24 hours a day at 866-427-4747 or 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline)
https://www.crisisconnections.org/teen-link/ - 866-833-6546
If you are a student in need of anonymous support, Teen Link is open from 2-10 M-F, 6-10 Sat/Sun. No problem too big or small!
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Lori Lewis: FU-JON
Jennifer Martinson: JOR-McL
Max Marshall: McM-PRY
Lorine Hegel: PU-STO
Crisis Connections: 206-477-3977 or 866-427-4747 (24 hours)
22-23 Events
ADHD 2.0, Recording Available Here! Event was 2/15 in-person but registration for the recording still available!
On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, Catherine Mutti-Driscoll, Lead ADHD and Executive Function Coach from the Hallowell-Todaro ADHD Center came to Tahoma to talk about ADHD and neuro-divergent student support. This event was hosted by Tahoma Wellness, City of Maple Valley, and the Tahoma Behavioral Health Collective.
We wanted to inform parents about a recent increase in overdoses in King County driven largely by fentanyl found in illicit pills and powders. Here is information from Public Health so you are aware of the danger and have information to discuss with your student:
What is Fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid used medially for severe pain and during surgery. It is a prescription drug and is 50-100 times stronger than morphine that is highly addictive. In King County, fentanyl is most commonly seen in blue, greenish, or pale colored counterfeit pills. There may be other colors. These pills may be marked as “M30” and sometimes as “K9,” “215,” and “v48.” Fentanyl may also be in white powders.
Common signs of overdose or excessive opioid use:
Won’t wake up or it’s difficult to awaken them
Have slow or no breathing
Have pale, ashy, cool skin
Have blue lips or fingernails
Abnormal snoring pattern (e.g., unusually loud)
Extreme drowsiness
What to do if you witness an overdose:
If you witness an overdose, call 9-1-1 right away. Washington State’s Good Samaritan law will protect you and the person who is overdosing from drug possession charges.
Give naloxone (Narcan), a nasal spray that counteracts the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose. Find out where you can get Narcan at stopoverdose.org.
If you think someone is overdosing, do not them fall back asleep.
If you are worried about a teen and the potential use of opioids, here are some resources:
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Crisis Connections: 866-427-4747 (crisisconnections.org)
Treatment works
Many different treatment options are available across King County, including medications to treat opioid use disorder. Visit the Washington Recovery Help Line www.WArecoveryhelpline.org or call 1-866-789-7511.
Opioid Prevention and Response - King County
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-723-8255
National mental health/substance abuse crisis: SAMHSA: 800-622- Help (4357)
Local suicide, mental health, and substance abuse crisis support:
Crisis Connections: 206-477-3977 or 866-427-4747 (24 hours)
LGBTQ Youth: Trevor Project: 866-488-7386
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
New App created by Tahoma Students! Serve Seattle helps locate community service/donation opportunities near users. Here is the link to the app on the app store.
Free Summer Gym Membership for Teens at Planet Fitness!
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-723-8255
National mental health/substance abuse crisis: SAMHSA: 800-622- Help (4357)
Local suicide, mental health, and substance abuse crisis support:
Crisis Connections: 206-477-3977 or 866-427-4747 (24 hours)
Washington Poison Control: Public Health Outreach, Poison and Overdose Education
LGBTQ Youth: Trevor Project: 866-488-7386
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Vine Maple Place (families experiencing homelessness)
Kinship Groups for families raising a child of a friend or relative
LGBTQ Resources
Gun Safety
The Be SMART framework is designed to help parents and adults normalize conversations about gun safety and take responsible actions that can prevent child gun deaths and injuries
Grief and Loss
Webinars for supporting children during times of loss and change.
NACG Booklet for supporting children during times of loss and change.
http://safecrossingsfoundation.org/ - Free grief counseling for adults and children through Province Hospital.
A smile, a kind word, a selfless act...let’s show our community how we are spreading the message that Kindness Connects and we are each here on and for a purpose everyday!
State Covid19 Support Line: 1-833-681-0211
The Washington Listens support line is available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. TTY and language access services are available by using 7-1-1 or their preferred method. This service is to help those affected by Covid19 get connected to community resources.
Help for Difficult Times
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