Resources
Healing doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Here are some resources I trust, including for moments of crisis, deeper learning, and finding the right support.
24/7 Crisis Resources
if you or someone you know is in crisis
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call/text 988 or chat online
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741 or chat online
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth crisis support): call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or chat online
Trans Lifeline - call (877) 565-8860 (available Mon-Fri 10am-6pm PT)
RAINN (Sexual assault hotline) - call (800) 656-4673, text HOPE to 64673, or chat online
National Domestic Violence Hotline: call (800) 799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat online
Local (San Francisco)
Asian Women’s Shelter: call (877) 751-0880
San Francisco Night Ministry: call (844) 467-3473 (available everyday 6pm-12am PT)
Books I recommend
Books I’ve read that have made an impact on my own understanding about healing
What My Bones Know - Stephanie Foo
Trauma & Recovery - Judith Lewis Herman
It’s OK That You’re Not OK - Megan Devine
Identity & Belonging
Where I Belong - Soo Jin Lee
Permission to Come Home - Jenny T. Wang
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous - Ocean Vuong
Parts Work & Self-Understanding
Trauma & Healing
No Bad Parts - Richard C. Schwartz
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents - Lindsay Gibson
Attachment & Relationships
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment - Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
Creative Healing
Tarot for Change - Jessica Dore
Podcasts & Media
TV & Film
Dìdi (弟弟) (film)
Minari (film)
Beef (TV series)
Inside Out 1 & 2 (film)
One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit (documentary)
Podcasts
Online Tools & Apps
Helpful online mental health tools and apps
The Feelings Wheel: To help you find words to your feelings
Finch: A cute self-care app
Habitica: Gamify self-care
Emmo: A minimalist daily mood tracker app
DailyBean: A simple diary app to help you log your day
Low-Cost & Sliding Scale Services
If cost is a barrier, these local organizations offer sliding scale or low-cost services
Greenlight Clinic
Free counseling for 14-26 year olds in the SF Bay Area
Golden Gate Integral Counseling Center
Sliding scale therapy for adults, children, couples, & families in the SF Bay Area
SF Therapy Collective
Sliding scale LGBTQ+ affirming therapy in SF
Well Clinic
Affordable therapy for the uninsured and underemployed in SF
Therapist Directories
if I’m not the right fit, these directories can help you find someone who is:
