Give Back a Smile (GBAS) program connects adult survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence who have received dental injuries due to abuse with volunteer cosmetic dentists who donate their time and services to restore their smiles.

Foundation helping put a stop to relationship abuse: https://www.joinonelove.org/

National dating abuse helpline that offers support and provides information on unhealthy relationships and behaviors.

https://www.loveisrespect.org/

Birth Injuries - Legal Help for Birth Injury Victims

the Cerebral Palsy Guide: to help guide and assist families with disabilities caused by physical birth injuries. https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/cerebral-palsy/birth-injury/

http://hermanlaw.com/child-sex-abuse/

Guide for victims of sexual harassment: https://florinroebig.com/sexual-assault-guide/

Rideshare sexual assault guide which includes how to stay safe and options in case it happens. Check it out: cutterlaw.com/sexual-assault-ride-sharing-guide/

Addiction Recovery & related resources

The Recovery Village: A web resource that provides information and support to people fighting domestic abuse, mental illness, and addiction. To cope with the pain of domestic and sexual abuse, some victims turn to the use of drugs and alcohol. www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/domestic-violence/

Alcohol Rehab Guide: A public web guide sharing information on alcohol, addiction, and recovery. www.AlcoholRehabGuide.org/Support

How Domestic Violence and Alcoholism correlate: https://restoredetoxcenters.com/domestic-violence-and-alcoholism/
AddictionResources.net: A web resource whose mission is to break down the barriers and stigmas that surround substance abuse with free, accurate, and valuable information. For more information visit: https://www.addictionresource.net/

Guiding through addiction recovery: AddictionGuide.com. Addiction Guide is one of the only educational websites founded by a recovering addict, an addict’s spouse, and a board-certified addiction doctor.

Best LGBTQ+-Friendly Drug Rehabs in the U.S: https://www.addictionresource.net/best-drug-rehab-centers/lgbt/.

Addiction Center: www.AddictionCenter.com/treatment/drug-and-alcohol-withdrawal/

Unfortunately, alcohol abuse has increased significantly due to added stress during COVID. Check out this article about binge drinking: https://www.graniterecoverycenters.com/alcohol-abuse/binge-drinking/

Addiction Treatment for everyone - Check the website here delphihealthgroup.com:

Addiction recovery (based in ME): https://cascobayrecovery.com/

Dealing with peer pressure: https://www.bluecrestrc.com/dealing-with-peer-pressure/

The guide to provide the various signs and symptoms to be aware of related to opioids: Causes of Opioid Dependence and Addiction. The opioid epidemic has driven a surge in people of all ages seeking treatment for opioid dependence. Opioids, which have legitimate use as analgesics and anesthetics, are among the most widely misused drugs.

Social drinking vs Binge drinking: https://definingwellness.com/resources/social-drinking-vs-binge-drinking/

Mental health and substance abuse resources visit: https://www.rehab.com
Cell phone Addiction: how does it affect us? Read: https://www.cellphonedeal.com/blog

An extensive list of mental health and substance use resources specifically for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) community.https://www.detoxlocal.com/resources/aapi-addiction-mental-health/

Extensive information on mental health and substance use resources for people of color. Their mission is equal access to life-saving resources. They have guides for black, Latinx, Asian, and native people.: https://liveanotherday.org/

Financial & Housing Resources:

Financial help for women experiencing DV (article): Finance is one of the very common reasons why women stay! Get help as soon as possible. https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/financial-help-women-abusive-relationships/

Regaining Independence After Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence During the Pandemic: Resources for Victims and Survivors | MYMOVE

Navigating financial help when leaving an abusive relationship

Preppy, is in partnership with Auburn University to make career certification training online available for everyone. Recipients would choose their career of interest (healthcare, IT, etc.) and this grant program would cover all tuition and fees for their training so they could get certified in that career. For more info about the grant and where you can apply, visit: https://preppy.org/certified-future-program/

Financial cheating? Read here: https://www.creditcards.com/statistics/financial-infidelity-cheating-poll/

Financial abuse can look different for every survivor and occur without any instances of verbal assault or physical violence. Here is a resource on rebuilding your finances after escaping an abusive relationship. Also check out their tips on budgeting, building credit, and getting back into the workforce.
https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/rebuild-finances-after-financial-abuse/

Resources for Seniors:

Medicare provides Mental Health Care Coverage!: Recent research shows that more than 60% do not know for certain that Medicare provides mental health care coverage. Medicare patient resource center helps senior citizens who are suffering from mental health issues learn about the benefits and coverage that are readily available to them through their Medicare plan which can be very confusing. Here’s their comprehensive guide that helps medicare recipients identify the different types of outpatient and inpatient services that are covered, eligibility, and most importantly how to get help paying for services and medications. You can view the guide here: https://www.medicareplans.com/mental-health-care-outpatient-for-medicare/

Caring for a senior can be a positive and fulfilling experience. However, it also comes with a lot of challenges, including higher levels of psychological stress. Their caregiver's guide covers burnout and stress, including how to identify and manage each. You can visit the info here: https://www.caring.com/caregivers/

Resource on Medicare and how it covers addiction
https://drugrehabus.org/does-medicare-cover-rehab/
www.parentgiving.com/elder-care/dependency-addiction-among-seniors/