Suicide Prevention
You Matter: Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Resources
Student Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988 is the hotline number to provide 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress and prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Crisis Text Line
Text “TX” to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis support
Texas Youth Helpline
1 – 800- 989 – 6884 provides 24/7 free and confidential phone, text, and chat support to youth and families in crisis, including help finding information and services
ACCEPT Texas
ACCEPT is a movement of youth and young adults who connect to educate, advocate, and grow youth voice in Texas. ACCEPT is a state chapter of Youth M.O.V.E, a youth led national organization devoted to improving services and systems that support positive growth and development by uniting the voices of individuals who have lived experience.
The Trevor Project
1 – 866 – 488 – 7386 or text START to 678678 provides free and confidential phone, text, and chat support to young people identifying as LBGTQ+
Mental Health is Health Website
Provides information and resources about how to recognize mental health concerns in yourself or your friends and tools on what to say
Set to Go
Provides an online guide to being emotionally ready for the transition from high school to college and adulthood
Mental Health Gov Website
National website providing information about recognizing mental health concerns and accessing services, with pages for youth and family members
Seize the Awkward
Campaign providing tools and resources to help individuals have a conversation about mental health and get past any awkward feelings
#BeThe1To
A national campaign to train all people to understand the five steps for communicating with someone who may be suicidal
Ms. Lauren Pierce
Students,
I am here to help you at any time. Please reach out to the life lines above and reach out to me for help if you or a friend is at risk for suicide. There is hope. There is help. Suicide is preventable.