ANA Community Care Resources
You Are Never Alone!!
Even when the room is full, the silence can still be loud. If you are carrying more than you show, know that Afro Nudist ATL sees you. Reaching out is not weakness. It is how we survive together!
Care is part of freedom.
At Afro Nudist ATL, we celebrate liberation, confidence, and living fully in our bodies. We also understand that strength does not cancel struggle. This page exists for moments when things feel heavy mentally, emotionally, financially, or physically.
These are nationwide, confidential resources available to our Black, Brown, queer, and nudist community. No judgment. No shame. No explanations required.
Immediate Crisis and Emotional Support
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 988
24/7 support for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, panic, or feeling overwhelmed. You do not have to be in crisis to reach out.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Text-based emotional support when talking feels like too much.
Loneliness, Isolation and Emotional Connection
This one matters more than people admit.
Friendship Line
800-971-0016
Emotional support for loneliness, isolation, grief, and feeling disconnected. You can call just to talk. No crisis required.
988 Lifeline
Call or Text 988
Also available for moments of deep loneliness, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion. You deserve to be heard.
Mental Health, Anxiety and Depression
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Helpline: 800-950-6264
Mental health education, peer support, and referrals, including culturally competent care.
National Depression Hotline
866-629-4564
Support for depression, burnout, sadness, and emotional weight. Free and confidential.
Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence Support
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233 | TTY 800-787-3224
Confidential support for physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse. Inclusive of all genders and relationship structures.
Love Is Respect
866-331-9474 | Text LOVEIS to 22522
Support around healthy relationships, boundaries, and consent, including queer and nontraditional dynamics.
Food Assistance and Basic Needs
Feeding America
Nationwide food bank and meal program locator by zip code.
SNAP Food Assistance Program
Helps individuals and families afford groceries. Many qualify who do not think they will.
Housing and Homelessness Support
National Runaway Safeline
800-786-2929
Support for people navigating housing instability, displacement, or unsafe living situations.
HUD Housing Assistance
Federal rental assistance, emergency housing, and housing programs by state.
Sexual Health, STI and HIV Resources
CDC GetTested
Find free or low-cost STI testing nationwide.
Planned Parenthood
STI testing, HIV testing, PrEP, and sexual health services on a sliding scale.
HIV.gov
Testing, treatment assistance, PrEP access, and nationwide HIV support programs, including Ryan White services.
Help Paying for Medications
This is a big one for our community.
NeedyMeds
Free information on medication assistance programs, low-cost clinics, and prescription discounts.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
888-477-2669
Connects people to programs that help cover the cost of medications, including HIV, mental health, and chronic illness prescriptions.
RxAssist
Patient assistance programs for people who cannot afford their medications.
LGBTQ+ Specific Support
The Trevor Project
866-488-7386 | Text START to 678678
Crisis and mental health support for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860
Peer support by and for trans people. Confidential and affirming.
Substance Use and Recovery
SAMHSA National Helpline
800-662-4357
Free, confidential referrals for substance use and mental health treatment services.
ANA Community Note
We know everyone is not always in a position to do everything at once. Financially. Emotionally. Mentally. Reaching for support is not weakness. It is survival and self respect.
You are welcome here on your strongest days and your hardest ones.
Disclaimer
Afro Nudist ATL provides this list for informational purposes only and does not provide medical, mental health, or crisis services directly. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local emergency number.