By parents, for parents: A growing collection of clearly written guidebooks that demystify apps, services and platforms popular with kids and teens.
Here are some family conversation starters that help you talk with your children and teens and grow your relationships. Talk About It Cards help you share each person’s experiences, feelings, and beliefs so families can get to know each other better!
Family dinners are important. Research shows that kids in families that frequently eat together tend to get better grades and are less likely to use alcohol, drugs and tobacco. This Family Dinner Toolkit can help you make the time parents and kids spend together count!
If you know someone whom is in danger--being harmed by another person, harming themselves, or at risk for harming someone else please contact 911. Below is a list of resources you can call for additional information:
National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Both toll-free, 24-hour, confidential hotlines which connect you to a trained counselor at the nearest suicide crisis center.
The Web site for this 24-hour, confidential hotline offers details about how to call if you need help, how to identify suicide warning signs, and information for veterans experiencing mental distress.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Visit www://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call 1-800-273-8255.
List of International Suicide Hotlines: Visit www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html
Crisis Text Line: Visit www.crisistextline.org, or text HOME to 741-741.
National Hopeline Network: Call 1-800-784-2433.
National Safe Place: Visit www.nationalsafeplace.org or text 44357.
List of International Suicide Hotlines: Visit www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html