Resources
This DPS SEL (social-emotional learning) Hub serves as a space for the Durham Public Schools Community to connect and access resources to support the social emotional needs of all. embrace.dpsnc.net/
Sandy Ridge Elementary's co-located mental health service provider is Youth Extensions, Inc. Parents can make a direct referral for their child to receive therapy by calling _919-246-5664.
Website: http://youthextensionsinc.com/
Additional Supports and Resources
In case of an emergency call 911.
Durham Public Schools and Durham County Resources
See Something Say Something allows 6th-12th graders to report secure & anonymous safety concerns to help identify and intervene with at-risk individuals BEFORE they hurt themselves or others.
Carolina Outreach Behavioral Health Urgent Care 919-251-9009 provides care for immediate mental health needs, including medication bridges, safety assessments, and crisis counseling.
Freedom House 24/7 Mobile Crisis Team 1-866-275-9552 can come to students and staff homes or other locations and guide them safely through a mental health or substance abuse crisis.
El Futuro Durham 919-688-7101 provides culturally responsive mental health care for the Spanish speaking community.
Alliance Health 800-510-9132 provides 24-hour access to a licensed clinician who will assist you in finding the right kind of help. Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
Duke Child and Family Study Center Triage Line 919-385-3232 houses several different programs and clinics that specialize in a variety of mental health needs.
Center for Child & Family Health Teletherapy Referrals http://www.tinyurl.com/ccfhreferral specializes in the care of those experiencing childhood trauma.
Statewide and National Resources
US Committee for Refugee and Immigrants 919-334-0072 offers a wide range of services for the immigrant community.
Crisis Textline Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor 24/7.
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) 800-985-5990 provides 24/7 crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress.
Hope4NC 24/7 helpline 855-587-3463 to connect North Carolinians to mental health support
Hope4Healers 24/7 helpline 919-226-2002 for first responders, health care workers, and others on the front lines of COVID-19
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Just want to know more?
DPS Facebook Social Emotional Learning
Durham Food Resources
END Hunger Durham
Sheetz Food Program
No Kid Hungry NC
Text "FoodNC" to 877-877
Call toll-free 1.866.3Hungry
(1.866.348.6479)
or 1.877.8Hambre
Durham FEAST: FREE meals for kids aged 0-18 years, along with FREE shelf-stable ingredients and/or family-style casseroles for adults. We are at SRE on Mondays & Thursdays - check the link below: