Need help now?
Emergency: 911
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service: 607.272.1616, ithacacrisis.org
Crisis Text Line: Text "DESERVE" TO 741-741
TransLifeline: 877-565-8860, www.translifeline.org
Essential Local And Community Services: 211, hsctc.org/211tompkins
Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online Live Messaging): 988, chat.988lifeline.org
Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-366-8288
TREVOR Crisis Hotline (LGBTQ+): 1-866-221-7044, www.thetrevorproject.org
Local Advocacy Organizations
Mental Health Association of Tompkins County
At the Mental Health Association in Tompkins County (MHA), we’ve been dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and organizations in Tompkins County for over six decades. Drawing on both lived experience and professional training, we provide free peer counseling, advocacy, and services that promote mental health recovery and prevent mental illness.
The Alliance of Families for Justice
The mission of the Alliance of Families for Justice is to support, empower and mobilize families and individuals impacted by the criminal justice system so they can marshal their collective power to create a just world.
The Finger Lakes Women in Transition (WIT)
“The Finger Lakes Women in Transition sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Tompkins County is an organization created by mental health professionals, educators and women who themselves have navigated the divorce process. While divorce has become a choice, how to maneuver through the process remains challenging. Our goal is to provide knowledge to facilitate a clear and compassionate journey.”
Ithaca Regional Therapist Group
The Ithaca Region Therapist Group strives to be a place for therapists and mental health professionals in Ithaca and the Finger Lakes Region to connect, network, and share resources. Use their website to search for a therapist in Ithaca and the surrounding counties, see upcoming events on mental health programming, and find local resources that provide mental health support.
Well-Being & Alternative Medicine Practices
Lara Green Yoga
Lara’s students are encouraged to focus their attention inward, breathe deep, and challenge themselves to tap into their innate intelligence in a safe and supportive space. She offers private 1-on-1 yoga sessions and also teaches group classes.
Rasa Spa
“Rasa Spa is the premiere day spa of the Finger Lakes region. At every Rasa location, we create space for health and wellness through customized massage, facials, energy work, waxing, and eyelash extension services.”
Ithaca Community Acupuncture
Ithaca Community Acupuncture is a long standing organization committed to delivering the relief of the ancient Chinese art of acupuncture in an accessible way.
Tools
Interrupting the Spiral of Negative Thinking
The Foundation Blocks of Self Care
Journal + Water Bottle
Videos
University for Peace talk by Sheila McCue
Macy Grey - Beauty In The World Lyrics
Book Recommendations
When Things Fall Apart
Pema Chödrön
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk
Wherever You Go, There You Are
Jon Kabat-Zinn
The Master Plan
Chris Wilson