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The federal government identified additional resources that highlight strategies for school safety. Use these resources to learn more about mental health.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Department of Health and Human Services, 2022
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. The resources and information on this page are designed to help states, territories, tribes, mental health and substance use disorder professionals, and others looking for information on understanding the background, history, funding opportunities, and implementation resources for strengthening suicide prevention and mental health crisis services.
Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Needs
Department of Education, 2021
This guide provides focused information and resources to enhance the promotion of mental health and social and emotional well-being among students. It highlights seven key challenges to providing school- or program-based mental health support across early childhood, K–12 schools, and higher education settings, and presents seven corresponding recommendations.
Toolkit for Schools: Engaging Parents to Support Student Mental Health and Emotional Well-being
Department of Health and Human Services, 2021
This toolkit is designed to help education leaders and schools raise parent awareness about school connectedness and its role in supporting student mental health and emotional well-being, and why family engagement both in and out of school is important. It includes background information, sample social media posts, social media graphics, and newsletter text.