One of the many items that is often overlooked under appreciated are the resources we all have, what this looks like is different for everyone. A resource is considered an action or strategy which may be adopted in adverse circumstances. This has vague terminology because what works for one individual may not work for another.
It is important to identify what resources work in assisting you, whether it is a hobby such as playing basketball or reading a book, it could be calling on a friend when in need, or it could also mean connecting with support groups or returning to work.
When in therapy it is my role to identify what resources are needed and provide opportunities for individuals to decide to implement or engage with that resource.
Current resources for individuals struggling within the San Diego, CA area are:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255
- National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) 855-879-5439
- Alcoholics Anonymous zoom meeting link: https://aasandiego.org/meetings/
- Narcotics Anonymous zoom meeting link: https://www.sandiegona.org/virtual-meetings-in-san-diego/
I will continue to add resources as I discover them. I hope that even though I may not work with you individually that I can still provide some hope in your endeavors to inner peace and future success.
Alex Urrutia LCSW 