ENM & Polyamory Resources

Resources for people navigating ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, relationship agreements, communication, and connection — plus LGBTQIA+ community support and mental health resources.

ENM & Polyamory Resources

Whether you're new to ethical non-monogamy or years into navigating polyamory, the resources below are a starting point — not a substitute for therapy, and not a one-size-fits-all answer. Take what's useful, leave what isn't.

These resources are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute a therapeutic relationship, clinical recommendation, or endorsement. If you are in crisis, please reach out to a crisis line or emergency services immediately.

If you or someone you love is in crisis, these services are available 24/7.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988

Available to anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Free, confidential, available 24/7.

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741

Free, 24/7 text-based crisis support. Available to anyone in the US.

Solari Arizona Statewide Crisis Line
1-844-534-4673

Arizona's statewide crisis line — call, text, or chat for support 24/7.

Crisis Response Network (Maricopa County)
480-784-1500

24/7 crisis support and mobile crisis teams serving Maricopa County.

Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860

Peer support by and for trans people. Operated by trans staff.

The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386 · Text START to 678-678 · thetrevorproject.org

Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 · Text START to 88788

Confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic violence or abuse.

Emergency Services
Call 911

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.

If you're looking for an ENM-affirming therapist and I'm not the right fit — whether that's location, availability, or something else — here are colleagues I trust and recommend.

These are books I recommend regularly in my practice. Links go to Bookshop.org, which supports independent bookstores.

On Relationships and Attachment

On Sex and Intimacy

On Ethical Non-Monogamy

On Identity

On Personal Growth

This list is a starting point, not a complete picture. If you're looking for something specific and can't find it here, reach out. I'm happy to point you in the right direction.

— Kerstyn