Numbers to Know
The Kansas School Safety Hotline: 1-877-626-8203 – Anonymously report impending school violence
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) – If you are thinking about hurting yourself or are concerned about someone else hurting themselves
Resources
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center – Non-profit outpatient mental health services for residents of Douglas County, Kansas.
Lawrence – Douglas County Health Department – Local health resources in Douglas County
KU Child & Family Services Clinic – Mental health care resources for children, adolescents, and families in Northeast Kansas
Kansas Department of Children and Families – Kansas DCF information and resources
Stopbullying.gov – Anti-bullying resources provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services
Healthfinder.gov – Live well. Learn How. US Department of Health and Human Services
Children’s Safety Network – Maternal & child health and injury & violence prevention programs designed to create an environment in which all children and youth are safe and healthy
National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention – Coping with crisis situations: Resources for educators, health providers, and the community
A Guide for Parents – Tips for talking with and helping children and youth cope after a disaster or traumatic event