Hello SLMS students:  On this page I am listing resources for students to access. I will continue to add and update these resources. Please feel free to email me with any questions or comments at coopera@slsd.org. 

For a short introduction video from Mrs. Cooper for students please click here.

Student Devices K-12:

If any student has issues with their laptop, they should place a  help desk ticket by emailing helpdesk@slsd.org.

Resources for Middle School Students:

• If you are feeling Sad or Depressed and you are thinking about hurting yourself or just need to talk to someone, please reach out to the Suicide Prevention Helpline 24/7 at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

• Article on How to Talk about Mental Health Issues

• Article on How to Talk to Your Parents about Getting You Help 

• Article on How to Support a Friend With Mental Health Challenges

• Wellcast Videos on Youtube (5 min. or less:)

  • Stress Management 

  • Automatic Thoughts (combating negative thinking)

  • The Gratitude Experiment (Elevating your happiness)

  • 3 Ways to boost your self-esteem

  • 5 Tricks to overcoming your fears

  • How pets improve your mood

• Other short youtube videos:

  • A to Z of coping strategies

  • Breathing Exercises to help reduce Stress

  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation Activity

  • Take 5 Breathing: A Breathing Exercise for Kids

  • Mindful Activity - Special Place Imagery Meditation

  • Mindful Breathing - Balloon Breath

  • Mindful Breating - Power Breath

  • Mindful Activity - Washing Machine

• Activities and information to Access:

  • Become Mindful of Your World Rather Than Your Anxious Thoughts from Betweensessions.com

  • School Shelf - Screen Time Survey

  • School Shelf - Dealing with Stress

  • School Shelf - Staying Well: Take Care of your Body

  •  School Shelf - Be Positive 

  • Action for Happiness - International Day of Happiness - Keep Calm, Stay Wise, Be Kind

• Websites for Students to Access

  • Teen Central- Anonymous website for teens. Hear others' stories, tell your story and get feedback from professionals who can help.

Hotlines and Support Groups

Please use the hotlines and numbers below if you are in crisis, know someone in crisis or need information.

Child Abuse (24/7) - 1-800-932-0313

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7) - 1-800-273-8255

PA Bullying Prevention Consultation Line (24/7) - 1-866-716-0424

PA Get Help Now (for those suffering from addiction, 24/7) - 1-800-662-4357

Sites for Students

• Teen Central- Anonymous website for teens. Hear others' stories, tell your story and get feedback from professionals who can help.

• Trevor Space -Information and social networking site for LGBTQ youth, ages 13-24 and their friends and allies.

• Netsmartz Workshop - Information for Teens on staying safe on the internet. 

• Online Teen Safety Guide - The guide provides the resources necessary for both parents and their teens to safely utilize the Internet.

• TeenLife Summer Programs - Information about camps, summer programs and precollege opportunities throughout the country for teens.