Bethany Odom

**NEW** 988 Prevention Lifeline

*New* The National Suicide Prevention Line

https://www.esc14.net/page/t4si_parentsuicidepreventionresources

 The once 11 digit number is now shortened to three digits 9-8-8. When people call or text #988 they will be connected to trained counselors with the lifeline network.

In 2020, Congress designated the new 988 dialing code to operate through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's network (1-800-273-8255) of over 200 locally operated and funded crisis centers across the country.

As 988 rolls out across the country, it is vital that the unique needs of children, youth, and young adults are considered to ensure that crisis response services are not traumatizing for children, services are age and developmentally appropriate, and services stabilize the situation to keep children in their homes with their families.

*In cases of suspected evidence of child abuse, physical or mental, you can call:

~CPS Hotline: (800) 252-5400

~CPS Reporting Website: www.txabusehotline.org

~CPS (local): (254) 629-8229

Grief/Trauma Website-https://sites.google.com/esc14.net/safeandeffectiveschoolservices/trauma-and-grief-resources?authuser=0 

Parenting classes and help when times get tough:

• Use Open Door in Cisco-https://www.supportopendoor.org/ 

  • Currently, The Open Door offers a variety of classes both spiritual and non-Biblical based for individuals, couples and groups of parents. These classes include: GED, finances, parenting, single parenting, pregnancy, healthy relationships, and mental/emotional health. We provide pregnancy testing and limited sonograms for all women. We also offer counseling for abortion vulnerable mothers.   

  • Children and teens can take classes including anger management, leadership and financial planning.

  • Anyone who takes a class at The Open Door receives coupons to spend in our Children’s Boutique. All of our clients receive monthly assistance of diapers and clothing for their children.

  • Currently, we are considering adding ESL classes, Mom’s club, and Mom/Tot classes. However, we want to tailor our offerings to meet the needs of students.

• Domestic Violence and Crisis needs?-https://www.eastlandcrisis.org/