Mental Health Resources
Student Resources
If you are a student and in need of support or resources click here.
Suicide Prevention
Click on the below graphics for additional 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
Suicide Prevention Resources & Links
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 Resources & Links
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)
Find a Social Worker | Help Starts Here
FPS Support Staff by Building
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.
Social Media Resources
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