Community Resources
We are not meant to do everything alone. Here is an accumulation of community resources that allow us to stay connected to the support around us.
Support for Basic Needs
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Hot/ Warmlines
Thrive Lifeline’s list: Non-carceral 24/7 call and text lines to support in times of high distress or as a gentle reminder we are not alone
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Neurodivergence
NeuroClastic: Resources related to neurodivergent/ autistic support including diagnostic directories, articles from the lens of lived experience, and educational materials for parents and educators
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Family support
First 5 California: Resources for new parents to support with family needs and needs of children 0-5 years old
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DV/ IPV Resources
Center for Community Solutions: (San Diego based) Support related to interpersonal violence (IPV) and domestic violence (DV) including a 24/7 hotline, and free counseling, legal and advocacy services
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Legal
TG Law Center: Legal resources related to the queer experience including support with changes and knowing your rights
Community inspiration
Resources that have helped inform my lens on therapy and community! Check these amazing humans out!
Dr. Jennifer Mullan “The Rage Doctor”
Unpacks the effects of oppression, historical/ systemic trauma on the counseling process in a profound and empowering way. All therapists have a lot to learn from this book, especially those with identified privilege.
Alok
Alok (they/ them) is an acclaimed poet, comedian, public speaker, and actor who is an inspiration around confronting and challenging oppression related to identitys/ expectations.
Emily Nagoski, PHD & Amelia Nagoski, DMA
Emily’s book Come as You Are was a significant reference point for me entering into the counseling field; as she unpacks sexuality through a feminist lens. She and twin sister, Amelia, co-authored the incredible book Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle which applies the same lens to our emotional well-being.
Sonny J “Lived Experience Educator”
Sonny J shares a powerful and compelling perspective around the neurodivergence and has created several resources to support their community including The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills and the Neurodiversity Smorgasbord.
Meggan Watterson
Meggan’s book Mary Magdalene Revealed is a significant reference point for me in my understanding of healing religious trauma. She is a feminist theologian with a master of theological studies from Harvard Divinity School and a master of divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary at Columbia University. Her lens is bold, curious, and critical (of toxic systems) in an empowering way.