Podcast
The Cult Next Door Podcast
First-hand accounts of a doomsday cult that consumed the lives of its members.
Co-hosted by Ashleigh Teeter and Mattie Lasiter.
Resources
A few good places to turn
For listening, learning, and finding support, between sessions and beyond.
Listen and learn
Launching soon
Religious Trauma Center
An online hub, now in development, for people recovering from controlling religious environments and cult-like experiences, with educational articles, recovery tools, and expert perspectives. Sign up for the newsletter to hear when it launches.
Emergency services
If you need help right now
Freebird Counseling & Wellness isn’t able to provide emergency or crisis services. If you’re in crisis, please reach out to one of these free, confidential resources. You matter, and help is available any time.
In immediate danger? Call 911
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis.
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Crisis Text Line
Text with a trained crisis counselor, 24/7. Text HOME to 741741.
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The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.
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Trans Lifeline
Peer support run by and for trans people. Call 1-877-565-8860.
Ready when you are
Start with a free 30-minute video call. No pressure, just a chance to ask questions and see if we’re a good fit.