#CrisisTextLine

[transstudent]

On March 2, 2023, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee chose to criminalize transgender youth and Drag performers by signing two incredibly bigoted bills into law. One targets transgender and nonbinary youth, the other targets drag performers. 🎨 cover art by @liberaljane .

→ If you are a transgender or nonbinary person and you need support, please reach out to:

@crisistextline

Text HOME to 741741 

@trevorproject
Reach a trained counselor at 866-488-7386


→ If you are an ally, please make your voice heard. Support local organizations

ACLU of Tennesse
@aclu_tennessee


Tennessee Justice Center

@tnjustice


Tennessee Equality Project

@tnequality


True You Tennessee

@trueyoutn

“This year, we have seen unprecedent attacks on trans youth and their rights.

Make no mistake, going after trans kids is cruel and a part of a larger right-wing agenda. In the same way that it was never about restrooms, today’s fight is not about sports or health care. It's about erasing and excluding trans people, and in this case kids, from participating in public life.” 💬 @liberaljane

[actual-changeling]

Hey buddy. Do you have a therapist or medical professional that you can call? I think it might not be a bad idea to reach out to them to let them know you're in crisis.

If you don't, please think about reaching out to the Crisis Text Line. They are an amazing program that has live volunteers who can talk you through a moment. Their number will never show up on your phone bill in case that would be unsafe. They are a free service open to anyone with text capabilities. They are at crisistextline[.]org

I hope things get better, friend. Please know that you matter, and we all want you to stick around! ❤️

hi anon <3

i do have a therapist (if you ever see me talking about anna that's her) who i see weekly and a psychiatrist to manage my meds (whom i'll see in the first week of december iirc), so it's. under control? if you can call it that.

but yeah i've been doing this for a while and i'm resilient, i just cycle through a lot of different phases. as anna puts it, me feeling okay is the rare exception, my default is just being depressed. only good (or bad depending on the situation) thing about bpd is that i forget emotions once i no longer feel them.

maybe i gotta up my bupropion dosage, we'll see. thank you for checking in, although i promise there's no need to worry, and if there was i have my contingency plans to fall back on. 💚

[fanboyswhore9]

FOR THOSE WHO ARE DOING FINAL EXAMS LIKE I AM, PLEASE FUCKING TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES

Instagram P.C: @crisistextline

[theoneandonlyyeti]

MICHAELMCCHILL IS DOING A CAHRITY STREAM FOR RAISING THE BAR

GO SUPPORT

https://give.softgiving.com/RaisingTheBar

https://www.twitch.tv/michaelmcchill

THEYRE GONNA BE GIVING AWAY UNUS ANNUS YOUTOOZ AND SO MUCH MORE!!

this is such a great cause please go help anyway you can!

<3

[cathysongbird]

HEY YA'LL!!! THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 3PM BUT I HAD WORK!!! @jacksepticeye IS DOING A CHARITY LIVESTREAM TO HELP SUPPORT @crisistextline . They are a text and call hotline for those at risk for self harm or suicidal thoughts. They are an amazing organization. So if you can, DONATE!!! If you can't, SPREAD IT AROUND!!! COME ONTO THE LIVESTREAM @officialtroybaker IS ON RIGHT NOW!!! I DONATED $6! So yeah, come watch to support and celebrate the holidays. #thankmas #jacksepticeye #seanmcloughlin #troybaker #crisistextline https://www.instagram.com/p/BrMC7r8l6oj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f2bron9kyc3d

[agile-world]

Phil Rogers on Agile World S05 E03 Phil Rogers is interviewed by Steve Moubray, Sabrina C E Bruce and Karl A L Smith, talking about his massive Agile knowledge based in experience and shared freely on Be Agile World Resources. Lots of laughs with all the team chatting together, Phil volunteers with Agile World and in other ways to help people. Philip Rogers content creator and editor for Agile World Resources and volunteer at the Agile World nonprofit organisation. Phil Rogers believes in the power of simple ideas to change the world, and has been working for several decades with individuals and teams to help them along their continuous improvement journey. Phil started his career as a US Air Force Officer in the late 1980s, which was a formative experience, where he learned www.agile-world.news #AgileWorld #AgileTalkShow #Agile https://agile-world.news/phil-rogers-on-agile-world/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=Agile+World&utm_campaign=Agile+World

[swordrose-fluidflux]

CrisisTextLine:    741741 in the United States or 686868 in Canada

Please reblog, this is so important.

