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Suicide Awareness
Please see the links below to learn the signs of Suicide and what you can do to help.
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word,a listening ear, an honest complimentor the smallest act of kindness."-Leo BuscagliaTips for Parents on Preventing Suicide
Save a Friend: Tips for Teens to Prevent Suicide
Are you concerned about a friend right now? You can make an anonymous SafeVoice report here
The North Star Counseling department is here to help.
Please contact your Counselor: Mrs. McLaughlin (9-12) or Dr. Pressey (Kinder-8)
Please reach out if you are feeling hopeless:
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Please reach out if you are feeling hopeless:
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline CALL OR TEXT-988... TO CHAT CLICK HERE
- De Prevencion del Suicido LLAMAR OR EL TEXTO- 988
- Crisis Call Center- Text line - text “CARE” to 839863
- Reno Behavioral- 775-393-2201
- Crisis Support Services 775-784-8090
- Hotline: 877-885-HOPE (4673)
- Hotline: 800-992-5757
- Mobile Crisis Response Team Hotline 775-688-1670
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The resources below are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only: they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval from Washoe County School District of any of the products, services or opinions of the organization, corporation or individual.
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Free therapy services for Reno students:
"The City of Reno has made it possible for residents ages 13+ to receive private mental health support from Talkspace at no charge. Send unlimited text, voice, and video messages﹣ anytime, anywhere. Your dedicated therapist will engage daily, 5 days per week. Monthly video appointments and self-help exercises are also available."
https://www.talkspace.com/reno
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Click here to view or download the flyer
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Parenting Tips During COVID 19
To help parents interact constructively with their children during this time of confinement, these six one-page tips for parents cover planning one-on-one time, staying positive, creating a daily routine, avoiding bad behaviour, managing stress, and talking about COVID-19. Use them to your and your kids’ advantage, and have fun in doing so. (Taken from the WHO page)
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UNR Counseling Virtual Relaxation room
The Virtual Relaxation Room is designed to be an interactive experience in which you learn to manage your worry or anxious feelings at your convenience... (Taken from UNR page)
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty
Taking care of your mental health during this Coronavirus outbreak.
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Supporting Families During COVID-19
We know parents are struggling to balance work, child care and self-care while keeping worries — both your children’s and your own — under control. You don’t have to do it alone.
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Info from Healthy Children.org
Information about COVID 19 and tips on helping you and your children.