THE ANTIDOTE FORMULA
pREVENTION + sUPPORT = rESULTS
OUR PROGRAMS
SUPPORT SERVICES
Our referral system is a global gathering of resources. The Antidote database will provide a vehicle for connecting mental health professionals, coaches, support groups and mentor programs with individuals and families who need help. These resources will grow as our training programs increase the number of informed professionals who stand ready to help. Contact us to be part of the solution.
EDUCATION
Our education programs utilize both in-person and web-based campaigns featuring former victims of psychological manipulation, as well as interviews with thought leaders working in this arena. Because the problem of psychological manipulation is deceptive in nature, our goal is to expose the common methods extremist leaders, groups and movements use to manipulate, recruit and control other people. The more these deceptive techniques are exposed the less effective they will be.
OUTREACH
We are building partnerships with “first responders”; school administrators, guidance counselors, mental health professionals, youth program leaders, camp counselors, managers of community centers, youth group leaders, police departments and community organizers. These partnerships will bring Antidote’s educational programming to key groups, increasing the possibilities for prevention and early intervention. Partner with us. Contact us to talk about how we can work together.
Antidote is the only nonprofit taking a public health approach to the issue of psychological manipulation, providing services that aid both prevention and recovery. Our vision is a society in which the seeds of dangerous manipulation have no fertile ground in which to grow.
PREVENTION
Successful prevention programs prohibit manipulative groups and movements from gaining traction among vulnerable populations.
DIALOGUE
Our programs start with listening. By developing and training volunteers to facilitate educational dialogue sessions with disconnected youth we will lower the vulnerability of those most at risk.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Utilizing the stories of “formers” (former members of religious cults, gangs, hate groups, etc.), Antidote will build a social media presence. We will bring credible voices into the places where those who are most at risk spend their online time. These programs will counteract those who recruit online.
COLLABORATION
We are developing and offering training modules to those who work most closely with disconnected youth. This will increase their awareness of how tactics of dangerous manipulation are used to recruit and control at risk youth. This knowledge increases opportunities for early intervention.
SUPPORT
For those who realize they want out of a psychologically controlling group, our programs provide the support and services they, and their loved ones, desperately need.
TRIAGE HOTLINE
We are building a database of mental health professionals, mentors, coaches and others who are properly trained to help those wishing to leave and rebuild their lives, after being affected by psychological manipulation. Those who need these kinds of services can contact us for assistance in finding the help they need.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
We are developing continuing education programs. These curriculum prepare mental health professionals, mentors, coaches and formers with the specialized understanding they need to provide more informed services to those who contact us for assistance. While there are some outstanding professionals who are currently providing these services, these programs increase the pool of people who can offer effective help.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Support groups are helpful for those leaving controlling groups. They can be advantageous for family members as well. These groups offer a safe place to express feelings, get helpful information and often most importantly, they offer a way to not feel alone.