The Art Room provides a safe, supportive studio environment for adults with mental health issues to explore artistic expression and the development of artistic skills. Our visitors will be supported in the discovery that the creative process has therapeutic value in reducing stress, in promoting self-discovery, and in providing a positive means for emotional expression. We hope to demonstrate that engaging in art is therapeutic. The Art Room is located in Denton, Texas. Open Studio Hours Every Friday & Saturday 11am-3pm

The Art Room is a nonprofit organization. This resource has been selected for it's educational content and potential free services. UNT Libraries does not endorse the company or its mission.

Food Center has had as its mission to provide food from a central community storehouse to needy individuals and families in emergency situations. DCFC is a nonprofit organization. This resource has been selected for it's educational content and potential free services. UNT Libraries does not endorse the company or its mission.

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The mission of the elections department is to provide and administer secure, accurate and efficient elections in a convenient manner for voters in Denton County, insuring that every eligible voter has the opportunity to vote. This resource has been selected for it's educational content and potential free services. UNT Libraries does not endorse the company or its mission.

Friends of the Family offers emergency shelter for survivors of relationship violence and sexual assault. Persons seeking shelter may call the crisis line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Friends of the Family is a nonprofit organization. This resource has been selected for it's educational content and potential free services. UNT Libraries does not endorse the company or its mission.

The Denton County Homeless Coalition (DCHC) seeks to promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of making homelessness RARE, BRIEF and NON-RECURRING through coordinated services delivered to those experiencing and those at risk of homelessness. DCHC is a nonprofit organization. This resource has been selected for it's educational content and potential free services. UNT Libraries does not endorse the company or its mission.

he League of Women Voters of Denton, a nonpartisan, political organization, encourages the informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. This resource has been selected for it's educational content and potential free services. UNT Libraries does not endorse the company or its mission.

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

MHFA is a non profit organization. This resource has been selected for it's educational content and potential free services. UNT Libraries does not endorse the company or its mission.

Our Daily Bread is a nonprofit organization. community soup kitchen that serves a free, nutritious lunch Monday through Saturday and a Monday evening supper to the hungry and homeless in Denton County and surrounding areas. Our Daily Bread is a 501(c) 3. We serve from the kitchen and dining hall of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. This resource has been selected for it's educational content and potential free services. UNT Libraries does not endorse the company or its mission.

The Denton Hunger Coalition and Tarrant Area Food Bank partner together to bring the Denton Mobile Pantry to the First Baptist Denton parking lot every second Saturday of the month. The pantry is open to the public and provides fresh produce and shelf-stable items. No paperwork is needed, but make sure to bring plenty of bags! SDP is a nonprofit organization. This resource has been selected for it's educational content and potential free services. UNT Libraries does not endorse the company or its mission.

Our mission is to improve and transform lives in Denton County. Our vision is to create and sustain relationships that identify and leverage community resources that help children, families, veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and people affected by mental illness - making Denton County the best place to live and work.
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How we help: we Listen, Collaborate and Succeed:

Assess our community's needs
Unite people to make change that lasts
Create and implement new and collective solutions
Measure results

CRISIS HOTLINE: 1-800-762-0157

At Brighter Tomorrows our primary goal is to provide emergency safe shelter where survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault can begin healing. Our services are provided free of charge and confidential regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or age to both shelter residents and non-shelter residents. Services are offered in English and Spanish. Pets welcome.

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To Break the cycle of violence for women and their children through long-term transformational care that seeks to restore faith, hope, and health. Emil's Place is a nonprofit organization. This resource has been selected for it's educational content and potential free services. UNT Libraries does not endorse the company or its mission

Kyle’s Place is a Transitional Living Program for homeless youth working toward independence. Residents of Kyle’s Place are given the support and skills required to become self-sufficient, independent adults. Many residents at Kyle’s Place learn a new way of life, experiencing love and support for the first time while breaking negative cycles, achieving goals, and being hopeful about the future. Kyle's Place is a nonprofit organization. This resource has been selected for it's educational content and potential free services. UNT Libraries does not endorse the company or its mission.

Since 2018, Rehab Spot has served as a critical source of information on addiction and recovery for those who are struggling with substance abuse disorders and co-morbid mental health conditions. Rehab Spot is owned by Recovery Worldwide, a national informational marketing umbrella for several addiction recovery-related properties. Rehab Spot works with a nationally recognized drug and alcohol treatment facility that provides treatment consultation and counseling, placement and enrollment into a treatment program, and payment/insurance information.

