADHD and autism
Organizations and communities for ADHD, autistic and AuDHD adults.
CHADD
Children and Adults with ADHD. Evidence-based information and support groups, with strong resources on ADHD in relationships and at work.
chadd.org (opens in a new tab)ADDA
Attention Deficit Disorder Association. Focused on adults with ADHD, with webinars, support groups and peer support.
add.org (opens in a new tab)Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Run by and for autistic people. Advocacy, policy and community resources grounded in neurodiversity.
autisticadvocacy.org (opens in a new tab)AANE
Support groups and resources for autistic adults, including those who were identified later in life.
aane.org (opens in a new tab)BFRBs
Hair pulling, skin picking and nail biting
Education and community for body-focused repetitive behaviors.
TLC Foundation for BFRBs
The leading organization for hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting and related behaviors. Education, community and support groups.
bfrb.org (opens in a new tab)BFRB therapy with me
Shame-free BFRB treatment using the ComB model, by video in Texas, Maine, Montana and New Hampshire.
Learn more about BFRB therapyRegional guides
Neurodivergent resources by region
Local guides for neurodivergent adults: assessment providers, support groups, sensory-friendly spaces and crisis resources.
Texas
Austin
Assessment providers, peer groups, sensory-friendly venues and neurodivergent-affirming therapy across the Austin area.
View the Austin guideTexas
Dallas
Neurodivergent-affirming providers, support groups, social activities and crisis resources for Dallas-Fort Worth.
View the Dallas guideTexas
Houston
Assessment, community, sensory-friendly spaces and LGBTQ+ affirming neurodivergent resources across Houston.
View the Houston guideMaine
Maine
Assessment providers, support communities, sensory-friendly outdoor spaces and crisis resources across Maine.
View the Maine guideMontana
Montana
Neurodivergent-affirming providers, peer groups, outdoor spaces and statewide community resources.
View the Montana guideNew Hampshire
New Hampshire
Adult assessment, peer groups, outdoor sensory-friendly spaces and neurodivergent-affirming therapy across New Hampshire.
View the New Hampshire guideOther concerns
For concerns outside my practice
International OCD Foundation
Education, community and a directory of OCD specialists, including resources for emetophobia.
iocdf.org (opens in a new tab)ADAA
Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Education, support and a therapist directory for anxiety and depression.
adaa.org (opens in a new tab)National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Free, therapist-led support groups and a helpline, including for ARFID. Call 1-866-662-1235, weekdays 9am to 7pm Eastern.
allianceforeatingdisorders.com (opens in a new tab)soQuiet
Misophonia advocacy, research and community for people with sound sensitivities and their families.
soquiet.org (opens in a new tab)SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential help finding treatment for mental health and substance use, 24/7. Call 1-800-662-4357.
samhsa.gov (opens in a new tab)By state
State-specific support
Crisis lines and mental health resources in each state where I'm licensed.
Texas TX
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineCall or text 988 any time for crisis support anywhere in Texas.
- 2-1-1 TexasDial 2-1-1 to be connected to local services, including mental health and crisis resources.
- NAMI TexasSupport groups, education and advocacy across Texas. namitexas.org (opens in a new tab)
- Texas Health and Human ServicesState mental health and substance use services. hhs.texas.gov (opens in a new tab)
Maine ME
- Maine Crisis LineCall or text 1-888-568-1112 for 24-hour crisis support statewide, or call or text 988.
- 211 MaineFree statewide help finding local resources. Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211maine.org (opens in a new tab).
- NAMI MaineSupport groups, education programs and a helpline for Maine residents. namimaine.org (opens in a new tab)
- Maine DHHS Office of Behavioral HealthState mental health services. maine.gov/dhhs/obh (opens in a new tab)
Montana MT
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineCall or text 988 any time for crisis support anywhere in Montana.
- NAMI MontanaSupport, education and advocacy for Montanans. namimt.org (opens in a new tab)
- Montana DPHHS Behavioral HealthState mental health services and provider resources. dphhs.mt.gov (opens in a new tab)
New Hampshire NH
- NH Rapid Response Access PointCall or text 1-833-710-6477 any time for mental health crisis support and mobile crisis teams. You can also call or text 988.
- NAMI New HampshireCommunity support, education and advocacy. naminh.org (opens in a new tab)
- NH Bureau of Mental Health ServicesState mental health resources and community mental health centers. dhhs.nh.gov (opens in a new tab)
- HeadrestCrisis support and substance use services for New Hampshire residents. headrest.org (opens in a new tab)