Mental Health Awareness Resources

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National Parent Hotline

The National Parent Helpline® is here for you and is open to parents and caregivers of children and youth of all ages.

Phone: 1-855-4A PARENT (1-855-427-2736)

HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday through Friday 10:00 AM PST to 7:00 PM PST

A trained National Parent Helpline® Advocate is ready to:

For more information go to: https://www.nationalparenthelpline.org/what-we-do 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-TALK (8255)  or visit the website: 

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/ 

Online Mental Health Resources

Headspace 

Headspace is an excellent meditation app offering free access to its “Weathering the Storm” section, its workplace toolkit, guided meditations, and exercises for employers and employees.

Open to Hope 

Open to Hope includes helpful resources, including podcasts.

The Center for Complicated Grief, 

Columbia University is a public website for people wanting to learn about grief.  It also provides reading materials, assessments, and resources to those interested. 

COVID-19 Resource Center, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

Helping People With Intellectual Disabilities Cope With Loss

Autism Speaks: Grief and Bereavement Resources

Addressing Grief: Brief Facts and Tips, The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

COVID-19 Pandemic Resources, National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement

MANAGING STRESS: Tips for Coping with the Stress of COVID-19, Harvard University

COVID-19 Resources, American Clinical Social Work Association

Supporting Grieving Children & Teens during the COVID-19 Global Health Crisis

School & Community Toolkit

Responding to Change & Loss Toolkit, the National Alliance for Grieving Children

Navigating Children's Grief, Children’s Grief Education Association

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Each Mind Matters 

The Happier Blog: https://www.happier.com/blog/ 

Reduce Mental Health Stigma

Coping Strategies