All content included on Rehab Spot is created by our team of researchers and journalists. Topics are selected after consulting with recovering addicts, treatment providers, and leading addiction resources to determine what information is most valuable to those seeking help for themselves or a loved one. All of our articles are fact-based and sourced from relevant publications, government agencies, and medical journals. Every page includes the date on which it was last modified. This resource was selected for it's educational content and potential free services available. UNT Libraries does not endorse or recommend the company or it's mission.

Free Alcohol, Drug and other Rehab resources in Texas. Finding hard to locate resources for assistance with alcohol, drug and other rehab related problems is what FreeRehabCenters.com is all about. We scoured thousands of government and non profit resources to find the most affordable, free, and sliding scale resources. View our list of locations by city. Call Toll Free 1-866-972-0589 to speak with a drug or alcohol counselor right now.

xas Muslim Women's Foundation's mission is to empower, promote and support all women and their families through education, outreach, philanthropy and social services. exas Muslim Women’s Foundation has been committed to a strategic and holistic approach as a social services agency and promoter of peace. We seek to build a stronger community, guided by awareness, understanding and compassion for each other.

Over the years, we have grown and expanded our programs, services and outreach to serve the ongoing and ever-changing needs of our clients and community. For 15 years, we have been leading the change for domestic violence awareness in the community. This is our impact:
-Established 2 24/7 crisis shelters for survivors of Family and Domestic Violence
-Established 27+ transitional apartments, including HUD Rapid Re-Housing
-United Imams (Muslim religious leaders) in North Texas with a zero-tolerance pledge against domestic violence
-Created ongoing interfaith dialogues and activities
-Spearheaded the creation of the Contemporary Arab & Muslim Cultural Institute (CAMSCI) at the University of North Texas
-Engaged the Muslim community by providing training and education on domestic violence, online safety for youth, mental wellness, financial literacy, and women’s entrepreneurship

AbuseLawsuit.com provides resources and legal support for the victims and survivors of institutional sexual abuse. They believe survivors deserve compensation for the physical and emotional damages wrought by abuse of power.

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Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated. Browse the following issues: Stopped by the Police; Student's Rights; Voting Rights; Sex Discrimination; Race, ethnicity; or National Origin-Based Discrimination; Immigrants' Rights; Religious Freedom; LGBTQ Rights; Protester's Rights; Prisoners' Rights; and Disability Rights. Also of interest are the special issues: Dreamers (DACA); 100 Mile Border Zone; Enforcement at the Airport.

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Addiction Center has been an informational web guide for those who are struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral and mental health disorders. Addiction Center is owned by Recovery Worldwide, a national informational marketing umbrella for several addiction recovery-related properties. Addiction Center works with nationally recognized treatment facilities to provide treatment counseling, rehab placement and insurance/financial consultations for those seeking help.

All content included on Addiction Center is created by our team of researchers and journalists. The topics are chosen based on informational interviews with recovering addicts and treatment professionals to provide the most valuable information for our audience. All of our articles are fact-based and sourced from relevant publications, government agencies and medical journals.

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The Domestic Violence Awareness Project (DVAP) supports the rights of all individuals, especially women and girls, to live in peace and dignity. Violence and all other forms of oppression against all communities and families must be eliminated. The purpose of the DVAP is to support and promote national, tribal, territorial, state, and local advocacy networks in their ongoing public education efforts through public awareness, strategies, materials, resources, capacity-building, and technical assistance. These efforts include campaigns that address the victimization of women throughout their lifespan. The voices, leadership and expertise of survivors who have been abused are acknowledged as critical and necessary components of these campaigns. To change belief systems and practices that support violence and abuse that disproportionately affects women and other marginalized people, the DVAP recognizes and promotes the participation of the entire community in building social intolerance towards domestic violence.

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Starting college is thrilling, especially for students who are new to living independently away from home. College is also a time for some students to experiment with drugs and alcohol, and some of them end up abusing these substances. With professional help, support from family and friends, and essential resources, college students can kick substance abuse.

STEPS experts are a community of public service specialists who are dedicated to helping students and future professionals find the information they need to pursue and advance careers in the public sector. From educators and nurses to police officers and firefighters, our team of experts work to deliver and review quality content to connect students with valuable advice and resources on degrees and careers in public service.

