The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Immediate assistance to those in suicidal crisis, connecting them to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider.
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
There is also a live chat available through the website.
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
Text 741741 on your cell phone
National Center for School Mental Health
Provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and families directly in schools and communities.
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Association that advocates for policies that ensure people who have mental health and substance use challenges have access to comprehensive, high quality services.
Text “Start My Quit” to 855-891-9989
The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth via call, text, and chat.
Half of Us
From mtvU and The Jed Foundation, Half of Us aims to decrease the stigma around mental health and encourage help-seeking among teens.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Information for teachers on recognizing and responding to warning signs.
StopBullying.gov
Information from government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.
Talk About Mental Health: For Educators
An overview of the educator’s role in recognizing mental health problems and helping students and families.
MACMH Mental Health Fact Sheets
Suggested instructional strategies and classroom accommodations for the most common mental health issues experienced by adolescent and pre-adolescent children, compiled by The Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health.
NASP Mental Health Resources & Podcast
Research, policy, and practice surrounding mental health and school-based mental health practices, compiled by The National Association of School Psychologists.
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