Resources

FAFSA, student loan, and scholarship information is under the "Scholarships" tab.

Community Resources (includes mental health, counseling, family services, and substance abuse resources)

Supporting Mental Health In Iowa's Schools- a resource from Iowa Area Education Agencies (AEA's)

Resources For Mental Health, Personal Challenges, and Support

• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988

• Teen Line  offers resources and peer support for students who could use help from addiction, rape, abuse, suicidal thoughts, or relationship conflict.  They can be contacted through their website, text, email, or phone calls.

• Your Life Iowa Suicide and Bullying Prevention  1-855-581-8111 or text "Talk" to 85511 

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to look up the nearest call center serving an impacted area, or dial 1-800-273-TALK [8255]

• National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)

• Suicide Crisis Line- 1-800-784-2433

• "A Friend Asks" App- for information, tools, and resources if a friend may be contemplating suicide

• Suicide Prevention Resource Center

• Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)

• Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide offers resources for parents, educators, and teens

• Child Mind Institute has resources on many topics, as well as what adults would tell their younger selves about coping with mental health and challenging experiences #MyYoungerSelf

• The Jason Foundation- resources on facts related to suicide, warning signs, and resources if you or someone you know is considering suicide

• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has resources for those with mental illness and substance use. 

• Cornell University Self-Injury and Recovery resources has resources for people who self harm as well as family and friends

• To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA) has help and resources for those experiencing depression, self harm, suicide, and addiction.

• The Trevor Project offers many resources for LGBTQ youth.  You can also call the Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386

• Iowa Safe Schools offers resources to LGBTQ+ and their allies, including opportunities to connect with one another and support each other in an out of school

• GLSEN works for support and inclusion of LGBTQ+ youth and their allies

• Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa (EDCI) offers connections, support groups, and resources related to disordered eating

Mindfulness

• 22 Mindfulness Exercises, Techniques & Activities for Adults

• 5 Simple Mindfulness Practices for Daily Life

• Meditation and Mindfulness Exercises

• There are also many more resources and apps available, including youtube videos if you search "guided imagery" or "mindfulness"

Virtual Calming Rooms

• CNUSD Virtual Calming Room

• O'Neill Middle School Virtual Relaxation Room

• ArtSpace Virtual Relaxation Room

• Winona Area Public Schools Virtual Calming Space (click on pictures for drop down menus with more activities)

• PVSD Virtual Relaxing Room

• Grundy Center School Counselor Virtual Relaxation Space

• Pomona Unified School District Virtual Calming Room

Vaping & Smoking Cessation

• IDPH E-cigarettes and Vaping: Resources for Schools

• My Life My Quit cessation resources for teens

• Quitline Iowa (for 18 years of age and older)

Bullying Information

• StopBullying.gov

Resources For Parents

• • Child Mind Institute- resources for mental health and difficult experiences children may face

  • National Online Safety- resources for adults to make sure kids/teens are using technology apps and sites safely

  • Growing Up Safe Online e-book

  • Discovery Education Homework Help

  • American School Counselor Association "Helping Kids During Crisis"

  • Raising Caring Children tips