OCA
MASSACHUSETTS Office of the Child Advocate
Please continue to share the OCA Complaint Line as a resource!
One of the Office of the Child Advocate’s core functions is running a Complaint Line for thorny questions you may have about children receiving state services. Anyone with concerns about a child or youth who is receiving state services can contact the OCA Complaint Line. OCA staff will listen to your concerns and give you resources, information, and other options to help you address the problem. We also track and analyze the complaints we receive to inform our inter-agency work and make recommendations to improve services for children.
Our Complaint Line can be reached at:
(617) 979-8360
or
childadvocate@mass.gov.
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Child Wellbeing & Trauma
Office of the Child Advocate
1 Ashburton Place (11th Floor),
Boston, MA 02108
The Center on Child Wellbeing & Trauma partnered with Thriving Minds(opens in a new tab)—a collaboration between bryt, the Massachusetts School Mental Health Consortium, and the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy—to develop this toolkit on Trauma-Informed Practices for School Mental Health.
The content of this toolkit is based on a series of six professional development sessions that Thriving Minds offered during the 2022-2023 school year. This toolkit has been updated since its creation to reflect present practices based on expert feedback. Each of the pages below reflects the information presented in one of those sessions and includes an embedded video of the full PD session. Throughout the pages, you'll find a variety of resources you can use to begin implementing trauma-informed, healing-centered practices within your school or district.
Click on the first lesson below—or the “Begin” button above—when you’re ready to start.
GO TO THE WEBSITE TO VIEW THIS TOOLKIT
Mental Health America Crisis Resource Center
Crisis Resource Center | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)
International Domestic Violence Resource Guide (2022)
https://www.mysticmag.com/psychic-reading/domestic-violence-resource-guide/.
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE - YOU CAN CALL OR TEXT 988 . When people call or text 988, they will be connected to trained counselors
with the existing lifeline network. There is always a way!
NAASCA - National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse www.naasca.org
a non profit 501(c)3 - self supporting thru our own contributions
~~ EIN number: 47-5159643 ~~ child abuse trauma prevention, intervention & recovery
We have a single purpose at NAASCA, to address issues related to childhood abuse and trauma including sexual assault, violent or physical abuse, emotional traumas and neglect .. and we do so with only two goals:
1) educating the public, especially as related to helping society get over its taboo of discussing childhood sexual abuse (CSA), presenting facts showing child abuse to be a pandemic, worldwide problem that affects everyone 2) offering hope and healing through numerous paths, providing many services to adult survivors of child abuse and information for anyone interested in the many issues involving prevention, intervention and recovery
BREAK THE SILENCE
National Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-422-4453 or remember it as 1-800-4-A-CHILD
RAINN - RAINN.ORG 1-800-656-hope National Sexual Assault Hotline
Home Free Program - National Runaway Safeline 1-800-RUNAWAY
National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) OR Text 88788
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual Number: (866)-488-7386
LGBT National Youth Hotline (ages 23 and under)
Free and Confidential peer support for the LGBTQ and questioning community ages 25 and younger.
Mondays to Fridays from 1 pm – 9 pm PST
Saturday from 9 am – 2 pm PST
Website: Click Here
Number: 800-246-7743
SOUTH JERSEY RECOVERY
SouthJerseyRecovery.com, a free web resource that provides information about addiction, eating disorders, and mental health issues.
Personality disorders can make many parts of day-to-day life difficult, so some people turn to substances as a way to cope with these difficulties. For some, this may be a way to cover feelings of emptiness or social isolation. For others, it may be a way to heighten thrill-seeking behaviors, impulsivity, and swings of anger.
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to spread awareness, I am reaching out with two free guides covering personality disorders and co-occurring substance abuse as well as resources for those suffering from, or suspect a loved one may be suffering from domestic violence as unfortunately the two often co-exist.
