By Nanette Nelson, LCMHC
The following is information on populations at risk. If you know anyone in these populations and would like to help The Episcopal Church has provided resources for populations at significant risk. These populations include Indigenous persons, Hispanic/Latinex, LGBTQ+, trauma victims(specifically sexual assault) and end of life issues.
Here are some resources:
Indigenous Persons
- Zero Suicide in Indian Country
- First Nations Youth Suicide Prevention
- American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) National Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan
- Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network
- We R Native
- Center for Native American Youth
- Igniting the Warrior Spirit
- Four Corners Warrior Spirit Conference
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center
- Sweet Grass Program
Hispanic/Latinex Persons
- National Alliance for Hispanic Health
- National Latino Behavioral Health Association
- MANA, A National Latina Organization
- Life is Precious
- Therapy for Latinx
- SanaMente
LGBTQ+ Persons
- Trevor Project, 866-488-7386; text TREVOR to 202-304-1200
- Trans Lifeline, 877-565-8860
- SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline, 877-360-LGBT (5428)
- LGBT National Hotline, 888-843-4564
- GLSEN
- The Reformation Project
- Lost n Found Youth
- Trans 101 Training
Trauma Victims
- PTSD
- SAMHSA/ Disasster Distress Hotline 1-800-985-4253
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
- Trauma Survivors Network (TSN)
End of Life