Resources

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7: 1-800-273-8255

    Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860

    Trans Lifeline’s hotline operating hours are Monday through Friday:

    • 10 AM – 6 PM Pacific

    • 11 AM – 7 PM Mountain

    • 12 PM – 8 PM Central

    • 1 PM – 9 PM Eastern

    National Sexual Assault Hotline 24/7: 1-800-656-4673

    Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition:

    If someone you know if feeling suicidal, check out this Crisis Response Plan.

  • Family Safety Network:

    24/7 Hotline 208-354-SAFE

    FSN offers peer support, victim advocacy, and legal support services to survivors of domestic abuse. They also offer a weekly trauma support group with childcare provided!

  • Hispanic Resource Center:

    76 N Main Street, Suite 204

    HRC offers legal support, advocacy, and community resources for the Hispanic population of Teton Valley.

  • Teton Valley Pride Alliance:

    TVPA puts together regular meetups and events to connect with other Queer folks in the area.

    TransAffirm SE Idaho:

    TransAffirm is an organization focusing on advocacy. They collect resources and hosts regular events.

    Trans Joy Boise:

    Hosting events, a podcast, support groups, and community building for trans folks across Idaho.

    The Trevor Project:

    Thinking about coming out or looking for resources on how to be a good ally in a difficult situation? The Trevor project has loads of great articles and info just for you.

    PFLAG:

    PFAG offers online support groups and resources for LGBTQIA+ folks, allies, and family members.

  • GoodInside:

    Dr. Becky Kennedy is a child psychologist who offers some amazing scripts and guides for parents.

    Dr. Siggie:

    Dr. Siggie is a child psychologist who offers free and accessible parenting guides and classes to help you address some of your child’s most challenging behaviors.

    Calm the Chaos:

    Neurodivergent mom and author Dana Abraham offers practical tips for working with your neurodivergent kiddos and managing the potential conflicts that may arise.

  • YouthLine

    Teen-to-teen youth crisis and support service provided by Lines for Life—an Oregon-based non-profit dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide. YouthLine operates a national helpline that provides crisis support and referrals via call, text, and chat. The YouthLine is answered by teen volunteers daily from 4pm-10pm PST (and by adults at all other times!). Translation services are available upon request.

    Valley of the Tetons Library:

    An invaluable community resource for young and old, the VTL offers classes in the MakerSpace, regular events, and a third space for all community members.

  • Autistic Self Advocacy Network:

    ASAN offers guidance and resources to adults, teens, and parents of Autistic children. They have put together some amazing Start Here guides for folks who are newly or self diagnosed.

    Reframing Autism:

    Reframing Autism in an organization dedicated to helping folks better understand what it means to be affirming. They offer a free course designed for anyone looking to lean a bit more about the Autistic experience.

    Resource Lists:

    Here is a list of resources we put together for parents of neurodivergent kids including podcasts, social media accounts, articles, and book recommendations.

    This is a comprehensive list of resources for Autistic and other neurodivergent folks put together by a Seattle-based therapist.

  • Teton Area Mutual Aid:

    Mutual Aid is free, peer-to-peer community support. Need a ride share? Pet sitting? Looking for a particular tool and don’t want to buy it? Check out the areas mutual aid network to see if we can help.

    Community Resource Center:

    Offering housing assistance, financial support, food and nutritional support, and case management for residents of Teton Valley.

    Above and Beyond the Classroom (ABC):

    ABC offers after school and Friday programming for local kiddos with a focus on social and emotional learning, STEM, physical education, and life skills development.

    ACT Foundation:

    The ACT foundation promotes arts and theater in Teton Valley, hosting several shows a year. They also offer camps and workshops for young people.

  • Sensorimotor Practices:

    Here are several guided grounding and orienting practices designed for use “in tumultuous times”. These can help you engage your body when feeling anxious or overwhelmed.

    RAIN:

    Meditation teacher, activist and psychologist Tara Brach offers many free and useful guided meditations for developing self compassion.

    IFS:

    This Spotify playlist offers guided meditations to get in touch with your many parts.

    EFT Tapping:

    Here is a video guiding you through an EFT tapping series to calm your nervous system when you’re feeling dysregulated.

    Here is a quick guided video on a practice called the butterfly hug, which utilizes engaging both sides of the brain-body as grounding.

    Qi Gong:

    Qi Gong is a practice that focuses on moving energy in the body. This 15-minute practice is great for when you’re feeling anxious.