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Celebrating 25 Years
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GET HELP NOW

You Are Not Alone

If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available now. The BPD Alliance provides clear steps and trusted resources to guide you to immediate support.

U.S. Crisis Support

Dial or Text 988

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
(24/7, confidential)

Or visit: http://988lifeline.org/

Europe Crisis Support

Dial or Text 112

European Emergency Services

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Validation, Primary Emotions and Radical Acceptance

Matt Costello

Sep 24, 2017

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