Anti-Carceral Warm lines
Anti-carceral care refers to the philosophy of providing mental health treatment with informed consent at the forefront, and where providers do not call the police right away when a client is in crisis. As we know, many BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ populations are at greater risk of harm or death when police are involved. As someone who strives to provide anti-carceral care, I believe warm lines, safety planning, and identifying resources and support systems are the key.
Here’s a list of warm-lines that will not call the police without your consent in crisis:
B L A C K L I N E- B I P O C , L G B T Q + A N D B L A C K F E M M E C E N T E R E D : 1-8 0 0-6 0 4-5 8 4 1
T R A N S L I F E L I N E: 8 7 7-5 6 5-8 8 6 0
W I L D F L O W E R A L L I A N C E P E E R S U P P O R T L I N E: 8 8 8-4 0 7-4 5 1 5
S T R O N G H E A R T S N A T I V E H E L P ( F O R I N D I G E N O U S F O L K S ): 8 4 4-7 6 2-8 4 8 3
T H R I V E L I F E L I N E ( 2 4 / 7 T E X T ): 1-3 1 3-6 6 2-8 2 0 9
Medical trauma, chronic Illness and doctor’s appointments resources
For many of my clients with medical trauma and chronic illness, navigating medical appointments can prove to be exhausting and challenging. I have compiled a list of questions and resources to help prepare you for your next medical or behavioral health appointment.