Doctors For Dancers

  • Website: https://www.doctorsfordancers.com
  • Phone: +1 (818) 918-1832
  • Description: Connects dancers with specialized healthcare providers for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. Doctors for Dancers bridges the gap between the dance community and specialized care to ensure dancers’ unique health needs are met.

Harkness Center for Dance Injuries (NYU Langone Health)

PAMA (Performing Arts Medicine Association)

  • Website: https://www.artsmed.org
  • Phone: +1 (866) 379-1433
  • Description: Provides education, research, and clinical resources for healthcare professionals and artists to ensure the health of performing artists.

Healthy Dancer Canada

  • Website: https://www.healthydancercanada.org
  • Phone: +1 (647) 915-9271
  • Description: Promotes health and wellness for dancers through education, injury prevention resources, and professional support.

Dance/USA Task Force on Dancer Health

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Performing Arts Special Interest Group

  • Website: https://www.aptaperformingarts.org
  • Phone: +1 (800) 999-2782
  • Description: Specializes in physical therapy for performing artists, offering resources and professional care focused on injury recovery and prevention.

The Dancer’s Resource (The Actors Fund)

International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS)

  • Website: https://www.iadms.org
  • Phone: +1 (414) 918-9818
  • Description: Offers research, resources, and education on dance medicine, injury prevention, and science for dancers and healthcare professionals.

One Dance UK – Healthier Dancer Programme

The National Dance Education Organization (NDEO)

  • Website: https://www.ndeo.org
  • Phone: +1 (301) 585-2880
  • Description: Provides dance educators and students with resources on dance pedagogy, career development, and continuing education opportunities.

Mental Wellness and Crisis Hotline Numbers:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA)

  • Phone: 988 (call or text)
  • Website: https://988lifeline.org
  • Description: Offers free, confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources.

Crisis Text Line (USA)

  • Text: Text HOME to 741741
  • Website: https://www.crisistextline.org
  • Description: Provides free, 24/7 text-based support for people in crisis. Trained crisis counselors help with issues such as anxiety, depression, and more.

SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth Support)

  • Phone: +1 (866) 488-7386
  • Text: Text START to 678-678
  • Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org
  • Description: Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth, available via phone, text, or chat.

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline

  • Phone: +1 (800) 931-2237
  • Website: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
  • Description: Offers support, resources, and information about eating disorders. Provides a helpline and chat service for individuals seeking help.

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

  • Phone: +1 (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
  • Website: https://www.rainn.org
  • Description: The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization provides confidential support and resources for survivors of sexual assault.

Veterans Crisis Line

  • Phone: 988, then press 1
  • Text: Text 838255
  • Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
  • Description: A confidential hotline for veterans, their families, and friends. It provides immediate crisis support and resources.

Trans Lifeline

  • Phone: +1 (877) 565-8860 (USA) / +1 (877) 330-6366 (Canada)
  • Website: https://www.translifeline.org
  • Description: A peer support and crisis hotline offering support to transgender individuals in crisis, run by and for the trans community.

International Mental Health Support (Worldwide Crisis Hotlines)

  • Website: https://www.befrienders.org
  • Description: Connects individuals to international crisis helplines, offering mental health support in various countries worldwide.

SANEline (UK Mental Health Helpline)

  • Phone: +44 (0) 300 304 7000
  • Website: https://www.sane.org.uk
  • Description: Provides emotional support and information for people affected by mental health problems in the UK.

 

Disclaimer

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If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs immediate assistance, please contact the appropriate emergency services or crisis hotline in your area.

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