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Mental Health

Bullying Prevention
Provides prevention and response strategies for parents, educators, community leaders, children, and youth about bullying and cyberbullying.  Includes fact sheets, tips, videos, blogs, and a resource inventory.  
Dating Safety
One in THREE teens report being in an abusive relationship.
Every year 1.5 million teens nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner.
Abuse is NOT only physical. It can be emotional or verbal.
Most teens stay in abusive relationships and never tell.
Mental Health
Information, resources and direction to Texas residents who may have mental health related needs or who want to support someone who does.
 
Substance Abuse 
Suicide and Self-Harm 
1-800-375-4357
 
Text CONNECT to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis.  A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and lets you know that they are here to listen.  The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
 
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK is a free, 24 hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.  Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you.  Information and materials are also available.  If you need to talk or are concerned about someone, please call 1-800 273-TALK.  If someone is in immediate crisis, dial 911.
 
Technology Safety
Providing online safety and education resources.
 
Trauma and Grief
Resources to help those in the midst of grief.  It's hard to know where to turn for help, but it's important to know that there are supports and resources available.
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