Resources
Please don't go it alone.
Crisis Numbers
988 - 24/7 You can call or text, your conversation is confidential, provides you judgment-free care. Talking with someone can help save your life.
800-273-TALK (8255) - 24/7 crisis line for people having a mental health crisis or not getting the care they need
(888) 724-7240 24/7 San Diego County Crisis Line. Experienced counselors can answer questions about mental health and substance use, provide referrals, offer support and crisis intervention.
Open Support Groups
Adult Children of Addicts (ACOA)
For people who were profoundly affected by the dysfunction in their families of origin, whether alcohol/drugs were present in the home or not.
If you're concerned about someone's addiction, whether you're a parent of a child struggling with substance use, a teen with a parent facing addiction, or have a partner, friend, or family member dealing with it, this group can support you. It helps you set healthy boundaries, distinguish between enabling and helping, and provides education about addiction.
For those who struggle with maintaining healthy boundaries, building strong relationships with themselves and others, or tend to prioritize others' needs over their own. This valuable resource can help you understand codependency traits and how they affect your life.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Nami's support groups provide a space for those looking to understand mental illness, access helpful resources, and connect with others facing similar challenges. These groups are typically led by members of the community.
Self Help Books I Use in Sessions
$10.99 Amazon. Brain, Mind, and Body in the healing of trauma.
$7.99 Amazon. An action plan for moving beyond death, divorce, and other losses or change.
$18.99 Amazon. Learn tools and strategies couples need to communicate effectively, rebuild trust, and repair past hurts.
The Motivational Interviewing Workbook
$9.99 Amazon. Move from ambivalence to action. Define goals, create vision, and move toward change.
The Red Road to Wellbriety: In The Native American Way
$25.00 Amazon. Recovery handbook that embraces Native American culture practice and healing.
The Self-Love Workbook for Women
$12.99 Amazon. Release Self-Doubt, Build Self-Compassion, and Embrace Who You Are!
Understanding and Helping an Addict (and keeping your sanity)
$19.00 Amazon. Understanding your role in your loved one's treatment and subsequent recovery and relapse prevention.
What If? The Art of Crushing Anxiety
$17.99 Amazon. Explains why humans learn to fear what we fear and provides you with a set of tools to master your fears and meet the source of your anxiety head-on.