We are not a 24-hour helpline.\u00a0 We are not all trained professionals.\u00a0 We at NAOYP want to bridge the gap so we can help.<\/p>\n
If this is an emergency, or if you are worried that you or someone you know may be at risk for suicide, please call your local authorities (911), contact a mental health professional, or call and talk to someone at 1-800-SUICIDE (in the US) or Kids Help phone 1-800-668-6868<\/p>\n
To report child abuse or exploitation please go to\u00a0Virtual Global Taskforce<\/a><\/p>\n (some sources via\u00a0\u00a0TWLOHA<\/a> Thank You!)<\/p>\n Crisis centers in Canada:\u00a0Center for suicide prevention listings<\/a><\/p>\n Befrienders Worldwide –\u00a0To\u00a0find a helpline in your area of the world go to\u00a0www.befrienders.org<\/a> \u2013 \u201cWe work worldwide to provide emotional support, and reduce suicide. We listen to people who are in distress. We don\u2019t judge them or tell them what to do \u2013 we listen.\u201d<\/p>\n To Find Help in\u00a0Australia<\/a> or in the\u00a0UK<\/a><\/p>\n NAOYP was founded and is based in Central Montreal.\u00a0 We have resources dedicated to meeting needs on a local level.\u00a0 Please email inf\u2026<\/a>@notafraidofyourpain.com\u00a0 for more information if you are looking for help and live locally.<\/p>\n S.A.F.E. Alternatives –\u00a0\u00a0www.selfinjury.com<\/a> \u2013 Self Abuse Finally Ends<\/p>\n Childhelp \u2013\u00a0\u00a0www.childhelp.org<\/a> \u2013 1-800-4-A-CHILD \u2013 National Child Abuse Hotline<\/p>\n National Domestic Violence Helpline –\u00a0\u00a0www.ndvh.org<\/a> \u2013 1-800-799-SAFE<\/p>\n Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network –\u00a0\u00a0www.rainn.org<\/a> \u2013 1-800-656-HOPE National Sexual Assault Hotline<\/p>\n National Eating Disorders Association \u2013\u00a0www.nationaleatingdisorders.org<\/a> \u2013 1-800-931-2237<\/p>\n The Trevor Helpline<\/a> is the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. All calls are confidential and toll-free from anywhere in the United States, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)<\/p>\n AAMFT –\u00a0\u00a0www.therapistlocator.net<\/a> \u2013 counseling services locator<\/p>\n Befrienders Worldwide –\u00a0\u00a0www.befrienders.org<\/a> \u2013 treatment and counseling services locator<\/p>\n SAMHSA –\u00a0\u00a0findtreatment.samhsa.gov<\/a> \u2013 substance abuse treatment center locator<\/p>\n SAMHSA –\u00a0\u00a0mentalhealth.samhsa.gov<\/a> \u2013 mental health services locator<\/p>\n AACC –\u00a0\u00a0www.aacc.net<\/a> \u2013 Christian counseling services locator<\/p>\n S.A.F.E. –\u00a0\u00a0www.selfinjury.com<\/a> \u2013 \u201cS.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior.\u201dSelf Mutilators Anonymous \u2013\u00a0www.selfmutilatorsanonymous.org<\/a> \u2013 \u201cSelf Mutilators Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from physical self-mutilation.\u201d<\/p>\n National Eating Disorders Association \u2013\u00a0www.nationaleatingdisorders.org<\/a> \u2013 \u201cnon-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.\u201dFINDINGbalance \u2013\u00a0www.findingbalance.com<\/a> \u2013 Faith based help for eating and body image issues.<\/p>\n HBO \u2013\u00a0HBO.com\/addiction<\/a> \u2013 \u201cThe Addiction website brings together many of America\u2019s top addiction experts to demystify this much-misunderstood disease.\u00a0 To find help now, or to learn more about the latest breakthroughs in treatment, select a link.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAlcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.\u201d Meetings can be found in\u00a0Australia<\/a>, the\u00a0UK<\/a> the\u00a0USA<\/a> and\u00a0Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n Al-Anon\/Alateen \u2013\u00a0www.al-anon.org<\/a> \u2013 \u201cOffering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNarcotics Anonymous –\u00a0 an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts with more than 33,500 weekly meetings in over 116 countries worldwide.\u201d To find a meeting in your area visit\u00a0www.na.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression \u2013\u00a0www.ifred.or<\/a>g<\/p>\n Teen Advice\/Support site \u2013\u00a0TeenHelp.org<\/a><\/p>\n The Jed Foundation \u2013\u00a0www.ulifeline.org<\/a> \u2013 \u201cULifeline is an online resource center for college student mental health and emotional well being.\u201d<\/p>\n Mental Health America\u00a0 –\u00a0www.nmha.org<\/a> \u2013 Resources promoting mental health nationwide.<\/p>\n Information on: abuse, addiction, depression, eating disorders, mental health and trauma \u2013\u00a0www.helpguide.org<\/a><\/p>\n For more information on Specific Mental Illness\u2019 visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness \u2013\u00a0www.nami.org<\/a><\/p>\n Cutting (Understanding and Overcoming Self-Mutilation)<\/a> by Steven Levenkron<\/p>\n A Grief Observed<\/a> by C.S. Lewis<\/p>\n The Last Addiction: Own Your Desire, Live Beyond Recovery, Find Lasting Freedom<\/a> by Sharon A. Hersh<\/p>\n Purpose for the Pain<\/a> by Renee Yohe<\/p>\n Recovering from Losses in Life<\/a> by H. Norman WrightHELPLINES \u2013 IF YOU NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO:<\/h3>\n
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Here are a few books we recommend if you are interested in learning more about some of these issues:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/a>Bloodletting (A Memoir of Secrets, Self-Harm & Survival)<\/a> by Victoria LeathamBodily Harm: The Breakthrough Healing Program for Self-Injurers<\/a> by Karen Conterio, Wendy Lader and Jennifer Kingsonbloom<\/p>\n
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\nAn Unquiet Mind (A Memoir of Moods and Madness)<\/a> by Kay Redfield Jamison
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\nWe are continually working to provide the most helpful and up to date resources available today. If there is a resource that you believe should be listed on this website or at the very least should be used as a referral for individuals needing help, please email us<\/p>\n<\/div>\n