Organizations There To Help
People who make kindness their business.
Getting help seems difficult for people when they’re experiencing life circumstances and difficulties that seem unsurmountable.
A conscientious and professional Reiki practitioner should always be ready to guide their clients to the resources they need. It’s important to have on hand a list of available professionals such as medical doctors and such from the client’s area, but this list should also include the names of organizations and services that may be helpful. Trust, then, that they’ll be guided in what they need to do.
Difficult circumstances are experienced by everyone at one time or another. Coping with life can be difficult for people who are faced with life challenges. During these times, it may be necessary to enlist the help of others. In this part of the world especially, help is usually not too far and is only one step away.
Many organizations exist solely to help others.
In Canada, financial assistance is offered at the municipal level. Contact your town or city to inquire about what’s available. Provincial programs vary from province to province and include child care and education funding. Get in touch with your provincial government to find out about these programs.
There are many long-standing non-profit organizations such as the YMCA and YWCA, the March of Dimes, Meals on Wheels, Salvation Army, and many others that are there to support and assist people in need.
In case of suicide, please call 911.
Suicide Canada is the resource you need if you are someone who needs help or know of someone else with suicidal thoughts, or have lost someone to suicide.
You can talk to a counsellor by calling 1-866-277-3553.
The Canadian Mental Health Association provides assistance to those who need help with mental health issues. From this link you’ll be able to find out what’s available in your jurisdiction. Your browser may direct you to where you need to go to find Help Right Now from this national mental health association.
Suicide.org offers extensive information on suicide prevention, awareness, and support. If you are living in the United States and need to talk about suicidal feelings, the two Suicide Prevention telephone numbers listed are: 1-800-SUICIDE/1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-TALK/1-800-273-8255.
Residents of the United States (US) who need free financial help can visit one of the following links to various financial grants and assistance.
Single mothers living in the US can find assistance here.
If you are a US Veterans in need of free financial assistance, visit this site for information on Free Grants for Veterans across all 50 states. Other organizations with resources of available financial assistance and grants for US veterans can be found at this website.
African American can find help and support here.
Ex-felons can find information on free grants at this link.
Low income families can find free financial help by visiting the organization ‘Help Paying Bills’ here at their website.
Psycom website lists various hotline numbers including a crisis text line, a self- harm hotline, a family violence helpline, and many others for residents of the US. There are also help lines provided for other countries as well including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, and UK & the Republic of Ireland.
If you are a child victim of sexual assault or abuse, or know someone who might be, please visit https://helpingsurvivors.org/child-sexual-abuse/ where you will find a comprehensive guide to help. Helping Survivors is an organization there to help all survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment.
Look to your community to see what services they offer. Community-based organizations offer a variety of services such as adult protective services programs, amateur sports clubs, child care providers, church groups, community health centers, disability networks, food banks, home visiting programs, homeless services providers, local domestic violence shelters, school groups, sports clubs, transportation, and youth groups.
Community associations commonly offer plots to garden. This might be a worthwhile alternative to look into if gardening is something of interest, but there is a lack of space. There are also community associations who dispense free sanitary products, books, and such by placing stations throughout the community.
There are also plenty of free resources online as well, ranging from free exercise classes. Exercise is a great way to help release hormones, called the feel-good endorphins, they help the body cope with stress and pain. There are health and wellness programs, nutrition information, do-it-yourself videos, and all kinds of other subjects free to discover.
Bicycle share programs are available in many cities. Renting bikes while visiting some centers is reasonable. This is a good way to enjoy exercising while exploring.
If you happen on this page and are associated with, are part of an organization, or know of an organization that helps and supports others in some way, please contact us if you would like us to add the organization’s link to this resource page.
Institute of Reiki would like to thank all the people who are involved in providing services to others. You bring hope to many, are an inspiration, and make this world a better place.