Educator & professional resources
IMMEDIATE SUPPORT
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
CRISIS TEXT LINE
GCAL
1-800-715-4225
Provides immediate access to crisis or routine services. Download the MyGCAL app to text, chat, or call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
English:
1-800-273-8255​
Spanish:
1-888-628-9454
Provides support as well as prevention and crisis resources
CRISIS TEXT LINE
Text TALK to 741741​
Text anywhere from the USA to talk with a trained crisis counselor via text message
NAMI GEorgia HELPLINE
1-770-408-0625
A noncrisis helpline (also available as an app) providing information about local resources and supports
Monday - Friday,
9am - 5pm ET
KNOW
the
SIGNS.
SELF-CARE FOR YOU
It can be incredibly difficult to help others when you yourself need help. Prioritizing your own
self-care is a vital part of your success.
SADNESS vs. DEPRESSION
It's normal for kids and teens to feel sad sometimes. Recognize the symptoms of when it may be something more, and when to seek help.
ANXIETY IN KIDS
Kids and teens can all experience anxiety differently and the reasons why may also be different. Recognize when normal anxiety is actually getting in the way living a normal life, and how to seek help.
BIRTH - 5
FROM DECAL & DOE
DECAL Download: Back to School
Listen to DECAL's recent podcast episode on "Planting SEEDS for a Successful School Year"
MORE RESOURCES
Back to School
We're back to school and CHOA & Strong4Life have compiled a list of downloadable checklists, factsheets, and activity ideas for teachers and students!
SCHOol-age youth
K-12 PROGRAMS
PEER-TO-PEER GROUPS
P2P programs are a platform for students to educate one another, and their communities, and to create a culture of peer support. Adult sponsor (teacher, counselor, etc.) needed.
MORE RESOURCES
VOX LESSON GUIDE
A collection of lesson plans focused on themes of identity, mental health, social-emotional development, and coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.