Social & Emotional
Social & Emotional
Social & Emotional Links
The following are external links we are providing as a courtesy to our students and families. The inclusion of the external links does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of the content or views contained therein and should not be construed as such. We cannot control the content of the sites and thus do not assume responsibility for the content of the sites.
988: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for mental health crises, it now takes only three digits: 988.
One-n-ten offers safe and free programs for LGBTQ youth (ages 14-24). The focus is on self-esteem and acceptance of who you are.
AARP offers this site to assist grandparents raising their grandchildren.
Alcoholics Anonymous is for men and women recovering from alcoholism.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Information on understanding suicide, preventing suicide, coping with suicide, and more.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Central Arizona
This mentoring program is for youth ages 6 -18 who need support, including those in single-parent homes, growing up in poverty, or have a parent incarcerated. Click on the link to learn more about this program.
The Crisis Response Network manages a Crisis Line (602-222-9444) as well as provides information on many challenges we face in life such as grief over the loss of loved one, stress management, sexting, teens & alcohol, depression, suicide prevention and more.
Crisis Response: Helping Children Cope with Terrorism
The National Association of School Psychologists provide tips to helping children cope with terrorism.
Crisis Response: Promoting Compassion and Acceptance in Crisis
This resource addresses the key messages to adults can provide children to help them process acts of extreme violence. It is from the National Association of School Psychologists.
While the Dougy Center is based in Oregon, it's website does have grief resources, including recommended books and DVDs, to assist grieving kids, teens, young adults, and adults. If you or someone you know is dealing with a loss, this site may be helpful to you.
Information, resources, and tips from experts and other parents.
Lead a healthy, drug-free life. Find drug and alcohol information, workshops, and resources are available on this site.
Facebook - Reporting Information
This Facebook page provides questions and answers regarding the reporting process, including but not limited to suicidal posts, harassment, bullying, etc
GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) works with news media, entertainment media and social media to support LGBT equality.
This is the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network website. This organization advocates for safe schools for all students.
Resources and information for grandparents raising their grandchildren.
HYC focuses their efforts on assisting homeless youth in the West Valley. They can assist with medical and vision care, job seach assistance, scholarship/grant searches and applications, food and clothing vouchers, and more.
Internet Safety & Substance Abuse Guide
The Office of the Arizona Attorney General publishes an internet safety and substance abuse guide for teens as well as one for parents. This link will take you to the publication page of the AZ AG's website where you can download the guide.
The It Gets Better Project began as one person's message to young people, specifically LGBT youth, about "surviving" high school and moving on to a great life. Now many people have recorded a message! Check out the videos and resources.
Juvenile Justice Services Arizona
Learn about the Juvenile Justice Services Division, including their delinquency prevention, treatment, and probation programs.
This site offers information on a variety of health issues for teens, including body, mind, food & fitness, infections, drugs/alcohol, and bullying, just to name a few.
Learn about laws that relate to youth such as bullying, curfew, driving, and more. Stories, laws, virtual tours, and other resources are available on this site to help you understand juvenile law.
This site by the Federal Trade Commission offers ways to handle yourself online.
You can find information on what to look for in a girlfriend/boyfriend, healthy relationships, dating abuse, how to get help, and more.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Find contact information, help in the area, teen dating violence, and more.
New Song Center for Grieving Children
A program of Hospice of the Valley, New Song Center for Grieving Children offers ongoing grief support for children, youth, and their caregivers who have experienced the death of someone they love. In early 2013, a new location was opened in Avondale to serve the southwest and west valley communities.
This site by the federal government addresses safety, security, and responsibility when going online.
PFLAG stands for Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. This organization supports families and friends of lesbians and gays and advocates for equal rights.
Safe Place is a national youth outreach and prevention program for young people in need of immediate help and safety. Safe Place designates businesses and organizations as Safe Place locations, making help readily available to youth in communities across the country.
The Maricopa County Attorney General's Office created this website that has information and resources for teens and their families. Learn about bullying, dating violence, tech safety, substance abuse, and driving safety so you make smart decisions.
The Trevor Project is a national organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth.
Helping people quit smoking and youth from starting, this site has information in English and Spanish.
WhoYouWant2Be.org looks at the simple question of "Who do you want to be?" and why such a simple question might not be so easy to answer. The site is designed to help teens address the pressures and challenges they face.