Resources

Crisis Hotlines

Suicide Prevention (United States): 1-800-273-TALK (8255) | suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Crisis Text Line: Text “hello” to 741-741
Self-Injury/Cutting: 1-800-366-8288 | selfinjury.com
Eating Disorders: 1-800-931-2237 | nationaleatingdisorders.org
Runaway Hotline: 1-800-231-6946 | 1800runaway.org
Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 | rainn.org
Domestic/Relationship Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 | thehotline.org
Trevor Hotline for LGBTQ Youth: 1-866-488-7386 | thetrevorproject.org
Teen Mental Health.org - Great resource on Teen Mental Health for teens and families
ok2Talk - A place where teens can share what’s on their mind
Los Angeles County Department of Mental health: 1-800-854-7771
Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ): 1-866-488-7386
Trevor Text (LGBTQ): Text START to 678-678.
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860

Bullying:

Stop Bullying: StopBullying.gov
Stop the Hate: In a variety of languages -social and legal help: 1-844-9-NO-HATE
California Youth Crisis Line: 1-800-843-5200
Crisis Text Line. Text: HOME to 741741

LD Support

CHILD MIND INSTITUTE - Dedicated to transforming the lives of children struggling with mental health and learning disorders.
UNDERSTOOD.org - Provides highly vetted information, resources, and support for those who learn and think differently.
LDONLINE - seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD.
CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is a national resource center on ADHD. They are highly reputable and have a comprehensive section for parents of children with ADHD, which you can find HERE and HERE.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS - The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH (NIMH) - Transforming the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.

Social Emotional Learning

LOWER SCHOOL

Picture books that support SEL

Julia Cook Books: Former school counselor, Julia Cook, promotes social emotional learning.
Books about Feelings
- The Color Monster - Grades PK-2
- In My Heart: A Book About Feelings - Grades PK and up
Books about Kindness
- We’re All Wonders - Grades PK - 3
- Wonder - Grades 4-7
Books about Mindfulness
- Breathe Like a Bear - Grades PK - 3
- B is for Breathe - Grades PK - 5

GENERAL PARENTING:

Social Emotional Support During Pandemic

GENERAL:

CDC - emotional health
- SELF CARE
NASP
- HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH CHANGES RESULTING FROM COVID-19
Childmind
Betsy Brown Braun
- TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS
The New York Times
- CORONAVIRUS, TEENAGERS AND ANXIETY
Washington Post
- HOW WE CAN HELP KIDS INCREASE THEIR SENSE OF CONTROL AS THE CORONAVIRUS APPROACHES
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:
- TAKING CARE OF YOU MENTAL HEALTH IN THE FACE OF UNCERTAINTY
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- HELPING CHILDREN WITH TRAUMATIC SEPARATION OR TRAUMATIC GRIEF RELATED TO COVID-19
- THE POWER OF PARENTING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: ADDRESSING FEARS AND FEELINGS FROM PRIOR LOSSES
Common Sense Media
- HELP YOUR FAMILY DE-STRESS DURING CORONAVIRUS
CDC
- MANAGING STRESS AND ANXIETY
Psychology Today
- HOW TO TALK TO KIDS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS
The Hechinger Report
- FIVE WAYS YOU CAN HELP EASE KIDS' STRESS FROM THE LAST YEAR

LOWER SCHOOL:

Coping Skills/ Stress

BUILDING POSITIVE CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING AT HOME:

Supporting Children During Trauma

Learning for Justice

WHEN BAD THINGS ARE HAPPENING

Childmind

HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH FRIGHTENING NEWS

NASP

HOW CHILDREN COPE WITH ONGOING THREAT AND TRAUMA

NASP

PROMOTING COMPASSION AND ACCEPTANCE IN CRISIS

NCTSN

Violence Prevention

Community Violence (NCTSN)
- COMMUNITY VIOLENCE
CHP
- PARENTS HELPING CHILD DEAL WITH TERRORIST TRAGEDY
NASP
- HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH TERRORISM
- TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT VIOLENCE, TIPS FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS
Cincinnati Children’s
- COPING WITH TRAUMA
Peace over Violence
- 24 Hour Hotlines: 213-626-3393, 310-392-8381, 626-793-3385
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
- 24hr Hotline: 800-656-4673
National Domestic Violence Hotline
- 800.799.7233
No More - SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES CENTER
Valor (California Coalition Against Sexual Assault)
How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War (Common Sense Media)

Current Events and News Stress

NASP Article
- NASP GUIDANCE FOR ENSURING STUDENT WELL BEING IN THE CONTEXT OF THE 2020 ELECTION
ADL Article
- TIPS FOR RESPECTFUL CONVERSATIONS IN SCHOOLS
Understood Article
- CHILD ELECTION COPING STRATEGIES
PBS Article
- HOW TO TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT POLITICS
Edweek Article
- TEACHING IN THE WAKE OF A TRAUMATIC NEWS EVENT LIKE THE STORMING OF THE US CAPITOL
Childmind
- HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH FRIGHTENING NEWS

Mindfulness and Meditation

BREATHING EXERCISES
MINDFULNESS ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES TO DO TOGETHER by Susan Kaiser-Greenland, the expert in mindfulness and education.
WHAT FOCUSING ON YOUR BREATH DOES TO YOUR BRAIN
GUIDED BREATHING EXERCISES
MINDFUL BREATHING MEDITATION VIDEO
STRESS-RELIEF GUIDED BREATHING EXERCISE
MINDFULNESS EXERCISES FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

Anxiety

Anxiety:

GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER

Kids Health
ANXIETY DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AND HOW TO HELP
HELPING KIDS HANDLE WORRY

HOW STRESS AFFECTS YOUR HEALTH

ANXIETY BASICS, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DIFFERENT ANXIETY DISORDERS AND HOW THEY ARE TREATED

Medlineplus.gov: STRESS IN CHILDHOOD

The website of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America provides tips for parents and caregivers on how to help youth manage their anxiety, as well as a directory of licensed mental health professionals who specialize in treating anxiety disorders: LIVING WITH ANXIETY - CHILDREN

Childmind.org: ANXIETY

Psychology today: 12 TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR CHILD'S STRESS AND ANXIETY