Pregnancy, postpartum, & Post-loss resources:
Postpartum Support International (PSI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing peer support, education and resource referrals to families and individuals affected by perinatal* mental health conditions. *Perinatal – pregnancy, postpartum and post-loss
Contact the PSI HelpLine by calling 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD) #1 En Español or #2 English or Text “Help” to 800-944-4773 (English) and text en Español 971-203-7773. The PSI HelpLine is a toll-free telephone number anyone can call to get basic information, support, and resources. The HelpLine is not a crisis hotline and does not handle emergencies. Click here for Emergency Information.
PSI Peer Support Groups offer compassionate peer support for pregnancy loss, infant loss, fertility challenges, and parenting after loss. All groups are 100% free forever, held via Zoom and facilitated by trained peer supporters who understand your journey.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS)
ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES:
Anti-Racism Educators to follow on Instagram:
Podcasts:
Unlocking Us: Brené Brown with Ibram X. Kendi: How to Be an Antiracist
Intersectionality Matters! from The African American Policy Forum
Throughline from NPR
Articles:
Talking with Children about Racism, Police Brutality, and Protests by Dr. Laura at Aha! Parenting
They were raised to be ‘colorblind’ — but now more white parents are learning to talk about race
Love First: Parenting to Reduce Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, and Other Forms of Hate, by Sarah MacLaughlin, MSW and Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor
About working to end racism in schools: Equity Literacy for All, article by Paul C. Gorski and Katy Swalwell
Books:
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Uprooting Racism: How White People Can Work for Racial Justice, a book by Paul Kivel.
Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do, book by Jennifer Eberhardt, Ph.D.
Resources for LGBTQ+ Families:
Rainbow Families: Supporting Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth and Their Families
https://rainbowfamiliesbayarea.org/
Camp Indigo: A summer day camp for trans and gender diverse youth ages 4-16
https://www.thecampindigo.org/
Gender Spectrum: Works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.
https://genderspectrum.org/
The Neighborhood: A Virtual Hub for LGBTQ+ Families offers LGBTQ+ families and those who wish to form them opportunities to connect with one another, learn, grow, and have fun—from a Facebook group with almost 1,000 members to a robust library and calendar of family activities.
Parent Support Groups
Biweekly trans, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming parent meet up and another support group for Non-Bio and Non-Gestational parents.
Resources To Become Parents
Family Equality has partnered with the organization, Fertility IQ, to help transgender and non-conforming members of the LGBTQ+ community who are interested in becoming parents with resources. For more information, click here.
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR ADULTS:
Conscious Coping in the Time of COVID-19 Reflective Workbook
5 Reasons Highly Sensitive People Can Thrive in a Pandemic
Your Productivity Doesn’t Determine Your Worth. Here’s How to Let That Sink In
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES:
Talking to your Child about Coronavirus
Coronavirus Workbook for Children
Story Time with Jerrica: Reading The Invisible String
Story Time with Jerrica: Reading Anh’s Anger
Resources for Adult Individuals:
National crisis and suicide hotline (800)-273-TALK
The Peer-Run Warm Line (1-855-845-7415) is a non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking emotional support.
Are you a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?
Have you been labeled as "too sensitive" ? Do you get overwhelmed with emotion?
Take Elaine Aron's self-test to find out! It's time to learn about your sensitive strengths!
http://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/
Supportive Book for Introverts:
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
Self-compassion with Kristin Neff:
Books:
For HSP's:
The Highly Sensitive Person's Workbook
The Highly Sensitive Person In Love
For Parents:
For Children:
Simon’s Hook
The Mad Family gets their Mads out
The Invisible String
Anh’s Anger
Do I have to? What if I don’t want to…
My Brain Needs Glasses: ADHD Explained to Kids
Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss
From Worrier to Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Fears
Resources for Parents:
Is your child Highly Sensitive?
Do you or others call your child shy? Does your child seem very intuitive and prefer quiet play?
Take Elaine Aron's self-test for your child to find out if they’re Highly Sensitive.
http://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-child-test/
Book Resources for your Highly Sensitive Child:
Understanding the Highly Sensitive Child: Seeing an Overwhelming World through Their Eyes
Supporting the Highly Sensitive Child: Making Sense of Meltdowns
My Great Big Feelings: A Story for Sensitive Children
Workbooks for Children:
Coping Skills for Kids Workbook
Drawing Together to Manage Anger Workbook for Kids
What are Kimochi's?
Kimochi's help with emotional-intelligence.
http://www.kimochis.com/about/what-are-kimochis/
Hand in Hand Parenting:
Parenting advice, helpful tools, articles and more!
https://www.handinhandparenting.org/
Join the hand in hand parenting support group on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/251299074916600/
What is Play Therapy?
Check out the Association for Play Therapy to learn more!
San Francisco Sensory Integration Parent Support Group:
https://www.bigtent.com/groups/sikidsf
Apps:
Stop, Breathe, and Think App for Children Ages 5-10
Weighted Blanket for Anxiety, Stress, and Sleep
Mosaic Weighted Blankets (kid options)
Weighting Comforts (adult options)
Resources for Teens:
Do you need to talk to someone?
“Onyourmind.net is a StarVista program that provides a safe and anonymous place for teens & youth to talk, find support, and explore resources. Reaching out can feel overwhelming and scary, especially to a stranger. You can talk about anything that’s on your mind- including relationships, school, depression, stress, suicide, friends, parents, cutting, identity, and health.”