
If you know of additional resources please let me know, I’m always adding to the list.
Men’s & Women’s Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence
If Assaulted call 911, go to closest Police Station or Emergency Room

Joyful Heart Foundation http://joyfulheartfoundation.org
RAINN.org has provided support to the National Assault Hotline for since 1994 Many other services are provided and available in English & Spanish
National Domestic Hotline Resources/Support 24/7 1-800-799-7233 Live Chat Daily from 7am-2am Central Standard Time 1-800-787-3224
1 in 6 Supports Male Survivors of Sexual Assault as a Child or an Adult http://www.1in6.org
LYME DISEASE
Basic info about children with Lyme disease
Lymeparents online support group
LymeAid4Kids–Financial assistance for Lyme treatment for those under age 21.
Lymelight Foundation–financial assistance for Lyme treatment for children and young adults through age 25.
LivLyme Foundation–Financial grants for children with Lyme disease (under 21).
When Your Child Has Lyme Disease: A Parent’s Survival Guide (book) by Sandra Berenbaum and Dorothy Kupcha Leland.
Healthy Mom Best Prescription for Healthy Baby (The Lyme Times)
PANS/PANDAS
New England PANS/PANDAS Association
Ticks
How to protect yourself from ticks
What do you do if you get a tick bite?
TickEncounter Resource Center—University of Rhode Island
Tick testing—There are various places to get ticks tested. Here’s one.
Other Lyme-related symptoms & issues
Lyme disease and cognitive impairments
Gastrointestinal manifestations of Lyme.
Psychiatric manifestations of Lyme.
Medical marijuana and Lyme disease
Mold
Dealing with Lyme disease and mold illness at the same time
How to donate blood and tissue for Lyme research
Lyme and pets
Basic information about Lyme and pets
Parasite prevalence maps Educational website includes a US map down to the county level, showing where dogs have tested positive for Lyme, anaplasmosis, erhlichiosis and other diseases. Also, information about protecting your pet from tick-borne diseases.
CAPC The Companion Animal Parasite Council has comprehensive information about how to protect your pets from ticks and other parasites.
Books
Lyme: The First Epidemic of Climate Change, by Mary Beth Pfeiffer.
Why Can’t I Get Better? Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease, by Dr. Richard Horowitz.
How can I get better? An Action Plan for Treating Resistant Lyme and Chronic Disease, by Dr. Richard Horowitz.
Conquering Lyme Disease: Science Bridges the Great Divide, by Brian A. Fallon, MD, and Jennifer Sotsky, MD
The Lyme Diet, by Dr. Nicola McFadzean. What to eat while healing from Lyme.
Cure Unknown: Inside the Lyme Epidemic, by Pamela Weintraub.
When Your Child Has Lyme Disease: A Parent’s Survival Guide (book) by Sandra Berenbaum and Dorothy Kupcha Leland.
Film and Video
Under Our Skin, award-winning Lyme documentary film.
Under Our Skin 2: Emergence (sequel)
An archive of Lyme-related news coverage from Fox5NY
Financial assistance:
LymeTAP.com–Lyme Testing Access Program. Financial assistance for Lyme diagnostic testing. (US residents only.)
Needymeds.com–Clearing house for information about various kinds of financial assistance for obtaining medication.
Lymelight Foundation–financial assistance for Lyme treatment for children and young adults through age 25.
Lyme Treatment Foundation–financial assistance for Lyme treatment. No age restrictions.
LivLyme Foundation–Financial grants for children with Lyme disease.
LymeAid4Kids—grants for young Lyme patients (up to age 21).
Ticked Off Foundation—financial grants for Lyme patients over age 26.
Outside of the United States:
Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation
LymeHope (Canada)
Lyme Disease Action (UK)
Lyme Disease Association of Australia
Karl McManus Foundation (Australia)
Association Luxembourgeoise Borréliose de Lyme (Luxembourg)
Onlyme-aktion.org (Germany)
Lymevereniging (Netherlands)
LGBT Community
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs: A coalition of programs that document and advocate for victims of anti-LGBT and anti-HIV/AIDS violence/harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, police misconduct and other forms of victimization. Site has a list of local anti-violence programs and publications. Hotline: 212.714.1141
- The Trevor Project: Help and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth. Hotline: 866.488.7386
- GLBT National Hotline: Call center that refers to over 15,000 resources across the country that support LGBTQ individuals. Hotline: 888.THE.GLNH (843.4564) pen pals, weekly LQB and T chatrooms for youth
- Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Issues in Counseling:Directory of LGBT-friendly mental health specialists across the United States. Specialists listed are verified members of AGLBTIC, a division of the American Counseling Association.
- FORGE (For Ourselves: Reworking Gender Expression): Home to the Transgender Sexual Violence Project. Provides services and publishes research for transgender persons experiencing violence and their loved ones.
Mental Health Resources
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
International Bipolar Foundation
National Institute of Mental Health
National SuicidePreventionLifeline.org
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Press 1, Veterans Crisis Line USA
Press 2, Se Habla Español
LifeLine Chat
CrisisTextLine.org
Text 741-741
Facebook.com/CrisisTextLine
TheTrevorProject.org (LGBTQ Youth)
1-866-488-7386 (24/7/365)
TrevorChat (7 days/week from 3PM–10PM ET / noon–3PM PT)
TrevorText — text START to 678-678 (Mon–Fri, 3PM–10PM ET / noon–3PM PT)
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRFoundation.org): Awards grants for scientific research. Keep up to date on latest research
International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF.org): Bipolar research. Care and support resources for individuals and caregivers. Erase stigma through education.
MentalHealth.gov: US government mental health resources and information.
MentalHealthAmerica.net (MHA): Address needs of those living with mental illness. Promote mental health.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI.org): Build better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH.nih.gov): Federal agency for research on mental disorders.
NeedyMeds.org: 1-800-503-6897. Educates and empowers those seeking affordable healthcare.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA.gov): Reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
Pain Support
Addiction Resources
NIH Addiction Resources (National Institute of Health)
Addiction Center.com Find Rehab Clinics In Your Area
Recovery.Org Find Addiction Treatment Near You
Rehab Centers Nation Wide (Insurance Specific)
Help Guide.org – Addiction Information
Drug Abuse Resources for Parents
SMART Recovery.Org – Self Management and Recovery Traininghttps://www.rehabcenter.net/inpatient-rehab-centers/
PTSD/Suicide Prevention
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 press 1
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2013/april-web-only/when-suicide-strikes-in-body-of-christ.htmlhttps://answersingenesis.org/sanctity-of-life/christians-and-suicide-prevention/The Jed FoundationProject SanctuaryThe Trevor ProjectNAMINational SuicidePreventionLifeline.org
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Press 1, Veterans Crisis Line USA
Press 2, Se Habla Español
LifeLine Chat
Autism/Spectrum Resources
https://thearc.org/embed/#?secret=5kGzriYKKj
Parenting/Child Welfare/Teens/Young Adults
http://www.PreventChildAbuseAmericacom
http://www.ChildWelfareInformationGateway.gov
http://www.MentalHealthAmerica.com
http://www.EachMindMatters.com
Elder Care
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
- Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
- Eldercare Locator
- AgingCare
- National Caregivers Library
- NextAvenue
- Administration for Community Living (ACL)
- Next Step in Care
- Caring.com
- Caregiver Action Network (CAN)
- Ageless Alliance: United Against Elder Abuse
- Commission on Law and Aging, American Bar Association
- Minnesota Elder Justice Center
- National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-term Care (formerly NCCNHR)
- Splaine Consulting
Wow, this is an incredible list as a comprehensive resource – thank you for your efforts with this, it’s brilliant! xx
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