CONNECT
GetSomeJoy Peer Support Groups
Free, peer-led spaces for adults with experiences navigating mental health or substance use challenges.
BEAM’s Gathering Spaces + Trainings
A collection of virtual and in-person community programs that center Black mental health and healing
Communities for navigating grief and loss [from the griefKit]
Because none of us can make it alone.
NAMI Connection + Family Support Groups
NAMI Connection is a support group for people 18+ living with mental health conditions. Find a local NAMI Connection group.
NAMI Family Support Groups are free, confidential and safe groups of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned group wisdom. Find a Family Group.
support
griefKit: Crowdsourced tools for raggedy times
A digital resource guide with articles, essays, books, music, poetry, podcasts, reflections, videos, and more for navigating all kinds of loss.
One Degree is a user-friendly, online resource directory and referral tool platform designed to help young people, caregivers, and professional staff find and access life-saving community resources.
Text ‘JOY’ to 741741 for 24/7, free, confidential support from a trained crisis counselor.
Depressed While Black helps people of African descent heal from severe depression through Black affirming mental health supports and advocacy.
DWB supports Black psychiatric patients with beauty supply kits, wish list items, and resources to Heal at Home.
EAT
Recipes for navigating loss [from the griefKit]
Because you gon’ be hungry after all that rolling around on the floor.
A collection of recipe boards with delicious dishes to bring you (or someone else) joy.
A weekday check-in with recipes, joy-flavored stories, and tools for thriving
“Five Ways to Use Food as a Tool for Practicing Mindfulness, Fostering Connection, and Centering Joy”
On the healing power of food.
-Alexander Hardy [Mental Health First Aid]
READ
Articles and essays for navigating grief and loss [from the griefKit]
Crowdsourced stories about love and healing and mourning and transitions
Mental Health and Wellness through the Ages [Connecticut Children’s Hospital]
Our pediatric experts share ways to support child and emotional well-being every single day – starting from birth and moving into adulthood.
“Dancing The Blues Away: How Ballet Became My Therapy”
“Shoutout to growth. And grand pliés.”
-Alexander Hardy [The Root]
WATCH
Emerald City Sequence [The Wiz]
"I thought it over and green is dead. Til I change my mind, the color is red.
Rainbow Relaxation: Mindfulness for Children
Enjoy this breathing activity! Made to put a smile on your face and relax you. This is a calming brain break, suitable for children aged 5-11.
Grounding and Soothing Yourself [The Homecoming Podcast]
Dr. Thema describes strategies for grounding and soothing yourself, as well as the need for these strategies.
Black Healing Remixed: The Podcast - Ep. 4 | Surviving Suicide: An Intimate Reflection [BEAM]
A visual guide by Oakland-based artist to help identify: What is my body telling me it needs right now?
Hawaiian Sweet Rolls recipe [Cooking’s at Pam’s Place]
A colorful tool to reflect: How are you really feeling today?
Say Goodnight! Dark Screen, Bedtime Body Scan Meditation For Young Kids!
Prepare your body for a restful night sleep by saying good night to individual body parts with this body scan meditation.
LISTEN
Music + Podcasts about and inspired by grief and loss [from the griefKit]
Sad songs. Joyful songs. Their favorite songs. Songs for crying, breathing, and dancing. Community members curated and contributed these love-inspired songs, playlists, and podcasts.
Needs Chart by Abby Vanmuijen
A visual guide by Oakland-based artist to help identify: What is my body telling me it needs right now?
Grounding and Soothing Yourself [The Homecoming Podcast]
Dr. Thema describes strategies for grounding and soothing yourself, as well as the need for these strategies.
DO
Knitting 101: How To Knit For Beginners [The Yarnist]
Learn how to knit with these quick video tutorials that cover the basics of knitting. In this series you'll learn how to make a slip knot, how to cast on, how to knit the knit stitch, how to knit the purl stitch, and how to bind off.
A YouTube channel with a variety of yoga videos for mindfulness, starting or ending your day, navigating pain, focusing, processing trauma, and more.
Mindful Movement [from griefKit]
Sometimes, you need to sweat it out. Or breathe through it. Or dance because or in spite of it. Or to keep from crying.
Whatever the reason, incorporate some joy and calm into your day by taking a moment to get moving with some of these videos.
Virtual Literary Therapy Wall [via Miro]
This Digital Community Literary Therapy Wall by creative wellness agency GetSomeJoy offers space to center mental and emotional wellness and inspire connection with group reflections and storytelling.
Use this board template to facilitate a collaborative mental health check-in during meeting meetings, conferences, or workshops; or as writing prompts for deeper exploration with work, school, and community groups.
Literary Therapy Exploration Workbook: Self-Love + Recovery
by GetSomeJoy
An expansive resource for unpacking + cultivating tools for your personal development journey. Produced in support of our 4-part 2022 Literary Therapy Winter Series.
A visual guide by Oakland-based artist to help identify: What is my body telling me it needs right now?
A colorful tool to reflect: How are you really feeling today?
