Community Resources
Bliss Therapy Co. believes in uplifting organizations that share our values of inclusion, community care, and mental health. Below are some local and national resources that you may utilize anytime. Reach out with suggestions if you know of any valuable organizations you wish to see added to this list!
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ASDAH is an organization that partners with clinicians, educators, and activists to dismantle weight-centric health policies and practices and advocate against size discrimination. ASDAH introduced the Health at Every Size (HAES) principles, a weight-inclusive framework for health and wellbeing.
Bliss Therapy Co. is a proud sponsor of ASDAH, and Aspen’s profile can be found on the Health at Every Size ASDAH directory here.
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AzCA is Arizona’s state branch of the American Counseling Association (ACA). Working in conjunction with ACA, AzCA promotes the development of individual counselors and provides up-to-date information to the counseling community, helping the counseling community to improve the lives of Arizona citizens.
Bliss Therapy Co. is a proud member of AzCA, and Aspen Turney serves as a Board Member for the organization.
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Gamers Guild is a local community third space intentionally and thoughtfully designed to be size inclusive, neurodivergent-friendly, and safe for women and LGBTQ+ folks.
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MHMAZ is a coalition of local mental health volunteers and professionals aiming to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and increase access to resources for those facing mental health issues. MHMAZ hosts an annual conference that is free and open for all Arizona citizens to attend.
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The Nice Package Program is an education and STI/HIV prevention initiative that provides free condoms and/or dental dams mailed straight to your door in discrete packaging anywhere in Arizona.
Note: Bliss Therapy Co. also offers free sexual health prevention products in office, accessible for all clients, supported by the Nice Package Program.
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Phoenix Pride was created to serve as an educational and social resource for Arizona’s LGBTQ+ population. Phoenix Pride hosts community events and festivals and builds community partnerships with safe and affirming mental and sexual healthcare resources in the Phoenix area.
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Prisma Community Care offers inclusive, affordable, affirming sexual health and wellness care, including STI testing, HIV healthcare services, PrEP prescriptions, and gender-affirming care. They also offer free STI/HVI prevention resources through the Nice Package Initiative.
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Project Heal is a national nonprofit organization aiming to reduce barriers to eating disorder treatment. They offer free virtual support groups and several other resources for people currently or previously impacted by an eating disorder, as well as their loved ones.
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RAINN is a national anti-sexual violence nonprofit organization. They provide 24/7 crisis support, prevention education, and public policy advocacy for survivors of sexual violence.
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988 is a suicide and crisis phone line available across the United States.
If you are experiencing a crisis, call 988.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
