Crisis Services
ASERT does not offer crisis services through our Resource Center. If you or someone you love is experiencing mental health distress or thoughts of suicide please call or text 988 for support.
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What is Trauma?
Trauma may happen directly to people. An example of direct trauma is someone having an accident. If a person sees something happen to someone else it may cause trauma. An example of this is seeing someone have an accident.
Read moreWhat to Do if You Get Pulled Over
This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals know what to do if they get pulled over by the police.
Read moreWhat to do if your SSI benefits were cut off when you turned 18
When you turn 18, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews your case to see if you still meet the requirements to receive SSI. The rules change when you turn 18, and some people lose their benefits.
Read moreWhat to Know About Bank Accounts
Bank accounts help individuals save money and pay for goods and services. Having and managing a bank account is an important step to becoming more independent. This information sheet provides general tips and information about bank accounts.
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When I’m In The Low Zone: Social Story
This social story provides information about how to recognize when you are feeling down and recommendations about what you can do to feel better.
Read moreWhy Having Autism Might Make Social Events More Difficult
This resource provides information for individuals with autism about reasons why having autism can make attending social events a more difficult experience.
Read moreWhy is Resilience Important?
Project Reassure Direct Support Professionals. Resilience allows individuals to be flexible when something happens. They can think about what happened to them and learn to how to change, respond, and heal.
Read moreWorkplace Relationships
While you may be thinking that the only important part of a job is doing the job itself, the relationships you have with coworkers are also very important. You will likely spend a lot of time with coworkers, so understanding how to interact with them is a necessary skill to learn. Below are some questions and answers you may have about workplace relationships.
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