Student Resources
If you are a student and in need of support or resources click here.
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Suicide Prevention
Click the below graphics and links for information:
Are you in a crisis? Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741
¿Estás en una crisis?Llama o envía un mensaje de texto al 988 o envía un mensaje de texto con AYUDA al 741741
Text Start to 678-678 or call 1866 488 7386
What should I do if my child is thinking about suicide? - HealthyChildren.org
How to Help Someone who is Suicidal | Suicide Prevention | Child Mind Institute
Qué hacer si le preocupa el suicidio - Child Mind Institute
Teen Suicide Risk: What Parents Need to Know - HealthyChildren.org (Other languages available include: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese)
Teen Suicide Risk: What Parents Need to Know - HealthyChildren.org
12 Things Parents Can Do to Help Prevent Suicide - HealthyChildren.org
Teens and suicide: What parents should know | AFSP
Suicide Prevention Help for You or Someone You Know – SAVE
Resources | The Jason Foundation, Inc.
CT Suicide Prevention | Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board (preventsuicidect.org)
Suicide Prevention Help | Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board (preventsuicidect.org)
Mental Health
| Kids in Crisis Helpline | (203) 661-1911 |
| CT’s Young Adult Warmline | (855) 6-HOPENOW |
| Reach Out CT | (844) TALK4CT or Text “CTTALK” to 30241 |
| Crisis Text Line Text | Text “HELLO” to 741741 |
| The Hub: Behavioral HealthAction Organization for SW CT | https://www.thehubct.org/ |
Beloved Community & Grief (Dougy Center)
Tips for Grieving Teens (Dougy Center)
Your Friend is Grieving – Tips for Supporting Them (Dougy Center)
The Importance of Self-Care While Grieving (Dougy Center)
APA Psychologist Locator – American Psychological Association
Locate a Psychiatrist - (psychiatry.org)
Social Media
Parents Ultimate Guide to Parental Controls
Social Media APP Guide for CT Parents
Social Media APP Guide for CT Parents (Spanish)
Let's Talk About Digital Wellness: Understanding Your Child's Emotions and Mental Health
Teens and Mental Health: How Girls Really Feel About Social Media
Parents' Ultimate Guide to YouTube Kids
NAMI - Social Media and Mental Health
NPR - The truth about teens, social media and the mental health crisis
Notes to My Middle School Self: A Common Sense Teen Conversation
Community Based Organizations
A number of community-based organizations are at the ready to support our students, staff, parents and the community at large. If you or your child need support, please do not delay; reach out to one of the following:
Child & Family Guidance Center
(203) 394-6529
Fairfield Counseling Services
(203) 255-5777 ext. 15
Finding someone to support your child’s mental health is just as important as finding a medical professional to help address physical well-being. Connecting to Care is committed to providing accurate and useful information about mental/behavioral healthcare for your child. Click here for additional resources and information.