[clairedelunacy]

I created this graphic last year with an eye toward helping folks who need it most during this season of giving. I'm sharing it again, because the more tools we can provide, the more people we can help. I'd like to ask you all to look around, connect with the folks in your lives who might be struggling, and remind them they are loved, valued, and respected. And if you feel overwhelmed in this darkest of timelines, please don't give up. You are NOT alone, you ARE loved, and you are worthy of not only love, but happiness and respect during this season, and EVERY season. With love, Claire #holidays #HappyHolidays #SuicidePrevention #Helplines #LGBT #Support #Help #Love #CrisisTextLine #TrevorProject #TransLifeline #Holidays #HolidayBlues #HelpOthers #YouAreNotAlone https://www.instagram.com/p/BrQV3KJBOZF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qi2u8rjzb8au

[culpablemoonshine]

Jacksepticeye’s raising money for the Crisis Text Line, a 24 hr service that offers confidential text messaging with a trained counselor for anyone going through a crisis. Please come join us, donate if you can, and spread the word any way available!

https://www.crisistextline.org

[mygreenribbon]

In hopes of bringing more awareness to self-harm. Many of those suffering use self-harm as a way to cope. Swipe right........ @crisistextline 741741 Plesse Share #mygreenribbon#MGR#mentalhealthadvocate#advocate#mentalhelthmatters#mentalhealthawareness#mentalhealthsupporter#support#mentalhealthmonday#yournotaburden#mentalhealthrecovery#mentalhealthforall #selfiinjurysupport#selfharmawarness#self-jnjuryawarness#crisistextline#741741 https://www.instagram.com/p/CaiIeYnviRH/?utm_medium=tumblr

[blueeyedsister]

This is an awful time of year for me, for some reason May through August is the worst. For some others it’s around the holidays. I’ve got several people I follow who silently suffer daily. This past week losing people who are in the public eye and being judged because “they took the cowards way out” are human just like you and I, they hurt just as deep. We’re all on this spinning rock flying through space together. So check on your people. Check on yourself. How are you really doing? Don’t just ask that to take up time or make small talk. Really think about it when asking yourself. It’s really important. 💗 #love #loveyourself #loveeachother #bekind #eachother #alwayskeepfighting #akf #mentalhealth #suicide #suicideawareness #bipolar #bipolardisorder #depression #psychiatry #psychology #therapy #schizophrenia #mania #hallucinations #withdrawn #crying #sadness #crisis #crisistextline #suicidehotline #bpd #ptsd #springfieldmo #417 #ozarks

[carlamlee]

Apparently, waking up for my volunteer shift disturbed her sleep, because Izzy has been like this ever since I sat down to work. #dogsofinstagram #australiancattledog #beagle #crisistextline

[fabcollectionlover]

💙💎 Please reach out when you are mentally and emotionally in need! ◀️💜 You are NOT alone in this. #crisistextline #imavolunteer #741741 #crisis #hello #mentalhealth #support #empathy

[artsformyvoid]

Holidays are hard. Even the strongest of us need help at our worst times. Ive been there. Text 741741. They will help. You're worthy, start reaching out. I'm tough, not mean. Have a happy and safe holidays. #crisistextline @crisistextline (at Utica, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJM5GzrDUlk/?igshid=h0niu89ezhyh

[theautismcafe]

it’s hard to talk to a friend who’s suicidal, so I wrote about it

TW, TW/SUICIDE September is Suicide Awareness month, but we need to talk about it every month, just like the many other mental health related months, more and more people are sharing their very own personal stories and struggles. On the other hand, there are the individuals who sadly continue to remain ignorant and shut down the importance of spreading awareness. While I don’t have the time nor the care to convince the close minded that depression is a real thing, I do however, promise to never stay silent.

In the US, suicide takes the lives of one person every 12 minutes. That means every day, about 105 Americans die by suicide. This is clearly a big problem. Do you ever find yourself tongue tied, at a loss of words, or simply having no idea how to help a friend who is considering to take their life? Below, I’m going to cover a few simple tactics then can go a long way.

How to talk to a suicidal person:

First, let’s get the cat out of the bag, and remember - talking about suicide does not make a person lead more toward that option.

So if you are worried about someone, it’s okay to talk to them. If they open up to you, that means they trust you, so remember to talk to them judgment free.

Validate their feelings. We may not understand what they’re currently going through and why they feel hopeless, but validating someone’s feelings can help them feel understood.

As heavy as it is to discuss suicide, encourage them to keep talking. Studies show talking can save lives.

Don’t appear disappointed, angry, or shocked. This will only make the individual shut down a possible discussion.

Be there. Simply, be there and listen. Truly listen, don’t rush the conversation. Ask your friend if there is anything you can do to help. Chances are, they’ll say no, but don’t leave it at that.

Tell your loved one a few reasons why you decide to live and ask them if they can think of any for themselves as well.

Even if your friend asks you to leave them alone, don’t. You never want to leave an individual who is experiencing suicidal thoughts or intentions alone.

Stay with them or find someone who can. As someone who previously volunteered as a Crisis Counselor, I can assure you these next few steps are crucial:

1.) Remove any objects the person can use to hurt themselves, such as sharp objects, weapons, or drugs.

2.) Ask the person if they can agree not to kill themselves for a short period of time, such as a few hours or days. This can be quite helpful if they are waiting to receive medical attention.

3.) Reassure the person that they are not alone and you will stay with them for safety concerns because you care.

4.) Encourage the person to go to the emergency room. If you can, go with them so they feel supported and less alone.

If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Resources:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Available 24/7

Crisis Text Line

Text 'Hello' to 741741 to be connected to a trained crisis counselor.

Free and available 24/7

Trevor Project (LGBTQ)

www.thetrevorproject.org

Veterans Crisis Line

1-800-273-TALK (8255), Press 1

Helpful apps:

My3 Safety Plan

Virtual Hope Box

Operation Reach Out

Your story isn’t over yet. Together, we can prevent suicide.