Resources for the reader
A short list of what helps. Free, whether or not you read the book.
If you need someone to talk to right now
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
- Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
- NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
- Samaritans UK and Ireland: 116 123
Other books worth reading
We will keep a small, rotating list of novels and nonfiction that pair well with Permanent Scars—books that respect complexity and refuse easy answers. Check back as the list grows.
- Curated titles forthcoming.
NAMI programs to know about
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers peer-led programs and help finding local support. These are a few entry points; details vary by region.
- NAMI HelpLine — information, resources, and support for individuals and families.
- Family-to-Family — education for family members of someone living with mental illness.
- Peer-led groups — structured spaces for people with lived experience and for loved ones.
Visit nami.org for current program information in your area.
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