Resources
If you have thoughts of suicide or self-harm:
1) Go to the nearest emergency department
2) Call 911
3) Call or text the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988
4) Text the Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741)
988 Suicide Hotline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
BD SUMHAC State Advocacy Playbook
If you or a loved one has been denied access to an inpatient/residential mental health or substance use disorder treatment facility because of a BD, don’t give up! Bleeding Disorders Substance Use & Mental Health Access Coalition (BD SUMHAC) has tools to help get you the treatment you need and deserve. A denial because of a BD is not the end of the story. It is the beginning of the advocacy.
BD SUMHAC Access Toolkit
If you or a loved one has been denied access to an inpatient/residential mental health or substance use disorder treatment facility because of a BD, don’t give up! Bleeding Disorders Substance Use & Mental Health Access Coalition (BD SUMHAC) has tools to help get you the treatment you need and deserve. A denial because of a BD is not the end of the story. It is the beginning of the advocacy.
Provider Toolkit
Health care providers are encouraged to share, and review this toolkit with helpful guidance on advocating for patients during moments of crisis. Within the toolkit, you’ll find specific context related to access to care at mental health and/or substance use facilities.
Chapter Toolkit
In the Chapter toolkit you’ll find content and graphics related to BD SUMHAC that you could share across a variety of communications channels. The point of this content is to be short, to the point, easy-to-absorb, and informative enough to interest the reader and leave them wanting to click/learn more.
BD SUMHAC Rack Card
Download and print a rack card to display in-person. (NOTE: Color printing is encouraged.)
Customizable Letter Templates
Word Document Templates From BD Providers to BH Treatment Facilities to Customize for Use in Various Scenarios
Letter re: stability of a patient who self-infuses
Letter re: stability of a patient who requires assistance for infusions
Letter re: stability of a patient who injects medication
Letter re: reasonable accommodations for person who self-infuses
Letter re: reasonable accommodations for person who requires assistance to receive medication
Letter from a person with BD regarding reasonable accommodations