Please take a look:
https://www.southjerseyrecovery.com/treatment-programs/dual-diagnosis/personality-disorders/
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/domestic-violence/
START YOUR RECOVERY — http://startyourrecovery.org/
Anchal Arora
Outreach Specialist
Start Your Recovery Start Your Recovery is a groundbreaking website developed by bringing together experts in substance misuse treatment from leading nonprofit, academic, and government institutions. You can learn more about us here. Through this resource, members of your community can:
Find local support and treatment options in Springfield, Massachusetts https://startyourrecovery.org/treatment/rehab-centers/massachusetts/springfield
Hear stories from individuals with similar life experiences https://startyourrecovery.org/hear-stories
Learn about recognizing and dealing with substance misuse
At Northern Illinois Recovery Center, we recognize that some individuals will heal best in gender-specific treatment. Therefore, we offer all of our therapies in contexts where same-gender peers work together exclusively.
Overcoming addiction requires professional treatment and immense support. Treatment is a combination of medical care, clinical care, peer support, holistic medicine, and more. Addiction treatment helps people achieve long-term health and wellness that may have been otherwise unattainable without treatment. Our Crystal Lake rehab center is conveniently located about 50 miles from Chicago and provides the highest quality treatment in the Midwest.
Link: https://www.northernillinoisrecovery.com/treatment/
I work as an Outreach Specialist, trying to find websites with similar topic content so that we can provide them with links that will benefit their website audience. Would you mind checking out the link for your reference? Katherine Black
Free by the Sea
25517 Park Avenue, Ocean Park, WA 98640
Toll-Free: 844-906-2300
Send a text: 360-665-7161
We understand that the admissions process can be stressful. Our staff is ready and willing to assist you and answer any questions you may have. Call us at (844) 906-2300 now, or fill out the form on this page, and someone will contact you shortly.
Email Address: katherine.black@thedigitalintellect.com
https://freebythesea.com/addiction-resources/domestic-violence/
https://firstcityrecoverycenter.com/resources/domestic-violence-addiction/
Child Abuse
Childhelp®
Phone: 800.4.A.CHILD (800.422.4453)
People They Help: Child abuse victims, parents, concerned individualsChild Sexual Abuse
Darkness to Light
Phone: 866.FOR.LIGHT (866.367.5444)
People They Help: Children and adults needing local information or resources about sexual abuseFamily Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 800.799.SAFE (800.799.7233)
TTY: 800.787.3224
Video Phone Only for Deaf Callers: 206.518.9361
People They Help: Children, parents, friends, offendersHelp for Parents
National Parent Helpline®
Phone: 855.4APARENT (855.427.2736) (available 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., PST, weekdays)
People They Help: Parents and caregivers needing emotional support and links to resourcesHuman Trafficking
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Phone: 888.373.7888
People They Help: Victims of human trafficking and those reporting potential trafficking situationsMental Illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Phone: 800.950.NAMI (800.950.6264) (available 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ET, weekdays)
People They Help: Individuals, families, professionalsMissing/Abducted Children
Child Find of America
Phone: 800.I.AM.LOST (800.426.5678)
People They Help: Parents reporting lost or abducted children, including parental abductionsChild Find of America—Mediation
Phone: 800.A.WAY.OUT (800.292.9688)
People They Help: Parents (abduction, prevention, child custody issues)National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Phone: 800.THE.LOST (800.843.5678)
TTY: 800.826.7653
People They Help: Families and professionals (social services, law enforcement)Rape/Incest
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
Phone: 800.656.HOPE (800.656.4673)
People They Help: Rape and incest victims, media, policymakers, concerned individualsSubstance Abuse
National Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Information Center
Phone: 800.784.6776
People They Help: Families, professionals, media, policymakers, concerned individualsSuicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone: 800.273.TALK (800.273.8255)
TTY: 800.799.4TTY (800.799.4889)
People They Help: Families, concerned individualsYouth in Trouble/Runaways
National Runaway Switchboard
Phone: 800.RUNAWAY (800.786.2929)
People They Help: Runaway and homeless youth, families
BE A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS - KINDNESS MATTERS #truthOWNit
To cope with the trauma, some victims turn to drugs and alcohol. Our mission is to be a support resource for those coping with these issues. Please take a look at our Trauma-Informed Therapy for Substance Use Disorders resource guide: https://bocarecoverycenter.com/treatment/trauma-informed/
You may also be interested in the guide we share about the dangerous relationship between domestic violence and addiction: https://bocarecoverycenter.com/addiction/addiction-domestic-violence/
BOCA RECOVERY CENTER
--Julie Donado (she/her)
Outreach Coordinator
Email: jdonado@bocarecoverycenterpr.com24/7 helpline: (800) 516-4357
What is Trauma Informed Therapy?
