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Social Emotional Resources

KEEPING YOUR CHILD SAFE IN A DIGITAL WORLD

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

SUICIDE, SELF HARM, AND ABUSE: INTERVENTION & PREVENTION

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young peopleaged 15 to 24.

 
The Crisis Text Line will respond 24/7/365.  They will help get you through it: If you need help, text LISTEN to 741741.  Or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Also available 24x7.
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and question (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.  If you are thinking about suicide or are feeling alone and need someone to talk to, please call the Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386 for immediate help.  It's free, confidential, and available 24/7.
A statewide, toll-free, 24 hour, confidential Hotline available to teens and young adults ages 12-24 and/or any adults supporting youth.  If you or someone you know is in crisis, don't hesitate to call 1-800-843-5200.
TEEN LINE- 1-310-855-HOPE(4673); or Text "TEEN to 839863
TEEN LINE is a confidential telephone helpline for teenage callers.  It operates every evening from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm PST and is toll-free from anywhere in California.  If you have a problem (i.e. abuse, AIDS, alcoholism, depression, divorce, drugs, gangs, homelessness, pregnancy, sexuality, violence, suicide) or just want to talk with another teen who understands, then this is the right place for you!
1-888-281-3000 (24 Hour Support Line) or 1-800-273-8255 (24 Hour Suicide Crisis Line)
Dedicated, extensively trained volunteers are available to parents, grandparents raising grandkids, and other caregivers who may be in crisis, seeking information or resources for their family, or just need someone to listen and provide encouragement when it's most needed. 
TO REPORT KNOWN OR SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE CALL:
Toll Free- 1-800-323-7711 or Local Calls- (530) 527-1911
The Child Abuse Hotline is available 24 hours a day, every day to receive reports and investigate suspected child abuse.  Community members have an important role in protecting children from abuse and neglect.  If you suspect that a child you know is being abused, neglected, or exploited (or you are the child living under these conditions) you can make a referral by calling one of the above numbers. 
 

STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS

KidsHealth.org   KidsHealth provides families with perspective, advice, and comfort about a wide range of physical, emotional, and behavioral issues that affect children and teens.
 
 
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