Resources

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HELP AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATION WEBSITES​

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233) or TEXT 88788 or chat online: 

 

National Sexual Abuse Hotline:  1-800-656-HOPE (4673) OR TEXT 64673

or  chat online at : online.rainn.org​

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chat (or CALL/TEXT 988)

 

National Center for PTSD

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Coping with Traumatic Events

​Sexual Assault Peer Support: Pandora Project

Trauma-Focused Yoga Practices (Dr. Arielle Schwartz)

Self-Compassion (Dr. Kristin Neff)

 

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INFORMATIONAL WEBSITES​​

What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?

Healthy Relationship Quiz​

Sexual Arousal during Sexual Assault​

Shame​

Flashbacks

Supporting a Partner Who Has Experienced Sexual Violence 

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DOCUMENTS

Basic Personal Rights

Sexual Trauma Terminology 

Grounding Techniques

Five Senses Mindfulness Exercise

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Script

Exercises to return to your Window of Tolerance

R.A.I.N. Meditation 

Polyvagal Theory

Hand Model of How the Brain Works

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PODCASTS

Polyvagal Theory

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VIDEOS

Polyvagal Theory

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ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT IN WNY 

(click on links below for provider websites) 

Best Self 716-884-0888

Erie County Crisis Services 716-834-3131  OR TEXT: HOME or HOLA to 741741

ECMC Help Center (walk-in clinic) 716-898-1594

ECMC Virtual Help Center 716-898-1594

Mental Health Advocates of WNY 716-566-6506

Psychological Association of WNY 716-249-0221

WNY Trauma Collaborative

Spectrum Health and Human Services 716-566-6506

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