Resources

SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION

If you are experiencing a crisis and need immediate support, call or text 988 for the suicide/crisis lifeline, or go to 988lifeline.org to chat online, 24/7.

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https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Suicide-Prevention-Awareness-Month

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https://dmh.mo.gov/mentalillness/suicide/

ANXIETY IN CHILDREN AND TEENS

https://copingskillsforkids.com/calming-anxiety

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https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/starting-preschool/issues/school-anxiety/

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https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/managing-feelings/stress-anxiety/signs-your-teen-or-tween-is-struggling-with-anxiety

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-race-good-health/201808/backtoschool-dealing-worries-and-stress

GRIEF & LOSS

https://betsybrownbraun.com/2020/01/27/kobe-bryants-death-talking-to-kids-about-premature-death/

LGBTQ+ SUPPORT

The Trevor Project: Free, confidential crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678-678

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LGBT Hotline: Free and confidential peer support, information, and local resources for all ages. Call 1-888-843-4564

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Trans Lifeline: Peer support run by trans people for trans and questioning individuals. Call 877-565-8860