Mental Health

One of the most important jobs as a high school counseling is ensuring that all students voices are heard. Please contact Mrs. Robbins if you need someone to talk to. The counseling office is a safe place for all students.

988 Suicide & Crisis 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 in the United States.The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

741741 Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment

Depression? What are the warning signs in a teenager?

Adolescent depression is increasing at an alarming rate. Recent surveys indicate that as many as one in five teens suffers from clinical depression. Depression can be difficult to diagnose in teens because adults may expect teens to act moody. Also, adolescents do not always understand or express their feelings very well. They may not be aware of the symptoms of depression and may not seek help.

These symptoms may indicate depression, particularly when they last for more than two weeks:

Poor performance in school
Withdrawal from friends and activities
Sadness and hopelessness
Lack of enthusiasm, energy or motivation
Anger and rage
Overreaction to criticism
Feelings of being unable to satisfy ideals
Poor self-esteem or guilt
Indecision, lack of concentration or forgetfulness
Restlessness and agitation
Changes in eating or sleeping patterns
Substance abuse
Problems with authority
Suicidal thoughts or actions

Please contact Mrs. Robbins if you feel like these symptoms are present in your son or daughter.

http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/depression-teens

Child Mind Institute

This is an excellent resource for parents and students. This is a recent blog in regards to adolescent suicide that could be helpful. This site also has LOTS of additional resources, so check it out!

Mental Health Agencies

An excellent resources has been created for teens in Newton County. Our Youth Mental Health Resources page with lots of places to help teenagers with ongoing struggles with their mental health.

Sycamore Springs

765-701-6090

3733 Rome Drive Lafayette, IN

Valley Oaks

(formely known as Wabash Valley)

(219) 866-4194

Location: 131 West Drexel Parkway Rensselaer, IN 47978

Franciscan Behavioral Health Center

1-800-STEP-ONE (783-7663)

Locations in Dyer, Hammond & Crown Point, IN

Regional Mental Health Center