I sit and think about grief and love pretty constantly and about how to support and help people struggling with hard things. I made this section for resources for other struggles that have impacted or do impact my life and the lives of those I love. Some of these are local to me, and some are more universal.
Acts of love and kindness can be invaluable to anyone struggling with any hard life circumstance, do not think you have to be a professional to be of service to others.
Resources for other life struggles
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Wounded Warrior Project
Every warrior has a next mission. We know that the transition to civilian life is a journey. And for every warrior, family member, and caregiver, that journey looks different.
We are here for their first step, and each step that follows. Because we believe that every warrior should have a positive future to look forward to. There’s always another goal to achieve, another mission to discover. We are their partner in that mission.
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Clear Path for Veterans
Clear Path for Veterans New England (Clear Path NE) is a 501(c)3 established in 2017 with one mission — to build a safe, supportive and respectful place for Veterans to seek the help and resources they need in order to successfully integrate into their communities. The Family is an integral part of this and the first line of defense in upholding wellness.
Clear Path NE has signed a licensing agreement with Clear Path for Veterans New York and will work in tandem to provide programs and services that mirror their holistic approach to Veteran care. Clear Path NY will provide assistance, training and mentoring to support Clear Path NE to provide programs and services that work.
There has been a growing recognition that we, as a nation, and as individual communities, need to do more to support our Veterans as they leave military service and return to civilian life. Clear Path’s vision is to create a community that understands and supports the journey home for our Veterans and their families and inspires other communities to do the same.
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Mission 22
Mission 22 is a national community supporting active service members, Veterans, and their family members, through three areas of focus:
Support and Treatment Programs— for active service members, Veterans, and their family members, addressing Post-Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury, suicide risk and other challenges.
Social Impact— uniting civilians and the military community to raise awareness of issues active service members, veterans, and their family members face.
Memorials— remembering and honoring service members and Veterans through large scale installations and digital initiatives, while raising awareness for issues faced on home soil.
Through this largely volunteer effort, we continue to make a national impact, and our community is growing every day. We are proud to lead this mission supporting our military, Veterans, and their families.
Elderheart Inc. is the 501C3 behind Mission 22. Its Board of Directors is comprised of Special Forces operators Magnus Johnson, and Mike Kissel and Infantryman Brad Hubbard. Because of their personal battles with PTSD and TBI they have made it their mission to raise awareness, enlist support, and end veteran suicide in America.
To find Elder Heart on the IRS Non-Profit website search under "ElderHeart Inc." or EIN Number 46-2750726
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Operation Camp
It’s simple. We send the kids of fallen military to summer camps–anywhere in the United States. We know we can never give them back what they’ve lost, but we can give them love, community, and memories.
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Friends Never Forget
Through donations and fundraising, Friends Never Forget Inc. A 501 c3 foundation sponsors children of our fallen Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen to summer camps throughout the United States, to include cost of camp, travel to and from camp, lodging and meals. This allows for zero out of pocket expenses for the parents or guardians of these children.
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Til Valhalla Project
On May 19, 2016, one of Korey’s closest friends from the Marines, took his own life.
In mourning, Korey created a memorial plaque in honor of his fallen brother. He thought having a plaque help the pain, but it was just too difficult. He decided to gift the plaque to the mother of the fallen Marine.
Shortly after, he started getting requests for plaques to be made and gifted to other families across the nation and that's when he decided to invest in equipment like laser engravers and table saws, just to keep giving back.
Memorializing these fallen heroes became a full time job and though he was paying out of pocket and not accepting donations, Korey was ecstatic knowing that when people saw the plaques it was helping that Hero live on.
So. Til Valhalla Project became official in 2017.
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The Honor Bear Project
The Mission of this group is to make sure We Never Forget our Fallen Heroes!!!
Let us Remember our Fallen Heroes Today and Everyday
Thank you for your Service.
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Domestic violence resources in Mass
Find resources around the Commonwealth to help you. Services available in each Massachusetts county are listed below. If it is an emergency call 911.
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National Domestic violence resources
24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.
Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.
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Middlesex County Victim Services
Victim Witness Advocates are assigned to work with assistant district attorneys in all of Middlesex County’s superior, district, and juvenile courts. In addition, specialized advocates are assigned to the Child Protection Unit, Elder and Disabled Persons Protection Unit, Appeals Bureau, Homicide and Unsolved Unit and the Domestic Violence Program.
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Addiction resources in Mass
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
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Narcotics Anonymous
All of the efforts of Narcotics Anonymous are inspired by the primary purpose of our groups.
Upon this common ground we stand committed.
Our Vision
Every addict in the world has the chance to experience our message in his or
her own language and culture and find the opportunity for a new way of life.
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Catholic Charities
Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Church and the pastoral leadership of the Bishop of Worcester, Catholic Charities Worcester County is committed to meeting the needs of the poor, the homeless and the infirm and to enhancing the quality of life for all.
We promote the gift and sacredness of life from the first moment of conception through all stages of human growth and development. We are committed to strengthening families and to serving individuals in need, regardless of racial, ethnic, cultural or religious origins, ability to pay, or mental, physical or developmental challenges.
We believe that every person has the right to life, housing, food, shelter, clothing, and health care, and that all should be enabled to participate in the decisions that vitally affect them.
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Al-Anon
Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem.
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Learn to Cope
Learn to Cope is a non-profit support network that offers education, resources, peer support and hope for parents and family members coping with a loved one addicted to opiates or other drugs.
Founded by Joanne Peterson in 2004, the organization has grown to include over 10,000 members, and has become a nationally recognized model for peer support and prevention programming.
You can call our office at : (508) 738-5148 to speak to one of the staff.
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Restoration Recovery Fitchburg
Our Mission
Respond to people seeking recovery using a person-centered approach promoting long-term recovery by providing an affirming, safe and compassionate community peer support recovery center.
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National Suicide Prevention hotline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
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Hope Lives Here
Hope Lives Here, LLC is a 501c3 non-profit organization in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We are here to help people struggling with loss to heal their hearts and build hope.
Our mission, vision, beginning story and our services below paint a picture that Hope Lives Here was build upon the foundation of loss, compassion, healing and hope which we strive to share with you.
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Mission
Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide
Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:
Funding scientific research
Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention
Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention
Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide
Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, and with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states with programs and events nationwide. AFSP celebrates 30 years of service to the suicide prevention movement. Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual Report, and join the conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Find a therapist near you
Find detailed listings for mental health professionals in:
United States
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Inspire Counseling and Support Center
Our number one goal is to help you find the service that is right for you.