Resources
Looking for more resources and information on mental health and sexual assault? Our resource page connects our community to a wealth of helpful services and sources of mental health and victim support information. Check out the links below in the following areas :
MENTAL HEALTH TRAUMA HELPFUL MEDIA RAPE CRISIS CENTER HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Mid-Shore Behavioral Health
Community planning, management & monitoring of mental health services for all
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Dedicated to building better lives through mental health education
Find Your Anchor
Suicide prevention, awareness & education project
Mental Health America
When we think about cancer, heart disease, or diabetes, we don’t wait years to treat them. This is how we should approach mental illnesses, too.
TraumaPlay™ Therapy Model
TraumaPlay™ Institute
TraumaPlay™ is a flexible sequential play therapy model for treating children and families.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents impacted by trauma and their parents or caregivers. It is a components-based treatment model that incorporates trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral, family, and humanistic principles and techniques.
Understanding and Awareness of Trauma and Attachment Disorders
ATTACh provides families and professionals with the necessary tools to improve the developmental, emotional, and wellness outcomes in children and teens.
Helping Your Children Cope After a Traumatic Event
The Child Mind Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders through innovative research, clinical care, and advocacy.
Talking to Children about Mass Shootings
A New York Times article featuring an age by age guide to talking to children about mass shootings.
Helping Children Deal with Traumatic Events
Fred “Mister" Rogers
Mister Rogers profoundly impacted youth mental health by creating a nurturing and empathetic television space that fostered emotional well-being, teaching children essential social-emotional skills.
Sidran Institute
Traumatic Stress Education & Advocacy.
The Sidran Institute, a vital resource for trauma survivors and their support networks for over 25 years is a global cornerstone in educating professionals on effectively addressing the diverse needs of trauma survivors.
ChildTrauma Academy
Improve the lives of high-risk children through direct service, research, and education. The ChildTrauma Academy (CTA) offers programs in therapeutic, child protection, and educational systems to address issues related to child abuse, neglect, parenting, education, law, mental health, and law enforcement.
Mental Health Minutes
Dr. Brené Brown - Sharing real conversations, ordinary moments, and inspiration.
Dr. Brené Brown, a renowned research professor at the University of Houston and a #1 New York Times bestselling author has dedicated her life to studying mental health, personal growth, and professional and personal relationships.
Dr. Kristen Neff - Exploring the Space Between Self-Esteem and Self Compassion
Dr. Kristin Neff is an associate professor in the University of Texas who focuses on self-esteem and compassion particularly in regards to children.
Kevin Hines - Suicide Survivor. Story Teller. Film Maker. #BeHereTomorrow
Kevin Hines
Suicide Survivor. Story Teller. Film Maker. #BeHereTomorrow
Kevin Hines is a best-selling author and award-winning documentary filmmaker who, having survived a suicide attempt in 2000, shares his powerful story of hope, healing, and recovery while promoting wellness and resilience worldwide.
Mental Health America Self Help & Decision Making Tool Kit
Mental Health America, one of the nation's largest mental health organizations, offers a research-backed tool for identifying symptoms of mental health disorders, contributing to the promotion of proactive mental health.
Positive Psychology Mental Health Activities, Worksheets, Books for Adults & Students
PositivePsychology.com offers science-based training and resources for mental health professionals, featuring a collection of 28 mental health games, activities, and worksheets designed to promote mental well-being.
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)
MCASA (Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault) is dedicated to preventing sexual assault, advocating for accessible and compassionate care for survivors of sexual violence, and actively working to hold offenders accountable.
Maryland Crime Victim Resource Center
MCVRC (Maryland Crime Victim Rights Law Center) is committed to ensuring that victims of crime receive justice and are treated with dignity and compassion through the provision of comprehensive victims' rights and services.
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence collaborates with victim service providers, professional allies, and citizens to diminish domestic violence against an intimate partner or family members.
Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI)
SALI works to prevent sexual assault, advocate for accessible, compassionate care for survivors of sexual violence, and work to hold offenders accountable.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, dedicated to preventing sexual violence, aiding survivors, and ensuring justice for perpetrators through initiatives such as the National Sexual Assault Hotline.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the foremost sexual violence nonprofit organization, offering information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence.
Men Can Stop Rape
MCSR (Men Can Stop Rape) focuses on preventing violence by offering transformational programs and services for youth and adults, promoting healthy masculinity and empowered womanhood.
NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING WEBSITE
This online Referral Directory is made up of anti-trafficking organizations and programs that offer emergency, transitional, or long-term services to victims and survivors of human trafficking as well as those that provide resources and opportunities in the anti-trafficking field.
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
The Administration for Children & Families (ACF), a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), promotes the economic and social well-being of families, children, youth, individuals, and communities with funding, strategic partnerships, guidance, training, and technical assistance.
MARYLAND HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE
The Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force (MHTTF) is the state's primary organization that works to prevent trafficking, protect victims by providing them with the services they need, prosecute traffickers, and partner with a variety of organizations to eradicate the scourge of human trafficking from our communities.
POLARIS PROJECT
Polaris is a nonprofit non-governmental organization that works to combat and prevent sex and labor trafficking. Polaris operates the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline, which connects victims and survivors to support and services around the country and takes tips and calls from people about suspected situations of human trafficking.
HARRIETT'S HOUSE
Harriet's House is an Eastern Shore first, acting as a human trafficking drop-in center where woman can get free resources like food, clothes, and toiletries.
ONLINE SAFETY FOR KIDS
For All Seasons created this webpage to help kids learn and practice online safety.
ONLINE SAFETY FOR PARENTS (SPANISH)
Esta página contiene información para padres sobre cómo garantizar que sus hijos estén seguros mientras están en línea.
ONLINE SAFETY FOR PARENTS
This page contains information for parents on how to ensure their children are safe while online.