Crisis Hotlines
In an emergency, call the police: 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Chat with someone anonymously:
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 or visit www.crisistextline.org
If you’re running away from home:
National Runaway Safeline 1-800-786-2929
Chat service available at www.1800runaway.org
LGBTQ+ Youth: Trevor Helpline 1-866-488-7386 or visit www.thetrevorproject.org
Quick Techniques
4-7-8 breathing technique or the Box Breathing Technique
Count to three slowly… “1, 2, 3”
Quickly dump all your thoughts onto a list
Try a Grounding Exercise
Apps
Try guided meditation to relax, sleep, or feel more energized with Insight Timer (most free content), Headspace, or Calm
Take on missions to improve your mood with Mood Mission
Make good habits fun with Happify
Move!
Studies show that moving, especially outside, improves your mood in the short- and long-term
Run
Walking
Yoga
Dancing
Express Yourself!
Listen to music
Talk to a friend
Find Help
As always your School Counselors and Social Workers are here to help in any way we can, you can contact us here or make an appointment.
Find a therapist or mental health community
Find individual or group therapy on Psychology Today, enter your location in the Find a Therapist search bar
Connect with an affordable therapist on Open Path Collective
Check out National mental health organizations like National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) and Mental Health America