If you or someone you love is experiencing Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) or want to learn more about it, here are some recommended resources:
Beauty After Bruises:
An organization dedicated to providing survivors of childhood trauma with access to, and funding for, therapeutic and inpatient care; while creating professional and public awareness for Complex PTSD.
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation:
A professional association whose main goal is education and furthered research. They provide an extensive database of therapists and resources for survivors while hosting seminars and trainings for therapists.
Sidran Institute:
An education and advocacy group that provides information and support to survivors, loved ones, professionals, and the general public.
For survivors of rape and sexual trauma:
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network):
The nation’s largest anti–sexual violence organization.
National Sexual Assault Hotline:
1-800-656-HOPE
For those struggling with addiction and/or mental health issues:
TWLOHA (To Write Love on Her Arms):
Non-profit dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255
Recovery Dharma:
A Buddhist-based program of recovery from addiction.
SMART Recovery:
Science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery program
Young People in Recovery:
Non-profit that provides life skills and peer support for young people in recovery from addiction.