Health and Safety Resources
We know how stressful life can be for anyone, particularly a high school student. If you or someone you know ever feel stressed out, depressed, or just need to talk, please seek out help from an adult. You don't have to go through this alone. All of the teachers, Mrs. Vega, Mr. Crowe, and Ms. Hope are here to support you - we will make time to hear you out and/or help you find the appropriate resources to feel better. Below are some additional outside resources you can access if you feel you need additional help.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, are in danger, or are feeling suicidal, call 911 immediately.
National Suicide Hotline: 800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
General Mental Health Resources
California Youth Crisis Hotline
800-843-5200
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.youthcrisisline.org
Crisis Call Center
800-273-8255 or text ANSWER to 839863
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://crisiscallcenter.org/crisisservices.html
National Institute of Mental Health Information Center
866-615-6464
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/site-info/contact-nimh.shtml
National Suicide Hotline
800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
800-442-HOPE (4673)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-TALK (8255)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
National Mental Health Association Hotline
800-273-TALK (8255)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
Thursday’s Child National Youth Advocacy Hotline
800-USA-KIDS (800-872-5437)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
Alcohol and Drugs
Al-Anon/Alateen
888-425-2666
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/index.php
The National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Information Center
800-784-6776
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.addictioncareoptions.com
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism
800-662-HELP (4357)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
Bullying and Cyberbullying
TeenLine
310-855-HOPE (4673) or text TEEN to 839863
800-TLC-TEEN (852-8336)
Open 6pm to 10pm Pacific Time, every night.
National Suicide Hotline
800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
800-442-HOPE (4673)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-TALK (8255)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Depression
Depression and Bipolar Support
800-273-TALK (8255)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
National Hopeline Network
800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
800-442-HOPE (4673)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
Suicide Prevention Services Depression Hotline
630-482-9696
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
Eating Disorders
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Eating Disorders
630-577-1330
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday
National Eating Disorders Association
800-931-2237
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Homelessness and Runaways
Boys Town National Hotline - serving all at-risk teens and children
800-448-3000
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.boystown.org/hotline
National Runaway Switchboard
800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
Rape, Sexual Violence, and Domestic Violence
Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline
800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
(866) 331-9474
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-SAFE (7233)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
National Center for Victims of Crime
800-FYI-CALL (394-2255)
Offers help to victims of violence
National Sexual Assault Hotline
800-FYI-CALL (394-2255)
Offers help to victims of violence
Peace Over Violence
800-656-3393
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.peaceoverviolence.org
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
800-656-HOPE (4673)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
Safe Horizon’s Rape, Sexual Assault & Incest Hotline
Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-HOPE (4673)
Crime Victims Hotline: 866-689-HELP (4357)
Rape, Sexual Assault & Incest Hotline: 212-227-3000
TDD phone number for all hotlines: 866-604-5350
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
Sexuality and Sexual Health
American Sexual Health Association
919-361-8488
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) INFO
800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
GLBT National Youth Talkline
800-246-PRIDE (7743)
4 p.m. to 12 a.m. EST, Monday to Friday
12 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Saturday
Planned Parenthood National Hotline
800-230-PLAN (7526) - for routing to local resources
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.plannedparenthood.org
Trans Lifeline
U.S.:(877) 565-8860
Canada: (877) 330-6366
This hotline is staffed by volunteers who are all trans identified and educated in the range of difficulties transgender people experience. Operators are generally available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
The Trevor Project
866-488-7386
Available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ teens (ages 13-24)
Earthquake Preparedness
Before
· Make a family disaster plan. FEMA offers a comprehensive earthquake safety checklist.
· Update contact numbers and medical information regularly for your family and yourself.
· Create an emergency supply kit. Keep supplies at home, work, and in your car.
· Prepare a week’s worth of emergency essentials. Remember, You’re On Your Own for 7 Days.
· Secure heavy objects with bolts and straps and take other measures to keep your belongings in place during an earthquake. This will reduce damages and injuries.
During
· Drop, cover, and hold on - Objects may fall in and around buildings so protect yourself from injury. Evacuate if necessary afterwards and stay alert for aftershocks.
After
· Help out and reach out - First responders may be delayed. Check on your neighbors, put your skills to use, and connect with loved ones. All LAUSD employees are Disaster Service Workers by California law so be prepared to stay at work or respond to work following an earthquake.
LAUSD Disaster Readiness Resources
· Achieve.lausd.net/emergencyservices Office of Emergency Services-District Operations
· Issp.lausd.net Integrated Safe School Plan for every District school
· Steps.lausd.net Emergency response training programs for employees
· Yoyo7.lausd.net You’re On Your Own for 7 Days preparedness campaign
· ParentEmergencyInformation.lausd.net How LAUSD schools prepare for emergencies
· ess.lausd.net Update employee contact information
Other Disaster Readiness Resources
· www.fema.gov/plan-prepare Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
· www.redcross.org American Red Cross
· www.earthquakecountry.org/ Earthquake Country Alliance
· www.shakeout.org/ ShakeOut