Trauma informed therapy is a treatment approach that utilizes the science of how human beings process trauma. The science is translated into clinical practice to help recovering addicts in their battle against substance abuse.
Trauma informed therapy at Boca Recovery Center assists recovering addicts in managing the symptoms of trauma. Our trauma-focused approach reduces the risk of re-traumatizing the client during addiction treatment. Therapists offer support and instill hope for recovery through trauma informed care.
We recognize that traumatic experiences can be overwhelming and at times, terrifying. Our therapists work with clients to restore a sense of safety and self-worth. This includes physical safety, trustworthiness, setting clear boundaries, transparency, and predictability. Clients rebuild their self-worth through respect, compassion, acceptance, and collaboration. Recovering individuals are empowered through skill building and coping strategies.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse —- If you or a loved one is facing an emergency, please dial 911. If you would like to report domestic violence that is happening to you or someone you know, please call the Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse - helpingsurvivors.org/domestic-violence-and-sexual-abuse/
Claire Willis Outreach Director | Helping Survivorswebsite: www.helpingsurvivors.orgemail: cwillis@helpingsurvivors.org
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES - EVERYONE DESERVE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT & COVERAGE!!!
Micala Browne
Virtual Care Advocate
MedicarePlans.com | micala@medicareplans.com
Bayview Recovery Center2156 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
Call Bayview Recovery today: 855.478.3650 MANY SERVICES AVAILABLE
https://www.bayviewrecovery.com/ which speaks about the programs and treatments available for someone struggling with substance abuse and how they can find long-term solutions.
Alcohol Rehab Guide Page of Resources
During Covid the spike in alcohol and drug sales grew to an all time high. Now people are struggling with the aftermath of such a dark time.
The virus itself is not the only threat to our health. Sales of alcohol have been spiking and trends of substance use are on the rise, including relapse. Since awareness makes all the difference, I want to familiarize these relevant topics in such uncertain times. Alcohol Rehab Guide is not a treatment center; we are a public web guide sharing information on alcohol, therapy, and recovery.
To help do our part, our page www.alcoholrehabguide.org/online-therapy-alcohol-addiction, talks about the benefits of online therapy for alcohol-use and explores different options to seek help. Our website also features additional clinically reviewed articles about addiction and recovery. I believe the right information in the right place can change lives!
Online Counseling for Alcohol Addiction
We work with leading experts in effectively treating substance use issues to offer people a single source of relatable, reliable information at any stage of their recovery journey.
StartYourRecovery.org provides helpful information for people who are dealing with substance use issues — and their family members, friends, and co-workers, too. We know that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges faced by those who misuse alcohol, prescription or illegal drugs, or other substances, and we aim to break through the clutter to help people at any stage of recovery.
Our goal is to offer people who are dealing with substance use issues a single source of reputable, objective information about signs, symptoms, conditions, treatment options, and resources — presented in a user-friendly format and in language that’s easy to understand. First we asked: “Why doesn’t someone offer access to these resources in one place?” Then we asked: “Why don’t we?”
To do it, we bring together leading clinicians and experts in substance use prevention treatment and recovery from nonprofit, academic, and government institutions. Reingold — a leader in creating outreach campaigns that promote mental health awareness and help-seeking — works with these experts to assemble, validate, and present the best information available for people dealing with substance use issues.
For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call 1-800-662-4357.
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Alexandria, VA 22314