RESOURCES
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Call or text 988 if you are having a mental health crisis. You will speak directly with a trained mental health crisis counselor.
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NAMI-Pinellas: www.nami-pinellas.org NAMI offers many programs and support groups for individuals and family members that affected by mental illness. All their services are free of charge.
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Reading list recommended for family members of someone affected by a mental illness. Reading List: Recommended Books On Mental Health - NAMI Westside Los Angeles (namila.org).
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: AFSP Offers many healing resources, financial guide and a reading list for individuals who have lost someone to suicide.
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Empath Health: empathhealth.org Offers grief counseling and support groups locally in Pinellas County. The grief counseling sessions are $20 an hour.
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The Compassionate Friend (TCF): www.compassionatefriends.org This group provides support to family members who have lost a child. They have a local support group and many free resources online.
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Surviving a Suicide Loss Support Group: This group is held at the Dunedin Community Center on the third Wednesday from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Contact Dawn Handley at dhandley61@gmail.com for more information. There is also a group held in Pinellas Park.
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Reading List recommended for someone who has lost someone to suicide: Click here for list.
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Eating Disorders: Alexa Buford is a Clinical Social Worker/Therapist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders. Her office is in St. Petersburg. Contact information is alexabuford@embodyinnerhealing.com, website is embodyinnerhealing.com and phone number is 727-418-5476.
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