Links & Community Resources for Crisis and Further Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Line); The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Montgomery County Dept Health & Human Services 24 Hr Crisis Center: 240-777-4000; Walk in service available at 1301 Piccard Drive, South Entrance, Rockville
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline, Northern Virginia: 571.458.7310 x102
Veterans Crisis Line : 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Domestic Violence Hotline : 1-800-799-7233 | 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA) Confidential Helpline (serving people of all backgrounds in DC Metro Area) : 1-877-885-2232 (877-88-JCADA)
The DC Center for the LGBT Community : behavioral health, wellness, arts & culture, support for LGBT people of color & more
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine (support & resources for living with mental health & substance use) : 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Alcoholics Anonymous (links for more information and local meetings)
SMART Recovery (links for more information and local meetings)
Recommended Books
ON INTROVERSION & HIGHLY SENSITIVE TEMPERAMENTS:
The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You, by Elaine N. Aron
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, by Susan Cain
ON CODEPENDENCY, SUBSTANCE USE/ADDICTION RECOVERY & ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS:
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself, by Melody Beattie
The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations for Codependents, by Melody Beattie
Drinking: A Love Story, by Caroline Knapp (a memoir)
Adult Children of Alcoholics, by Janet Gerringer Woititz
Love Warrior: A Memoir, by Glennon Doyle (a memoir)
ON TRAUMATIC STRESS, ANXIETY & DEPRESSION:
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel Van der Kolk
Don’t Panic: Taking Control of Anxiety Attacks, by Reid Wilson
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, by Edmund Bourne
ON COMBAT STRESS, MORAL INJURY, and HEALING FOR MILITARY PARTNERS & SPOUSES:
Warrior's Return: Restoring the Soul After War, by Edward Tick
Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging, by Sebastian Junger
Arsenal of Hope: Tactics for Taking on PTSD Together, by Jen Satterly
ON PARENTING:
Parenting From the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive, by Daniel Siegel and Mary Hartzell (also good for trauma survivors)
ON SLEEP:
The Sleep Solution: Why your sleep is broken and how to fix it, by Chris Winter
ON GRIEF & LOSS:
Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations For Working Through Grief, by Martha Whitmore Hickman
No Time to Say Goodbye: Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One, by Carla Fine
ON ANTI-RACISM & RACIAL TRAUMA:
My Grandmother’s Hands, by Resmaa Menakem
White Fragility, by Robin DiAngelo
How to Be an Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi
ON VULNERABILITY, SHAME, SELF-WORTH & SELF-COMPASSION:
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, by Kristen Neff
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are, by Brené Brown
Braving the Wilderness, by Brené Brown
ON MINDSET, SPIRITUALITY, CREATIVITY & SELF IMPROVEMENT:
You are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth, by Jen Sincero
Sacred Contracts: Awakening Your Divine Potential, by Caroline Myss
Loving What Is: Four Questions that can Change Your Life, by Byron Katie
Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead, by Tosha Silver
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, by Elizabeth Gilbert
A New Earth: Awakening to your Life's Purpose, by Eckhart Tolle
The Law of Divine Compensation: On Work, Money, and Miracles, by Marianne Williamson
Tiny Buddha’s Worry Journal: A Creative Way to Let Go of Anxiety and Find Peace, by Lori Deschene
The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, by Julia Cameron
Professional Organization Services
HARMONie is a woman owned business, founded with a passion for organized living and thoughtful design. The owner, Kait drew inspiration for HARMONie from her own desire to live intentionally and minimize stress. Kait has helped clients organize their kitchens, closets, nurseries, playrooms, garages, offices, work spaces and all manner of things in between. Are you feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to begin? Do you have an idea, but no time to implement it? Let HARMONie help!
Gada 2016