Resources for Support

Below are support resources you may find helpful as you search for information on various topics. Please be advised I am not responsible for their content, despite my recommendations.

Self-Compassion Info and Mindfulness Practices

The Greater Good Science Center: The Science of a Meaningful Life
Tara Brach: Author, Psychologist, Meditation Teacher
Brené Brown: Author, Social Worker, Researcher on shame resilience
UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center

Mental Health

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI-SC
National Institute of Mental Health
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Anxiety and Depression

ADAA- Anxiety & Depression Assoc. of America
Suicide Prevention Services-SC County

Grief and Illness

Hospice of Santa Cruz County- Palliative Care & Bereavement Support Services
WomenCARE - Women's Cancer Support Services
Jacob's Heart- Children's Cancer Support Services
Santa Cruz AIDS Project
WINGS- Support for Suicide Survivors

Addiction

Alcoholics Anonymous of SC County
Al-Anon & AlaTeen- SC County
Smart Recovery
Refuge Recovery
Narcotics Anonymous- SC County
Janus of Santa Cruz- local treatment and recovery services

Abuse

Child Protective Services- SC County
Survivors Healing Center
Monarch Services- Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis