Resources – They Heal

I’m sure you’re familiar with a Resource page and this is nothing revolutionary. It’s pretty standard. Just some things you might find helpful if you’re interested in furthering your creative journey. I fully intend to revisit this page regularly and keep it updated, so it will be a constant work in progress! Check back often 🙂

Museums

I love when museums are dedicated to education, empathy, and social-emotional learning. Many of these resources are designed for parents or teachers, but anyone can benefit from them! This is a list of activities, exhibits, and lesson plans and you can use these links as a starting point to explore what else these museums offer.

Books

Coming soon! Check back soon for book recommendations related to art education, art therapy, creative living, and all that good stuff.

Mental Health Resources

I don’t expect anyone to visit They Heal for the express purpose of accessing mental health resources, but you might be here- looking around– and find something useful. I also want to be able to link back to this page in some posts, so here it is!

United States’ Mental Health Hotlines

If you are currently experiencing mental health distress, you have options as far as who to call or text for free support. Hotlines are not perfect. They are administered by imperfect organizations and flawed people. That being said, I’m going to leave these phone numbers here as an option.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline
(800) 656-4673

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255 (TTY: 1-800-799-4889)
Live Online Chat

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline
(800) 662-4357

Veterans Crisis Line
(800) 273-8255, PRESS 1
Text 838255

Alternatives to Calling 911

I’m not telling you to not call 911 if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. I’m also not telling you to call 911. All I’m saying is: stay alive. I’m putting this information here because, in an ideal world, we would all do research prior to a safety crisis and know what local community resources are available. So, as always, take what you need and leave what you don’t.

Behavioral Health Crisis Alternatives: Shifting from Police to Community Responses

Calling 911 and Talking to the Police

Don’t Call the Police

Guidelines for Effective Communication with 911 Dispatch (California)