Your community is here for you. We are here for you.
Below are some resources available to you:
Listening Circles - a space to share, be witnessed, and connect facilitated by People Operations
Wednesday 9/16 from 3:00 - 4:00 Pacific Time
https://burningman.zoom.us/j/91765320421?pwd=NXFheEMvL1lVU0IwV1grU0Y1NXRrQT09
Meeting ID: 917 6532 0421
Password: 638024
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Find your local number: https://burningman.zoom.us/u/aeIXgE16oo
Compassion Circles - a communal place to express fond nostalgia alongside grief over not having and longing for Black Rock City this year facilitated by People Operations
Wednesday 8/26 from 3:00 - 4:00 Pacific Time
Wednesday 9/2 from 3:00 - 4:00 Pacific Time
Wednesday 9/9 from 3:00 - 4:00 Pacific Time
https://burningman.zoom.us/j/97503697993?pwd=Z0I2T3g3aFh1cTIxSUNGSStnYnltUT09
Meeting ID: 975 0369 7993
Password: 491647
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Find your local number: https://burningman.zoom.us/u/acU1KF3ogO
1:1 Listening Appointments - one-on-one bookable times with People Operations
To book a time use the google appointment calendar link here. For other times or questions, as always, please feel free to email people@burningman.org.
Peer Support Counseling and Coaching - an offer to receive counseling support and/or coaching from members of the Peer Support Counseling and Coaching team
For one-on-one appointments, please reach out to volunteerism@burningman.org to schedule time with counselors.
Employee/Staff Assistance Program (EAP) - a variety of free wellness, legal, and financial services through ACI Specialty Benefits which are available for all staff, which includes: employees, volunteers, and their families
Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week
Call toll free 800-932-0034
Text 858-224-2094
Email eapinfo@acispecialtybenefits.com
Website https://www.affinity-online.com/ - Username: brc, Password: aci
Disaster Distress Helpline - natural and human caused disaster geared crisis counselors through SAMHSA the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration
Call 800-985-5990
Text TalkWithUs to 66746
Email DDH@mhaofnyc.org (Webform available on the website below)
Website https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/contact-us
National Helpline - a resource tailored for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance abuse disorders through SAMHSA
Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week
Call 800-662-HELP (4357)
Website https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
National Suicide Prevention Liveline - a helpline dedicated to suicide prevention
Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week
Call 800-273-TALK (8255)
Website https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (Chat function available)
Burners Leveler Info - a peer to peer distribution tool for people in the Burning Man community being impacted financially and for people who feel like they can help out
Website https://burners.leveler.info/
Black Virtual Therapist Network - an online directory of licensed Black therapists through the Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM) Collective
Website https://www.beam.community/bvtn
Rafiki Coalition - workshops and support groups to help San Francisco’s Black and marginalized communities recognize and deal with personal trauma and social injustice
Website https://rafikicoalition.org/wellness-programs-services/
Call Ty Blair at 415-615-9945 ext. 129
Email tblair@rafikicoalition.org
BRC Aid - a volunteer organized mutual aid network for the workers of Black Rock City
Website https://www.brcaid.com/