Abuse as an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behavior, including violence and emotional manipulation. And in the majority of cases by a partner or ex. If you believe you may be in an abusive relationship, seeking to rekindle a relationship that was abusive, or just aren't sure, we suggest you use the resources below.
To ensure safety and readiness for coaching we require clients who have expressed thoughts of, or have attempted self harm, to undergo a wait period. This is to allow time for you to seek the appropriate professional mental health support you need so that coaching can be as safe and effective as possible.
https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
If you are currently experiencing thoughts of self harm please refer to the link below. This is a free US based chat service where you can speak with experienced professionals who will be able to guide you 24/7.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (click link for chat)
US Resources for People Experiencing Self Harm
S.A.F.E. Alternatives: 1-800-366-8288
US Resources for Sexual Assault Survivors & Their Loved Ones
National Resources for Sexual Assault Survivors | RAINN (Multiple resources inside)
US Resources for People Experiencing Domestic Abuse
National Domestic Hotline: 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224
National Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474
Boca Recovery Center Boca Recovery Center is a Substance Use Disorder program providing excellence in the medical and clinical treatment of drug and alcohol addiction, as well as co-occurring mental health issues.
Applications
Stanley-Brown Safety Plan App: A safety plan is a list of coping strategies and social supports that people can use when they are in a suicidal crisis or very distressed. It helps them not act on their suicidal feelings. The plan is brief, is in the individuals’ own words, and is easy to read. It is an emergency plan for suicide crises.
UK National Mental Health Telephone Helplines
UK Domestic Violence Helplines & Organizations
National Domestic Violence Helpline
The Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV)
Find Emergency Help Lines, Counselling, & Support Services All Across Australia
National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service