Here is a list of common drugs and their fact sheets. But first, start here: Understanding Addiction Alcohol Alcohol Drug Facts Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Vaping Devices Drug Facts CNS Depressants / Benzodiazepine / Non-Benzodiazepine / Barbiturates CNS Depressant Drug Facts Cocaine / Amphetamines Cocaine Drug Facts Methamphetamine Drug…
Abuse Florida Abuse HotlineTo report suspected abuse, neglect, abandonment of a child or vulnerable adult (elderly or special needs)Phone: 1-800-96-ABUSEFlorida Relay: 711TDD: 1-800-955-8771To report online: https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us Sexual Abuse Services National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) – Available 24/7Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network for survivor help1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Domestic Violence Services National Domestic Violence HotlineHotline: 1-800-799-7233Text LOVEIS…
The following is for informational purposes and is not intended to include complete or up-to-date information. If you are in need of services, please visit the agency’s website or call your local 211 for a list of services. Crisis Services Crisis Services – Maine – Action Planning for Crisis, Prevention, and Recovery Children’s Early Intervention…
The following is a list of book recommendations I often make to my counseling clients. Often, I will recommend a therapy book to a client; however, I am aware that having a book lying around the house can pose risks should the book be found by a partner. There are a few different options that…
The following is for informational purposes and is not intended to include complete or up-to-date information. If you are in need of services, please visit the agency’s website or call your local 211 for a list of services. Abuse Florida Abuse Hotline – Available 24/7To report suspected abuse, neglect, abandonment of a child or vulnerable…
Welcome to my new blog! As I considered where to start with my first post, I thought, why not start at the very beginning. So let’s talk about mental health. What is mental health? And what is mental illness? Myth: Mental illness is a sign of weakness. Fact: Let’s debunk this, because some of the…
Hi, and welcome to my home on the internet! My name is Michelle and I founded True Balance Counseling to help folks like you discover the road to healing. I am a licensed counselor in the State of Florida and have been since 2014. But I have been in the helping field since 1998 when…
I can’t believe that 2020 is almost here! It seems like the year just flew by so quickly. And now it is time to start thinking about our New Year’s Resolutions. The Holiday season officially began with Halloween, and well, it was non-stop activity that ended with New Year’s Eve. How many of us lose…
This morning, as I was pouring over all my pictures from 2019, I realized just how often I had been to my favorite beach, Anna Maria, and a new-to-me beach Schoodic Point in Maine. I know it sometimes sounds trite, but the beach really can be my happy place. My Happy Place The beach is,…
