Hotlines and Resources

Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest emergency room.

Otherwise, here are links to several resources that may be able to help if you are struggling with emotions or mental health.

 

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

Or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En Español 1-888-628-9454

 

National Crisis Text Line

Or text “HOME” to 741741

 

National Sexual Abuse Hotline

Or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

 

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Or call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

 

National Institute of Mental Health

The NIMH is a branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and has resources for finding a health care provider or treatments. They also have educational resources if your goal is to learn more.

Parent support

-Holcomb

-https://www.adolescenthealth.org/Resources/Clinical-Care-Resources/Mental-Health/Mental-Health-Resources-For-Parents-of-Adolescents.aspx

-CDC

-https://www.mhanational.org/helping-home-tips-parents

-https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk/parents-caregivers

-https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/mental-health/prevention-and-wellness-promotion/supporting-childrens-mental-health-tips-for-parents-and-educators

-https://dbh.dc.gov/service/parent-support-program

Teacher support

In school

-School Counselor

-Anxiety Clinic (specific)

-Mental Health Specialist

-Curriculums

            -Restorative Practices

            -Zones of Regulation

            -Social Skills and Me

            -Super Flex

            -Second Step

                        A holistic approach to building supportive communities for every child through social-emotional learning

-Intermediate Unit

            -Pennsylvania has IU’s for each county

Outside of school

-Holcomb

-Family Service of Chester county

-Support groups through Chester County Hospital

-Valley Creek Crisis

-Rockford

-Horsham Clinic

https://www.acs-teens.org/contact/

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education