If you're experiencing emotional distress, the resources below provide free and confidential support. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, thoughts of harming others, are in crisis, or need immediate help, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

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Autism & Neurodiversity

• Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE)

• Neurodivergent Woman Podcast

• Dr. Amy Marschall’s articles on Psychology Today

• Divergent Conversations

• Unmasking Autism (Devon Price)

• Unmasking for Life (Dr. Devon Price)

• Laziness does not Exist (Dr. Devon Price)

• Autistic Self Advocacy Network

• Neurodiverse Couples Support Group

Adult Third Culture Kids (ATCK’s)

• TCKidNOW

• Third Culture Kids Wikipedia

• Ruth Van Reken’s Website

LGBTQIA+

• Trans Lifeline

  Call 1-877-565‑8860

• The Trevor Project

  Chat Online

  Call 1-800-246‑7743
  Text "START" to 678-678

• Advocates for Trans Equality

• Transgender Law Center

• LAMBDA Law

• Trans Maryland

• Trans Rights Advocacy Coalition MD

Other

• Domestic Violence Hotline (Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence): 1-800-799-7233

• Child Protective Services (Maryland CPS): report child abuse/neglect via 911 (immediate danger) or your local DSS office (numbers differ by county).

• Adult Protective Services: if you suspect or know that a vulnerable adult (age 18 or older) is being harmed or is unable to care for themselves, you can call 1-800-332-6347.

• Veterans Crisis Line

  Chat Online

  Call 988, then PRESS 1
  Text 838255