arsenicjade:

thegirlthatdoesntexist:

It’s World Mental Health Day! (October 10th.) So I thought it might be useful to compile mental health resources for the Jewish community into one post. If you know of any that aren’t listed, please feel free to add them.

RELIEF – connects/refers Jewish people to therapists and other
mental health resources (focuses mainly on the frum community)

Elijah’s Journey – suicide prevention for the Jewish community (Facebook page)

The Aleph Institute – provides spiritual support for Jews in
institutional environments such as prison, health facilities, and
rehab

No Shame On U – aims to de-stigmatize mental illness by providing
comprehensive education

OHEL – comprehensive services for those facing mental health issues, with professionals fluent in English, Yiddish, and Hebrew

Yad Rachel – for mothers facing postpartum depression, also helps educate family and health providers

Shema Koli – support for victims of abuse

Frum Support Forums – for mental and physical health

(NY) The Jewish Board – provides services for a number of things, including crisis support, supportive housing, and mental health services.

Torah and the Twelve Steps – spiritual-based rehab for those recovering from substance abuse

(UK) Jewish Helpline – 

0800 652 9249

(Mexico) Jewish Crisis Line – 

1118

(The two following aren’t specifically mental health resources, but I still felt they were important to add.)

A list of Jewish LGBT+ organizations

Keshet – Jewish LGBT+ educational resources

Many cities also have Jewish Family Services, which will often be able to refer you to a therapist or other local resources.

Reblogging to add Eshel and JQY for Orthodox LGBT.  

And to remind people who are unaffiliated but are feeling shaken by today’s events that there are undoubtedly going to be memorial services or events held at synagogues throughout the nation, and those spaces are open to you–those synagogues are open to you regardless.  If you need to just be in a Jewish space for a little bit, trust me, I know a Reform or Conservative synagogue will have your back.

If you are near a Chabad–which you can find out here, and they are in more places than you would imagine–believe me when I say if you call and ask if you can come to Shabbat dinner this week, they will be thrilled to have you, no questions asked, and no strings attached.  

If you are in your 20s or 30s, you can also seek out a Moishe Kavod House.  MKH trends toward Orthodox, but focuses on social action, and is a good place to meet kindred souls who want to help out in the world.

There’s also “secular” Jewish spaces, such as Federation Mixers, JCCs, college-campus Hillel social events, etc.

Please, if you’re feeling isolated and scared or just simply sad, use any of the resources above, or secular mental health resources.  Just take care of yourself.