Resources

Note: This is not a comprehensive list of resources on all topics relevant to our teens. Instead, it is a starting place to seek support about frequently addressed topics. Reach out to the School Counseling Department for more information.

Help Lines

If you are a victim of violence in immediate danger or need emergency assistance, dial 911
National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-237-8255
True North Wellness Crisis Intervention: 717-632-4900
Wellspan Crisis Intervention: 717-851-5320 or 1-800-673-2496
Crisis Textline: Text "PA" to 741-741
Safe2Say: 1-800-273-8255 ; safe2saypa.org
TEEN Hopeline: 877-YOUTHLINE
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
National Eating Disorders Association Information and Referral Helpline: 1-800-931-2237
YWCA Victims of Violence Helpline: 717-846-5400
Teen Health Questions: 888-711-TEEN
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
AIDS Hotline 800-662-6080
Alcoholics Anonymous 717-854-4617
Al Anon For Teens 717-764-4132
Big Brothers Big Sisters 717-843-0051
Child Find 800-426-5678
ChildLine 1-800-932-0313
Children & Youth Services 717-846-8496
Cocaine Hotline 1-800-262-2463 (1-800-COCAINE)
Family Services 717-845-6624
Mason-Dixon Community Services 717-456-5559
Southern Community Services 717-227-0333

Anxiety & Depression

Anxiety and Depression Association of America: https://adaa.org/
The Child Mind Institute: Anxiety https://childmind.org/topics/anxiety/
School Refusal Tips: https://adaa.org/sites/default/files/downloads/School%20Refusal%20English.pdf

Changing Families

Positive Parenting Through Divorce : https://www.divorcenet.com/states/nationwide/parenting-art
Kids First Resources: https://www.kidsfirstiowa.org/additional-resources/resources-parents
Teen's Guide to Divorce: http://www.cameronlawpllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/teenguide.pdf
My Family is Changing Workbook: http://www.socialworkerstoolbox.com/my-familys-changing-activity-book-for-teens/

Grief and Loss

Olivia's House: http://www.oliviashouse.org/index.asp

Located in York, PA, Olivia's House is an organization committed to supporting grieving children. Its purpose is to facilitate healing through grief and loss education. No one experiences grief in the same way. Olivia's House offers no-cost educational programs. The programs provide support to parents, as well as a safe environment where families can share their experiences as they learn to cope with the death of a loved one.

Camp Mend A Heart: Call 717-391-2413 or 800-924-7610

This is a one-day family camp for children and teen ages 6-18 and adults who are coping with the death of a loved one. It will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the Penn Grove Retreat Center in Hanover, PA

Coalition to Support Grieving Students: http://grievingstudents.scholastic.com/

The Dougy Center: http://www.dougy.org/

The Child Mind Institute: Helping Children with Grief https://childmind.org/article/helping-children-deal-grief/

Internet & Social Media Saftey

On Guard: FTC Parent Resource https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0002-parents
Parent Guides to Social Media Platforms: https://www.connectsafely.org/parentguides/
Teen's Guide to posting on Social Media: https://cyberbullying.org/smart-social-networking.pdf

LGBTQIA+

GLADD's Resource List: https://www.glaad.org/resourcelist
The Trevor Project Resources: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/
CDC's Resource Page: https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth-resources.htm
American Psychological Association : https://www.apa.org/topics/lgbtq/sexual-orientation

Marijuana and Other Drug Use

Awkward Conversations: A short film collection and talking points for how to have awkward conversations with your kids about hard topics like drug use (Featuring Jodi Sweetin from Full House) . https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDn1QgvqYL4Tf6oq3XYkLQP27eidC4L3u
Marijuana Drug Free Talking Kit: https://drugfree.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Marijuana_Talk_Kit.pdf

The Talk Kit provides parents with information on how to meaningfully discuss marijuana with their children. The increased prevalence of medical and legalized marijuana, in addition to the normalization of marijuana in pop culture, can make it difficult for parents to talk about marijuana with their children. 41 percent of marijuana users report initiating use before the age of 15, making early parental involvement especially important.