Announcement: Helpful links and numbers during COVID-19

Resources for families

Helpful numbers and links for families can be accessed below.

Crisis and Emergency Services

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

• 1-800-273-8255
• https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Crisis Text Line

• Text HOME to 741741
• https://www.crisistextline.org

SAMHSA National Help Line (English and Spanish)

• 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Kansas Suicide Hotline

• 1-800-273-Talk

Kansas Suicide Resource Center

• https://www.kansassuicideprevention.org/

COVID-19 Resources

Child Trends

• https://www.childtrends.org/publications/resources-for-supporting-childrens-emotional-well-being-during-the-covid-19-pandemic

Guide to Mental Health Resources for Covid-19

• https://www.massgeneral.org/psychiatry/guide-to-mental-health-resources/

American Academy for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

• https://www.aacap.org/coronavirus

Child Mind Institute

• https://childmind.org/

Meditation Apps

• Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/covid-19
• Calm: https://www.calm.com
• Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com
• Best Mental Health Apps for Kids: https://www.educationalappstore.com/best-apps/5-best-mental-health-and-wellbeing-apps-for-kids
• Anxiety Canada tools and resources: https://www.anxietycanada.com
• Mindfulness Guide to Feelings Cards: https://www.education.com/worksheet/article/mindfulness-feelings-cards

Please Note: Many of the apps are free and limited trials. Please use discretion. All links are provided under the knowledge that the consumer will determine the appropriateness of usage with children. Use caution when allowing access to the internet by children. Make sure the websites are appropriate for use of children in your home.