Personal/Social Resources
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
There is hope...there is help
Crisis Assistance
If you know someone is in crisis now, seek help immediately.
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988
Call CenterPointe Crisis Response Line 402-475-6695
Text START to 741-741
Call 911
Go to Bryan West Emergency Department, 2300 S. 16th Street, Lincoln
Non-Emergency Resources
Mental Health Association of Nebraska Warm Line 402-975-2032
From Boys Town
Resources available:
Tips to Help with Tough Situations
Top Teen Questions
Get Help by calling, texting, or emailing Boys Town counselors
Raising kids is hard. Its OK to ask for advice.
Nebraska Family Helpline is a free, resource for parents with kids of all ages, who have any type of question regarding their child's behavior.
The choking game is a dangerous activity that older children and early adolescents sometimes play to get a brief high. They either choke each other or use a noose to choke themselves. After just a short time, children can pass out, which may lead to serious injury or even death from hanging or strangulation.
Norris School district resources
Norris has counselors available at each building, as well as a supports on the crisis team. If you have concerns about your child or another student, contact someone on the crisis team, counselor, or administrator at your respective building.
Jill Behrends: Elementary Counselor
Savannah Engle: Intermediate Counselor
Dani White: Middle School Counselor
Lori Ludwig: High School Counselor A to J
Kari Joel: High School Counselor K to Z
Brenda Tracy: District Crisis Team leader
Heidi Teahon: District School Psychologist
Rylan Mahoney: District School Psychologist