Helping Homies

What is it?

Helping Homies is an interactive self-support guide that routes what you’re feeling to concrete, step-by-step tools. It pairs a quick check-in with evidence-based skills (CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness) and easy journaling/reflection to turn small wins into ongoing progress.

What it’s not

This is not medical or clinical care. It’s a self-help reference to support healthy habits between sessions or when professional help isn’t immediately available.

How to use the Emotional Help Tool

Three quick steps to get the right tool for right now.

1) Check in

Choose what fits: Emotional Pain/Stress, Anxiety/Fear, Craving/Urge, Disconnection/Isolation, or Stuck/Low Motivation. If safety is a concern, jump to the Safety Plan immediately.

2) Do one tool

We’ll suggest 1–2 best-fit tools (e.g., RAIN, Self-Compassion, TIPP, 4-7-8, Urge Surfing, HALT, Behavioral Activation). Follow the steps; most take 3–10 minutes.

3) Reflect

Note what helped and pick a small next step. Reflection turns short relief into lasting change.

Chatbot help

Use the AI chat widget (bottom-right) to describe how you feel. It will ask one clarifying question, recommend a tool, guide you through it, then check in on how it went.

What’s inside

Stress & Emotions: Self-Compassion Break, RAIN, CBT Thought Record
Anxiety/Fear: DBT TIPP, 4-7-8 Breathing, Safe Place Visualization
Cravings: Urge Surfing, HALT Check, Stimulus Control
Connection: Reach Out Protocol, Journaling Prompts, Mindful Walking
Motivation: Behavioral Activation, SMART Goal, Future-Self
Integration: Daily Reflection, Mood Tracking, Weekly Review

Important

This resource does not diagnose, treat, or replace professional care. If you are at risk of harm or feel unsafe, use your Safety Plan and contact local emergency services. U.S.: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Canada: 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline.

Privacy: Avoid sharing confidential or identifying information in chat. For clinical questions, talk with a licensed professional.