Sometimes brunch isn’t enough.
We pride ourselves on being a safe space for those who identify as geek girls. But this safe space only meets irl typically once a month. What about all those other times you’re in need? What if you need a safe space now? What if you think you need a little more assistance than a friendly gathering? In keeping with our #GGBDoBetter campaign, we want to make sure that we’re doing better for you outside of brunch. Whatever your needs, there is always hope. Here’s where you can turn in an emergency situation.
US
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1 (800) 273-8255
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Created to raise awareness, offer support, fund research and call for action in regard to advancing a national response to the problem of suicide.
SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education)
The mission of SAVE is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide.
Crisis & Suicide Prevention Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth
1-866-488-7386
This line is primarily for transgender people experiencing a crisis. This includes people who may be struggling with their gender identity and are not sure that they are transgender. While our goal is to prevent self harm, we welcome the call of any transgender person in need.
US: (877) 565-8860 Canada: (877) 330-6366
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673 [24/7 hotline]
[hosts an online hotline]
Provides comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services
Donate your old phone to a victim of domestic violence
Nationwide Directory of shelters for women
Find your local food bank
The Alcohol & Drug Addiction Resource Center:
1-800-390-4056
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependance
Directory of Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers
Personalized Addiction Treatment
UK
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
The Samaritans has also compiled a comprehensive list of emergency contacts for all your needs across
England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
Got Anxiety? Calm Down Now:
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Calming Breath
- Take a long, slow breath in through your nose, first filling your lower lungs, then your upper lungs.
- Hold your breath to the count of “three.”
- Exhale slowly through pursed lips, while you relax the muscles in your face, jaw, shoulders, and stomach.
We’ll keep updating this page with more emergency contacts and relevant, helpful info.
Do contact us if you have any suggestions as to what that might be.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out for anything.
Whatever you need, we will do our very best to help.
We’re here for you.
We are here for you.
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