Resources

988 Suicide Hotline

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

BD SUMHAC Access Toolkit

If you or a loved one has been denied access to an inpatient/residential mental health or substance use disorder treatment facility because of a BD, don’t give up! Bleeding Disorders Substance Use & Mental Health Access Coalition (BD SUMHAC) has tools to help get you the treatment you need and deserve. A denial because of a BD is not the end of the story. It is the beginning of the advocacy.

Provider Toolkit

Health care providers are encouraged to share, and review this toolkit with helpful guidance on advocating for patients during moments of crisis. Within the toolkit, you’ll find specific context related to access to care at mental health and/or substance use facilities.

Chapter Toolkit

In the Chapter toolkit you’ll find content and graphics related to BD SUMHAC that you could share across a variety of communications channels. The point of this content is to be short, to the point, easy-to-absorb, and informative enough to interest the reader and leave them wanting to click/learn more.

BD SUMHAC Rack Card

Download and print a rack card to display in-person. (NOTE: Color printing is encouraged.)