Morena Molina (Nicaragua)
“I just don’t feel supported or accepted in this country, sadly, because of the lack of resources.”
If you can relate to this storyteller, below are some resources you might find helpful. For immediate text support, reach out to Crisis Text Line by texting COALITION to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor for free 24/7. You can also call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. It’s free and highly confidential, unless it’s essential to contact emergency services to help you or your friend stay safe. Lifeline ofrece 24/7, gratuito servicios en español, no es necesario hablar ingles si usted necesita ayuda. Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio 1-888-628-9454.
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Click here for mental health information and resources for BIPOC communities
- Mental Health America – Click here for important information and resources for Latinx mental health and click here to download the 2020 back to school toolkit from Mental Health America.
- Informed Immigrant has connected the undocumented immigrant community with the information and resources they need to become empowered. Click here for resources and click here for resources specific to COVID-19
- NAMI – Click here to view the NAMI COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide. Scroll to page 13 for important information for immigrant communities. Presioné aquí para ver la guía en español
- The Dream.US works to provide immigrant youth who came to this country without documentation the ability to go to college. Click here to to learn more about Dream.US and click here for information on how to apply for a scholarship
- Set to Go is a program from The Jed Foundation (JED) built to help teens prepare for the transition out of high school. Click here for information for students to help you navigate your transition out of high school and onto the next step. Click here for the Love is Louder action center with tips on how to stay active and mentally healthy.