Mental Health Resources

Helpful Mental Health Links for Students and Parents

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day to individuals experiencing a suicidal crisis.

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Crisis Text Line

The Crisis Text Line is a free text messaging resource offering 24/7 support to anyone in crisis.

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The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project offers crisis intervention and suicide prevention to LGBTQ youth through its hotline, chat feature, text feature, and online support center.

Contact information:

  • 866-488-7386 (24/7)

  • Text START to 678678. (Mon-Fri 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST/12 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST)

  • TrevorCHAT (instant messaging, available seven days a week 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST/12 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST)

  • https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

SAMHSA’s National Helpline (Substance Abuse)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) national helpline offers confidential treatment referrals in both English and Spanish to people experiencing mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or both.

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IMAlive

IMAlive is a virtual crisis center that offers volunteers who are trained in crisis intervention. The volunteers instant message with anyone who needs immediate support.

BetterHelp

The BetterHelp resource connects people with licensed, professional therapists online for a low fee. Therapy is available whenever needed.

7 Cups of Tea

7 Cups is an online resource that offers free and confidential text chat options with trained volunteers and online counselors.

ADAA Online Support Group

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s online support group is a safe, supportive site for individuals to share information and experiences.

Self-Injury Outreach and Support

Self-Injury Outreach and Support is an outreach organization offering various resources for those who self-injure, including strategies for day-to-day coping.

Self-Injury/Cutting: 1-800-366-8288 | selfinjury.com

THRIVE app

The Thrive app was created by the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. It assists parents in starting important conversations with their teens on various health and wellness issues.

Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide

This online resource helps parents and educators raise awareness about youth suicide through educational training programs. Resources are also listed on the site for teenagers who are having suicidal thoughts.

Jed Foundation

The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit organization that was founded to promote good mental health and prevent suicide in teens and young adults through prevention programs.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Resource

The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers guidance on mental health, including how to help prevent suicide.

Mayo Clinic

The Mayo Clinic’s guide offers information on how to support a loved one who’s dealing with depression. Symptoms and warning signs are explained as well as treatment options and local resources.

Teen Health

This online resource assists parents in determining whether their child’s behavior is a phase or an indication of something more serious.

Kelty Mental Health Resource Center

The Kelty Mental Health Resource Center offers parents and caregivers information and resources relating to mental health issues affecting young people.

To Write Love on Her Arms

To Write Love on Her Arms is a nonprofit that assists people dealing with addiction, depression, self-injury, and suicide by connecting them with hotlines, resources, and online communities.

Eating Disorders: 1-800-931-2237 | nationaleatingdisorders.org

Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 | childhelp.org/hotline/

Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 | rainn.org

Domestic/Relationship Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 | thehotline.org

Newton-Conover City Schools Family Resource Guide