Connecting You to Support That Matters
Our goal is to make it easier for community members to access holistic care, resources, and support.

Scroll down to explore all resource categories, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need assistance—we’re here to help.

 

Mental Health Services

5 Pillars to Manage Your ADHD
"Letters to My Young Self" ADHD in Women and Girls
ADHD Women & Executive Functioning 101
Overthinking Tool Kit
Support for Social Workers
Balkan Trauma Healing Therapy
What's your ACES #?? Take the Quiz: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
adverse childhood experiences resource
11 Things Special Needs Parents Need To Survive & Thrive
ADHD in women and girls
20 questions to challenge negative thoughts
Therapy For Black Girls
Nedra Glover Tawwab Website
Local Therapists who take Medicaid
Local Mental Health Support & Services
Intergenerational Trauma: What It Is and How to Heal
Preventing ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES & Resources
How to Manage Trauma
Mental Health First Aid Resources
Tips & Support for Eating Disorders
Recovery From Anorexia
Mental Health RESOURCES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
Mental Health Conditions- Signs & Symptoms & more
TEEN & YOUNG ADULT SUPPORT & HOTLINES
Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping
Tapping EFT Techniques

LGBTQ+ Support

trainings for lgbtq+ youth-serving professionals
Black, Queer & Trans Organizations to support
GLAAD: Transgender Resources
Sofra Community: A Table for All Albanian LGBTQIA+ Diaspora.
Albany.org LGBTQ Resources
In Our Own Voices
UAlbany LGBTQ Resources

Entrepreneurial & Mentor Support Services

How to Start a Nonprofit
Community Loan Fund
Northeast NY Small Biz and Start up Support
Albanian Professional Women Mentorship Program

Misc. Resources

Local places to donate clothes & items
NWR's Presentation on “Building Social Capital through Promoting a Sense of Belonging”
Learn All about Crystals
CRYSTAL MEANING & PROPERTIES
List of places to send messages of hope & positivity
Meditate with Insight Timer
Learn about Herbs in our Smudge Sticks
Healthy Capital District Initiative
Albany Area Health Services
Albanian American Cohesion
Hands of Grace Wellness center
 

Parenting Resources

Postpartum Prep List
SolId Starts Resources
Transitioning to Motherhood
The Sibling Plan
46 scripts for tough conversations with your partner
Survival Kit for New Moms
Capital District Motherhood Resources Fair
Managing Rage
Sleep Plan
Black Mamas Matter Toolkit
Nervous System Reset Guide
Black Mamas Guide to Living & Thriving
Bright Start Connect Parenting Support

Addiction Resources

Youth Voices Matter
Addiction + Mental Health Support with NYS OSAS- CHAMP
Support Group Meetings- Alanon, Alateen, Naranon & ACOA
NORTHEASTERN Addiction Resource Center
SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Prevention TOOLKIT

Suicide Support & Prevention Resources

NWR'S SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCE PACKET
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
HOW TO HELP A FRIEND WHO MIGHT BE SUICIDAL
The Suicidal Thoughts Scale You Didn’t Know You Needed
Know The Signs: Help Prevent A Loved One’s Suicide
Preventing Suicide for LGBTQ+ friends
It's Okay to Talk About Suicide

Domestic Violence & Sexual Harassment Resources

The DV Project
NYS Coalition Against DV
Equinox DV Support Services
Urban Justice Center DV Project
Unity House DV Support services
Tips for Helping a Friend Experiencing Domestic Abuse during COVID-19
Albany County Crime Victim & Sexual Violence Center
St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services

Grief Resources

Grief Recovery After Substance Passing – GRASP
What's Your Grief?
Supporting Those Grieving an Overdose Loss
NPR Article: Coronavirus & Grief
Grief & Loss During COVID-19
Grieving After a Suicide Death
Grieving the Death of a Child
Grief & Loss Resources

Immigrant & Refugee Resources

Albany Regional Immigration Assistance Center
Capital Region Refugee Resource Guide
USCRI IMMIGRANT RESOURCES
English Language Learners Resources
WEST HILL ALBANY REFUGEE CENTER
Unaccompanied Children Center
National Immigration Legal Services Directory

Social & Racial Justice Resources

Protect the Sacred
Albany Social Justice Center
Representation matters.
7 Virtual Mental Health Resources Supporting Black People Right Now
Create Social Change with Knowledge
Anti-Racism Resource
AAPI Support
5 Ways to Reduce Racial Bias in Your Children
Watch NWR's COMMUNITY PANEL DISCUSSION ON RACISM & ALLYSHIP
Race, Racism, & Mental Health Resources
Essential Reading Guide For Fighting Racism