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Every family should have a Family Preparedness Plan. While it is our hope that you never have to use your plan, it is a good practice to have one in place to help reduce the stress of the unexpected. This packet will help everyone create a Family Preparedness Plan, regardless of immigration status. However, because of the additional challenges immigrant and mixed status families face, we also have additional

t’s On Us is a national movement to end sexual assault. The campaign was launched following recommendations from the White House Task Force to Prevent Sexual Assault that noted the importance of engaging everyone in the conversation to end sexual violence. It’s On Us asks everyone – students, community leaders, parents, organizations, and companies – to step up and realize that the conversation changes with us. It’s a rallying cry to be a part of the solution. The campaign combines innovative creative content and grassroots organizing techniques to spark conversation on a national and local level. Over the past two years, almost 300,000 people have taken a stand against sexual violence by taking the It’s On Us pledge. The campaign works with 95 partners and students on over 500 campuses.

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Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness and take away tips and resources for keeping a healthy mind while in college. Last Updated: 12/24/2020

Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues.

Each year, more than 41,000 individuals die by suicide, leaving behind their friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of loss. In many cases, friends and families affected by a suicide loss (often called “suicide loss survivors”) are left in the dark. Too often the feelings of shame and stigma prevent them from talking openly.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to share resources and stories in an effort to shed light on this highly taboo and stigmatized topic. We use this month to reach out to those affected by suicide, raise awareness and connect individuals with suicidal ideation to treatment services. It is also important to ensure that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention. NAMI is here to help.

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In 2000, the National Center for Victims of Crime partnered with the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women to create the Stalking Resource Center (SRC). Since its inception, the SRC has trained over 100,000 professionals who work with victims in all 50 states, two US Territories, the District of Columbia, the United Kingdom, and Germany and provided technical assistance to hundreds of communities seeking to enhance their response to stalking. Though the United States has come a long way in how the crime of stalking is addressed and victims are treated, there is still much work to be done. The SRC is committed to continuing its national effort to promote awareness, action, and advocacy to enhance victim safety and hold stalking offenders accountable.

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Operating around the clock, seven days a week, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Callers to The Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) can expect highly trained, experienced advocates to offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information, educational services and referral services in more than 200 languages. Visitors to this site can find information about domestic violence, online instructional materials, safety planning, local resources and ways to support the organization. The Hotline is part of the largest nationwide network of programs and expert resources and regularly shares insight about domestic violence with government officials, law enforcement agencies, media and the general public. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a non-profit organization established in 1996 as a component of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

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Established in 1979, the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is one of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants with low income.

At NILC, we believe that all people who live in the U.S. should have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Over the years, we’ve been at the forefront of many of the country’s greatest challenges when it comes to immigration issues, and we play a major leadership role in addressing the real-life impact of policies that affect the ability of low-income immigrants to prosper and thrive.

The NSVRC’s mission is to provide leadership in preventing and responding to sexual violence through collaboration, sharing and creating resources, and promoting research. This resource has been selected for it's educational content and potential free services. UNT Libraries does not endorse the company or its mission.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

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For the past 19 years, Peace Over Violence has run its Denim Day campaign on a Wednesday in April in honor of Sexual Violence Awareness Month. The campaign was originally triggered by a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a rape conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans she must have helped her rapist remove her jeans, thereby implying consent. The following day, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim. Peace Over Violence developed the Denim Day campaign in response to this case and the activism surrounding it. Since then, wearing jeans on Denim Day has become a symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual assault. In this rape prevention education campaign we ask community members, elected officials, businesses and students to make a social statement with their fashion by wearing jeans on this day as a visible means of protest against the misconceptions that surround sexual assault.

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RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

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College students make up one of the largest consumer groups of drugs. Open attitudes toward drug abuse, high anxiety during test time, newfound personal freedom, and frequent partying can easily be incentives to try or use substances. The National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health reports 37% of college students have used an illicit drug (Opioids, Stimulants, Benzodiazepines, Cannabinoids, Barbiturates) and abused alcohol on a regular basis. Despite its frequency, college drug abuse is a major problem with very serious consequences. Rehab Spot proudly works with counselors, therapists, advocates, bloggers, and contributors who have studied addiction, are in recovery themselves, or who have had their lives impacted by substance abuse in some way. We try to include the broadest possible set of perspectives on addiction, provide the most accurate and up-to-date information, and to reach the widest possible audience.
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The Salvation Army offers clean, dignified surroundings, where homeless individuals receive meals, counseling, and assistance finding employment. Counselors may also advise the elderly and disabled on applying for Veterans Administration or Social Security benefits. The Salvation Army is not a non profit. This resource has been selected for it's educational content and potential free services. UNT Libraries does not endorse the company or its mission.

