Mental Health Resources
Resources to help schools, workplaces, and parents/caregivers build resilience and support mental health. Includes emergency resources if you or someone you know is considering suicide or in crisis.
Schools
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)-
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The Back to School After COVID-19: Supporting Student and Staff Mental Health Toolkit (PDF | 4 MB)
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Behavioral Health Impacts During & After COVID-19: What to Expect and Ways to Prepare for the Return to In-Person Learning (PDF | 4 MB)
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National Academy of Sciences- Tools for Supporting Emotional Wellbeing in Children and Youth
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Resilience Research Centre's R2 Resilience-Building Intervention
Professional Development for Educators
Parents/Caregivers
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)- COVID-19 Parental Resource Kit: Ensuring Children and Young People’s Social, Emotional, and Mental Well-being
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Child Mind Institute: Supporting Families During COVID-19
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American Academy of Pediatrics- Mental Health During COVID-19: Signs Your Child May Need More Support
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National Academy of Sciences- Tools for Supporting Emotional Wellbeing in Children and Youth
Emergency Resources
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call 9-1-1. You can also reach out to the following resources for help.
Crisis Text Line. Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential support via text message 24/7 to those in crisis situations. Text HOME to 741741 for support.
The National Suicide Prevention Line. This hotline provides free, confidential support 24/7 to people in distress across the United States. Call 9-8-8 for support.
The SAMHSA Helpline. SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential information service that provides treatment and support referrals 24/7 to people facing mental illness and addictions. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for support.
The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project provides free, confidential support 24/7 to LGBTQ youth via a helpline, text and online instant messaging system. Call 1-866-488-7386 for support.
The Veterans Crisis Line. The Veterans Crisis line provides free, confidential support 24/7 to veterans, all service members and their family and friends in times of need. Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or text 838255 for support.