Buckeye Family Resources

Resources and information to support Buckeye students and their families within our schools and in our community

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Beginning on July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ((1-800-273-8255) transitioned to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Ohioans who are experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis, and their family members, are able to call, chat, or text the 988 number in order to reach a trained counselor who can offer help and support.

Ohio 988 Fact Sheet
Ohio 988 FAQ
When to Call 911/When to Call 988
In the event of a counseling emergency, you can also call The Crisis Center at (330) 725-9195. Additional information can be found at http://www.medinamentalhealth.com/Crisis_Intervention.html
Tweet the Lifeline: Twitter - @800273TALK or text HOME to 741741
In the event of an Immediate crisis please call 911

Internet Safety

HERE is an excellent website that provides a lot of resources regarding internet safety including social media, cyberbullying, grooming, online gaming, etc. to help keep kids and teens safe online.

Here is a website you can use to put parental safety controls on any device in your home.

HERE is a Consumer Report Article "How to Use Parent Controls on a Smart Phone"

HERE is a presentation for parents created by Scott Dressler from the Richfield Police Department with information on Social Media and Cyberbullying.

Parenting Tips & Resources

General parenting resources and information can be found here. Including topics like staying safe with technology and parenting resources.

Helping Your Child Open Up

HERE is a helpful article about how to help a child open up about how things are going at school.

HERE is an article about Love and Logic principles and how to engage your child

HERE Is Tech Hurting Your Kids? Discover Smart Ways to Set Limits

HERE are various ways to engage your child's brain through play (birth to age 17)

Research demonstrates that students who receive support for social and emotional learning in schools do better academically, socially, and behaviorally. Social-emotional learning has also been shown to positively impact economic mobility and mental health outcomes. Developing these skills in our students is an important part of meeting the needs of the whole child.

Click here to learn more about Ohio's K-12 Social and Emotional Learning Standards