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Resources that I reccomend. 

  • Autism Empowerment

    • "A nonprofit 501(c)3 organization devoted to enriching and empowering the lives of youth, adults, and families within autistic and neurodivergent communities. We promote a culture of Autism Acceptance and believe that each one of us has gifts and talents to make the world a better place."​

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  • Autism Society of Oregon

    • Social Events for autistic folks and community directory of neurodiversity accepting businesses in Oregon and SW Washington.​

      • "We create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully."​

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  • NAMI of SW Washington

    • (Support for families with a loved-one with mental illness)

      • The National Alliance on Mental Illness, of Southwest Washington (NAMI SW WA) is dedicated to helping all people affected by mental illness through education, support, awareness, and advocacy.

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  • PFLAG of SW Washington

    • ​(Support for families of LBGTQ+ people)

      • "PFLAG is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them."

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  • QYRC- Queer Youth Resource Center

    • (Support and social groups for transgender youth)

      • "The Queer Youth Resource Center (QYRC) is an established 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to serving lesbian, gay, bi, pan, trans, nonbinary, intersex, asexual/aromantic, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth ages 12-24, and their allies, in Vancouver and the greater Southwest Washington area."

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  • Wild Heart Society

    • ​ (Group practice of LGBTQ and gender affirming mental health professionals- I am part of this group practice)

      • "Compassionate professionals who are dedicated to providing therapy that is grounded in trust and connection. Our expertise includes LGBTQ+ care, family therapy, and child-centered approaches."​

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  • Yellow Lady Bugs

    • (Autistic girls and non-binary youth)

      • Based in Australia but is a great resource for books and online community. ​

      • "Yellow Ladybugs is a non-government organisation, dedicated to the happiness, success and celebration of autistic girls, women and gender diverse individuals."

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Children's Books
From My Library that I Recommend. 

Acceptance & Inclusivity
-Giraffes Can't Dance, by Giles Andrede
- The Boy With Pink Hair, by Perez Hilton, illustrated by Jen Hill

Anxiety
- Brave Everyday, by Trudy Ludwig, illustrations by Patrice Barton
- The Pout Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale, by Deborah Diesen, illustrations by Dan Hanna
- Fear NOT! By Christina Furnival, illustrated by Katie Dwyer
- I Have A Question, by Andrew Arnold
-Timid by Harry Woodgate

ADHD
- Some Brains- A Book Celebrating Neurodiversity by Nelly Thomas, illustrated by Cat McInnes
- My Wandering Mind by Merriam Sarcia, illustrated by Tammie Lyon

Autism/Neurodiversity
- Some Brains- A Book Celebrating Neurodiversity by Nelly Thomas, illustrated by Cat McInnes
- Spencer's Noisy Mixer, by Paige Amanda
- The Reason I Jump, by Davis Mitchell
-Why Jonny Doesn't Flap, NT is OK! by Clay Morton & Gail Morton. Illustrated by Alex Merry

Body Positivity
-BIG, by Vashti Harrison

Consent 
-Can I Give You a Squish? By Emily Neilson

Depression
-Dark Cloud, by Anna Lazowski and Penny Neville Lee

Feelings
-In My Heart. A Book of Feelings, by Jo Witek, illustrated by Christine Roussey

Friendship
- The Not-So-Friendly Friend. How to Set Boundaries for Healthy Friendships. By Christina Furnival, illustrations by Katie Dwyer

Grief
-The Memory Bok- A Book About Grief, by Joanna Rowland, Illustrated by Thea Baker

LGBTQIA+ Topics

LGBTQIA+ Families
- Daddy, Papa, and Me by Leslea Newman
- Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer
- Heather Has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman
- The Rainbow Parade by Emily Neilson
- Adventures With My Daddies by Gareth Peter and Gary Parsons
- The Christmas Truck by J.B. Blankenship
- And Tango Makes Three. by Justin R and Peter Parnell 

Gender Identity
- It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity by Theresa Thorn
- Red: A Crayon's Story by Hall
- A Song for Nolan by Ellenwood and Chen

LGBTQIA+ History
- PRIDE: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag. By Rob Sanders and Steven Salerno
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- Nonbinary Characters
- Peanut Goes for the Gold by Jonathan Van Ness
- Timid by Harry Woodgate
- Spencer's Noisy Mixer, by Paige Amanda
 
OCD
- Crushing OCD, by Natasha Daniels
- Chloe and the Bossy Dark Cloud, by Natasha Daniels

 

If you're experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 988

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please consider contacting the Clark County Crisis Line, the local crisis line for the county you are in, or one of the additional resources listed here:
 

  • Trans Lifeline (Transgender Suicide Hotline) – (877) 565-8860

  • Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+ Crisis Line) – (866) 488-7386

  • Clark County Crisis Line - (360) 696-9560

  • National Suicide Prevention Helpline - (800) 273-8255

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