Teen Crisis Hotlines: Text & Phone Support
Counselors are available 24/7 to answer questions, provide resources & support, and talk through difficult situations related to child abuse both witnessed and occurring.
*ADDITIONAL HOTLINES*
Boys Town (1-800-448-3000): Crisis, resource, and referral line that assists both teens and parents.
Covenant House Nineline (1-800-999-9999): Crisis Counselors are available to talk to homeless and at-risk individuals.
National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE)/ 1-800-787-3224
National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-HOPE)
SAMHSA Treatment Locator (1-800-662-4357): Provides information on local mental health services.
Teen Health & Wellness:
Real Questions & Real Answers
Username & Password are : shakerhigh (through BOCES website)
Provides middle and high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward, curricular and self-help support. Topics include diseases, drugs and alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide and bullying, green living, LGBTQ issues, and more
Calm Room Link: Videos, sounds and resources to help you relax and refocus
Mobile App: download popular teen hotlines to have access to right on your phone
Mindfulness & Wellness Phone Apps
FREE Mental Health Apps
Calm (calm.com): Guided meditation, sleep stories, breathing program, and relaxing music
Calm Harm (calmharm.co.uk): Helps users resist or manage the urge to self-harm.
Mindshift (anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt): Designed for young adults who struggle with anxiety.
Oak (oakmeditation.com): Meditation and breathing app.
Shine (the shineapp.com): A meditation app started by a black woman and half-Japanese woman who didn't see their experiences represented in mainstream wellness programs.
Ten Percent Happier (tenpercent.com): Library of 500+ guided meditations on anxiety, stress, and sleep, as well as videos, stories, and inspiration for listening on the go.
Miscellaneous Student Resources
Helpful video about a quick breathing exercise that can help your mind and body to relax and calm down.
Health Tips
Good-sleep-guide.pdf
Gratitude-Journal-Template-PDF-Download.pdf