Mental Health Affinity Group

Term: School Environment and Education
Type	Term	Title	Author	Last Post
Online Resources/Publications	School Environment and Education	Mental Health in School & School Improvement: Current Status, Concerns, and New Directions	admin	September 25, 2009
Online Resources/Publications	School Environment and Education	Promising Models for Funding and Sustaining School Mental Health Services to Immigrant and Refugee Families	mlin	June 03, 2010
Webinars	School Environment and Education	Understanding State and Local Medicaid Systems toward Building Quality School Mental Health Programs	krivera	September 22, 2010

Disaster Distress Helpline

1-800-985-5990 or Text TalkWithUs to 66746

TTY for Deaf/Hearing Impaired:1-800-846-8517

Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

If you, or someone you know, is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or chat

Coping Resources

When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.

Resiliency

Children and youth who are resilient are better equipped to overcome life

Warning Signs

Children, teenagers, and adults can react to crisis situations in very different ways. When they can