Resources for Struggling Scary Mommies

Motherhood is the most wonderful and beautiful experience in the world, so why aren’t you constantly surrounded by rainbows and unicorns? Whatever the reason, you are not alone. Here is a list of resources to aid in getting you the help you need…

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If you are suicidal, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) The number will automatically direct you to the local crisisline/suicide hotline based on your location.  

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If you are being abused, reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline • Helpguide.org Domestic Violence and Abuse (International) • US: 1 800 799 SAFE (7233) • Canada: 1-800-363-9010 • 1800-RESPECT (Australia): 1800 737 732 • Women’s AID (UK): 0808 2000 247 • The National Sexual Assault Hotline routes you to the closest hotline based on your area code. 1.800.656.HOPE (4673)

 

 

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Alcoholics Anonymous  • Gamblers Anonymous • Marijuana Anonymous • Neurotics Anonymous • Sex Addicts Anonymous • Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous • Survivors of Incest Anonymous • Emotions Anonymous • Food Addicts Anonymous • Co-Dependents Anonymous • Cocaine Anonymous • Crystal Meth Anonymous • Debtors Anonymous • Pills Anonymous • Overeaters Anonymous

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The United Way is national system of volunteers, contributors, and local charities helping people in their own communities. To locate available resources in a given area, call the United Way’s 2-1-1 help number and speak to a trained Resource and Referral Specialist. Or visit liveunited.org in the US or worldwide.unitedway.org internationally.

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When a disaster threatens or strikes, The Red Cross offers food, shelter, clean-up kits, comfort kits, medical services, financial assistance, advocacy, and counseling. American Red Cross • Canadian Red Cross • British Red Cross

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Modest Needs offers the following types of grants: Self-Sufficiency Grants, New Employment Grants, and Independent Living Grants.

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U.S. Dept of Agriculture-Rural Development Multi Family Housing Rentals provides an online search tool to locate accessible, government-assisted rural rental properties in all U.S. states.

US Dept of Housing and Urban Development offers many resources & referrals to assist renters, homebuyers and homeowners in finding affordable housing, avoiding foreclosure and connecting with housing support programs. Provides referrals to approved housing counselors. Helps clients understand housing rights & responsibilities, incl. Fair Housing Act.

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Legal Aid: US State by state listing of legal aid referrals • Canada Province by Province listing

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Insurance Resources: (US) Kaiser Family Foundation: Provides information on Medicaid benefits for each state. (US) Families USA: Guidebooks for the uninsured for each state: (Canada) Provincial Prescription Drugs Insurance Programs

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Employment Help: (US) Career One Stop Centers: Provides free employment and training services. Open to all job seekers. Canada) Service Canada

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Adult Protective Services (US) National Adult Protective Services Association (Canada) The Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse

Child Protective Services (US) State by state listing (Canada) Province by province listing

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