What is a SOFFA?
Significant Other
Friends
Family
Allies

A SOFFA can be supportive spouses, partners, friends, parents, children, or coworkers of a transgender or gender diverse person.

Why Provide Support for SOFFAs?
Whenever someone makes the decision to transition to a gender expression that matches their identity, the people who surround that person also transition. Their lives change as well.

What Kind of Support do SOFFAs Need?
SOFFAs need a safe and confidential space to talk about their own feelings of grief, shock, and fear. They need a place to process feelings with people who are or have been through what they have been through. Because of discrimination toward transgender and gender diverse people, SOFFAs may have a limited number of people in their lives to talk to about the situation.

This website is the results of a project developed by the Stalking Resource Center of the National Center for Victims of Crime under grant number 2004-WT-AX-K050 from the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) of the U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions and views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the Office on Violence Against Women of the U.S. Department of Justice. The website provides resources to promote National Stalking Awareness Month and educate communities on stalking.

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Whether you want to throw your support behind an existing cause or bring light to something new, learn how you can make a difference by advocating, campaigning, and engaging as a digital activist. Student activism traditionally conjures images of young people marching the streets with handmade signs and shouting messages for a common cause. And while these types of protests are still a fixture of political participation and social movements, younger activists around the world are using a broader set of practices enabled by digital technology. For example, the #MeToo movement started as nothing new — the fight for gender equality has influenced social and political movements throughout the world for generations. But the use of social media to increase visibility and inspire change turned #MeToo into something different. What started as a grassroots effort quickly turned to a viral rallying cry for millions of women across the globe. But turning a digital campaign viral is no easy feat; digital activism still requires the hard work and passion of traditional activism, and students want to know how they can make a real difference online. If you want to put your drive and dedication behind a cause without taking to the streets, keep reading to learn how you can make an impact through digital activism step by step.

STEPS experts are a community of public service specialists who are dedicated to helping students and future professionals find the information they need to pursue and advance careers in the public sector. From educators and nurses to police officers and firefighters, our team of experts work to deliver and review quality content to connect students with valuable advice and resources on degrees and careers in public service.

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The Steve Fund is dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color. Right at this moment, there are young people of color who are failing academically, suffering emotionally, and/or in some cases are facing serious risk, because population-specific factors influencing mental health are too poorly understood and not acted upon. We are taking action.

Our Mission as a charitable 501(c)3 Foundation is to end sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual abuse and all other forms of sexual violence. We serve to create safe communities and respectful relationships through awareness events and initiatives. People of all backgrounds around the world are taking back their voices by speaking out against these crimes and taking a stand through Take Back The Night. Sexual violence, harassment, abuse, stalking, and trafficking continue in epidemic proportions. We have made great strides, but our march is far from over.

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Self Screening Tool This screening will ask you a few questions in each area and provide some feedback along with some ideas about next steps you can take, such as trying TAO Self-Help. This resource has been selected for it's educational content and potential free services. UNT Libraries does not endorse the company or its mission. TAO is used for remote telemedicine in other UNT areas.

The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people.

Many veterans struggle with addiction due to a range of risk factors that increase their likelihood of abusing alcohol or drugs. Veterans are more likely to experience PTSD, depression, and chronic pain than other people the same age. A history of addiction can worsen your health and make recovering from certain cancer treatments risky. Fortunately, treating substance use disorders has been shown to have positive effects on the overall health of people with cancer.

This website information is proprietary, protected, and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The Mesotheliomahub.com website and its content are sponsored by a law firm and may be deemed attorney advertising.

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The VictimConnect Resource Center is a referral helpline where crime victims can learn about their rights and options confidentially and compassionately. A program of the National Center for Victims of Crime, it combines:
A traditional telephone-based helpline: 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846)
An innovative online chat: Chat.VictimConnect.org
Web-based information and service referrals: VictimConnect.org

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