resource guide

Welcome, we’re so glad you’re here! We know the intense effort it can take to ask for help, and we know from experience that it’s an important step for all of us. We don’t have a magic wand - we wish we did! 🪄- but we have gathered some great resources along the way on our own journey, and we’re happy to share them with you. We’ve split them up by category, and provided links where we could. Please note that this list isn’t an official approval or endorsement from Elevate Academy, it’s just a list we’ve gathered to help you get started as you find what works for you.

As always, we wish you the very best as you move forward toward a happy and fulfilling future. Please let us know if you have any questions or thoughts. We’ll be right here cheering you on!

TOPICS: Support Groups, Suicide, Domestic Violence, Crisis, Mental Health/Counseling, Mentoring, Prescription Assistance

support groups

  • Treasures - mentoring, resources, and three types of groups - Whether you are still in the industry/the life or have made your exit but could use a listening ear, encouragement, or support in reaching your goals, we are here for you! For a free gift and to get connected to our survivor-led support groups please fill out the form here. Treasures offers Support Group - a safe place to process and receive support; Empowerment Group - be empowered and equipped to live a healthy and flourishing life; and Bible Study - grow in your relationship with God and learn how to invite God into your healing journey. Email info@iamatreasure.com or Call 818.986.LOVE (5683)

  • Avery Center - survivor-led support groups co-facilitated by a mental health professional

  • https://handsofjustice.org/support-groups/

    Hands of Justice is a Survivor led Organization. We work hard to ensure that anyone working with Survivors is Survivor informed and equipped to work with those dealing with trauma. The majority of our support groups are Survivor led. We want each Survivor to know they aren’t alone. We are there to help equip for a journey together with other like minded individuals. We hope to build communities of supportive individuals that can share life together, not only in groups but in volunteer opportunities and through economic empowerment. We welcome you to join us by clicking on a group that you feel would best suit your needs. Once you have filled out the form, the group leader will contact you to discuss more details and help answer any questions you might have.

  • ENDING THE GAME - A Trailblazing, Survivor-Written Curriculum. Ending The Game is a safe, confidential support group led by survivors. Support groups are facilitated by our sister organization The Avery Center. Meetings are held online and available to anyone across the country. All you need is a reliable internet connection for remote access to an online meeting.


Suicide

Survivors of trauma and abuse frequently are forced to navigate a whole host of mental health hurdles. BUT, there is help available! Untreated depression can lead to suicidal ideations, thoughts, and attempts.

If you or someone you know is dealing with this please reach out for help! Do not ignore it or hope it goes away. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness!

All types of crisis

  • United Way Helpline: Call 211 a free and confidential service that helps people across North America find the local resources they need 24 hours a day

Domestic violence

Mental Health / Counseling

mentoring

prescription assistance