Resources
If you have thoughts of suicide or self-harm:
1. Go to the nearest emergency department
2. Call 911
3. Call or text the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988
4. Text the Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741)
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 call, text, and chat support from trained counselors for anyone facing a mental health, substance use, or emotional crisis.
The BD SUMHAC Access Toolkit provides the tools needed to help you or your loved one get access to inpatient/residential mental health and substance use disorder treatment facilities.
The BD SUMHAC Provider Toolkit provides the tools needed to help providers facilitate access to inpatient/residential mental health and substance use disorder treatment facilities.
The BD SUMHAC State Advocacy Playbook details advocacy efforts in MI, MN, MT, NC, and TX, along with a step-by-step guide and recommendations for future work.
Mental Health Matters Too provides direction on resources for mental health wellness and care for those in the bleeding disorders community.
Printable Quick Start Resource Guides
Customizable Letter Templates
Word Document Templates From BD Providers to BH Treatment Facilities to Customize for Use in Various Scenarios
Letter re: stability of a patient who self-infuses
Letter re: stability of a patient who requires assistance for infusions
Letter re: stability of a patient who injects medication
Letter re: reasonable accommodations for person who self-infuses
Letter re: reasonable accommodations for person who requires assistance to receive medication
Letter from a person with BD regarding reasonable accommodations