PSafe & Caring Schools For Parents & Caregivers

National Resources

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. There is also a chat line available through the website.
1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Suicide Prevention Resource Center
SPRC has information for teachers on recognizing and responding to warning signs.
Text 741741 on your cell phone

Help Guide
Helpguide has information on the signs/symptoms and effects of teens depression, as well as information on how to talk to a depressed teen.

StopBullying.gov
StopBullying.gov provides information from government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.

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.

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers