For immediate assistance during a mental health crisis, call or text the 24-hour Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or go to a nearby emergency room.
Navigating a mental health or healthcare crisis can be overwhelming for individuals and families.
At Solidora, we understand the importance of a support system that addresses your unique needs with compassion and respect. Our holistic approach empowers you to create a personalized care team, ensuring you receive comprehensive support during challenging times.
We assist people by offering solutions to help them advocate, build support teams, explore options, and find ways that work to move forward.
We don’t provide direct mental health support and are not a healthcare provider; we always suggest that people follow the recommendations of their doctors, therapists, and healthcare providers as a crucial part of their support team.
Why a Personalized Support Team Matters
Mutual accountability and support are essential for healing and growth.
A well-structured support team provides:
- Empowerment Through Shared Responsibility: Balancing freedom with guidance helps you make informed decisions without feeling overwhelmed.
- Compassionate Care: Having trusted individuals who genuinely care fosters a sense of security and understanding.
- Holistic Support: Addressing mental, emotional, physical, and social aspects ensures comprehensive well-being.
Steps to Building Your Support Team
1. Identify Your Support Network
Reflect on individuals who:
- Believe in Your Potential: Those who encourage and motivate you.
- Respect Your Autonomy: Supporters who offer guidance without imposing.
- Can Advocate on Your Behalf: Individuals able to liaise with healthcare providers, educators, or employers when necessary.
- Provide Emotional Safety: People with whom you feel comfortable sharing your feelings.
Potential members might include:
- Family and Close Friends: Loved ones who offer unwavering support.
- Healthcare Professionals: Therapists, counselors, or social workers providing professional guidance.
- Community Members: Neighbors, mentors, or spiritual leaders invested in your well-being.
2. Establish Your Support Structure
Collaborate with your identified supporters to:
- Define Roles and Expectations: Clearly outline how each person can assist you.
- Set Communication Preferences: Determine the best ways to stay in touch, whether through regular meetings, calls, or messages.
- Develop a Crisis Plan: Establish steps to take and contacts to reach out to during emergencies.
3. Create an Accountability Plan
Balance independence with support by:
- Setting Achievable Goals: Break down objectives into manageable steps.
- Regularly Reviewing Progress: Assess and adjust plans as needed with your team.
- Encouraging Open Dialogue: Maintain honest communication about what’s working and what isn’t.
Solidora’s Commitment to You
At Solidora, we offer services designed to support you and your family:
- Prolonged Crisis Support: Assistance during times of prolonged crisis, such as mental health treatments, cancer, and other situations that require balancing short and long-term needs can be complex to plan and navigate; we can help.
- Family Support Programs: Resources and strategies to strengthen family dynamics, affirm identities, shift away from harmful behaviors, and more comfortably navigate challenging situations and conflicts.
- Holistic Care Approaches: Emphasizing comprehensive well-being by helping people to develop a well-rounded perspective on their individualized support needs.
Take the First Step
Building a support team is a collaborative and evolving process.
Solidora is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you have the resources and connections needed to thrive.
Together, we can create a support system tailored to your needs, fostering resilience and hope for the future.