Health

Eating Disorders | Child Abuse/Home Violence | Pregnancy | Suicide

Legal Substance Abuse - Alcohol, Tobacco, Caffeine, etc.

Illegal Substance Abuse - Steroids, Meth, Marijuana, etc.

Student Support & Getting Help

Some topics are bigger than school. If you are dealing with something difficult, you do not have to handle it alone.

This page is not here to give advice or diagnosis. It is here to help you find safe, trusted support.

If you are ever in immediate danger, tell a trusted adult right away or call emergency services.

Mental Health & Emotional Struggles

This includes things like:

• feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed

• eating concerns or body image struggles

• thoughts of self-harm or suicide

Important to know:

Struggling does not make you weak. It means you are dealing with something heavy... and support exists.

Get help from:

• School counselor

• Trusted teacher or coach

• Parent or guardian or safe adult

Immediate support:

• Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the U.S.)

• Available 24/7... free... confidential

Home Safety (Abuse or Violence)

If you are experiencing:

• physical harm

• emotional abuse

• unsafe home conditions

You deserve safety and help.

Safe steps:

• Talk to a school counselor or trusted adult

• Reach out to a mandated reporter (teachers are required to act to keep you safe)

Confidential support:

• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453

• Or chat: childhelphotline.org

Substance Use (Legal & Illegal)

Some students encounter:

• alcohol or tobacco use

• vaping or nicotine products

• prescription misuse

• other substances

Using substances can affect:

• brain development

• memory and learning

• decision-making and safety

If you are worried about your use... or someone else’s... support is available.

Talk to:

• school counselor

• trusted adult

• doctor or medical professional

Confidential help:

• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Pregnancy or Health Concerns

If you are dealing with a possible pregnancy or related concerns:

• you do not have to figure it out alone

• medical support is important and confidential

Safe places to go:

• doctor or clinic

• school nurse or counselor

• trusted adult

Legal or Safety Situations

If you are in a situation involving:

• unsafe environments

• illegal activity pressure

• threats or fear of harm

Your safety matters most. Reach out to a trusted adult or counselor immediately.

Final Message

No matter what you are dealing with, you are not alone.

Getting help is not getting in trouble... it is taking care of yourself.

The strongest students are not the ones who hide everything... they are the ones who know when to reach out for support.