Renee Meier

rmeier@astoria.k12.or.us

(971)470-0837

Text, Call or email

It is my privilege to support the ACOA community of students, parents and guardians. I am here for social emotional support, academic support, resources of all kinds and/or just to chat, visit and work out anything that weighs on your mind and heart or to help celebrate those joys and wins in life. My commitment to you... to offer a safe, equitable space for all.

• Youthline: Call 1(877)968-8491 • Text ‘teen2teen’ to 839863 • Chat www.oregonyouthline.org

• The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386: The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 (online chat available): The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741: Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.

• Self Abuse Finally Ends (S.A.F.E): Addresses individuals coping with non-suicidal self-injury, including locally-based information, support and therapy referrals.

• U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 (English and Spanish) (800) 787-3224 (TTY): They also have an online chat feature available. Operating around the clock, seven days a week, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Highly trained, experienced advocates offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information and referral services in over 170 languages.

• Youth Information: The National Runaway Safeline: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929): Provides advice and assistance to runaways, including resources, shelter, transportation, assistance in finding counseling, and transitioning back to home life. NRS frontline staff will also act as advocates and mediators if/as needed.

• The True Colors United: (212) 461-4401: The True Colors Fund is working to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, creating a world in which all young people can be their true selves.