Mental Health Resources
Concerned about how you have been feeling? Mental Health America provides a confidential mental health test by clicking here
In circumstances of crisis after hours, please contact 911 or the following helplines:
- Suicide and Crisis Line- Call or Text 988
- Texas Youth Helpline - Visit Dfps.state.tx.us or call 1-800-989-6844, text us at 512-872-5777.
- Trained volunteers are ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They will listen to your problem, help you develop a solution.
- For example, I ran away from home. Where can I find help? What should I do if my child does not come home
- National Textline - Text CONNECT to 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1.800.273.8255
- SAMHSA's National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)\
Resources to Support You During COVID-19
PsychCentral: Coronavirus Anxiety: 4 Ways to Cope with Anxiety and Fear
National Association of School Psychology (NASP): How to Talk to Your Student About COVID-19
Mental Health America: Mental Health and COVID-19 Information Aid and Resources
Wellness /Mental Health Resources
The link below provides listings for Pearland area counseling resources and additional online support.
Self-Care Resources for Educators and Parents:
CharacterStrong Educator Resources
At CharacterStrong, we have been hard at work pulling together some incredible digital resources to help you navigate these tough times. Sign up for access to one or all of the following free virtual tools.
This website provides free coping tools for Calm and Connection for Kids and Caregivers.
APPS (Click Below to go to website):
CALM - Meditations, sleep stories and more. Free to educators!
Interested in joining a group?
Contact Christina Shaw at shawc@pearlandisd.org if you are interested in joining a group.
Why group? Group counseling involves meeting with a group of individuals who all face similar concerns. Group sessions involve sharing your experiences and listening to others' experiences. Group counseling provides a supportive environment to discuss problems and concerns and work toward your goals.
Benefits:
- You are not alone
- Groups can be a sounding board
- Groups can teach you about yourself
For information on anxiety and depression:
Feeling you are in an abusive relationship? Visit the below resources:
- Love is Respect: 1-866-331-9474/Text “loveis” to 22522/loveisrespect.org
- National Sexual Assault hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE/rainn.org
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Break the Cycle: www.breakthecycle.org
- LGBT National Help Center; Hotline 1-800-246-PRIDE/glbthotline.org/chat.html
- Together for Girls: www.togetherforgirls.org
Bullying Prevention
Visit PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center website for more information by clicking here. Want to learn more about cyberbullying? Click here.
Suicide Prevention
If you think someone might be considering suicide be the one to help them by taking these 5 easy steps:
Ask. Keep them safe. Be there. Help them connect. Follow up.
