Mental Health Resources

If your student is struggling with their mental health and wellbeing, we want to remind you that there are numerous community partners available to you for support. For more information about local mental health resources and services, please visit the Tacoma Schools Student Supports webpage for a list of agencies and programs that can work with you and your family.

If you need immediate crisis intervention for your student, please utilize one of the following options without delay.
Call 9-8-8 (national hotline)
24/7/365 support for thoughts of suicide, substance use concerns, and any other type of emotional distress.
Pierce County Crisis Line (local hotline)
1-800-576-7764
Ayuda En Español Lifeline ofrece 24/7, gratuito servicios en español, no es necesario hablar ingles si usted necesita ayuda.
1-888-628-9454
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7):
800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line:
Text CONNECT to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime
Teen Link:
1.866.TeenLink • 866.833.6546

Tacoma Online is a K-12 school that provides students an anywhere/anytime online school experience. Students engage in academic learning led by teachers, and in grades 6-12 through a platform called Edgenuity. While students generally participate in learning activities independently, they are provided multiple forms of support.

Email: TOL@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Website: https://tol.tacomaschools.org/

Location: 912 Broadway - Tacoma, WA 98402

Phone: 253-571-1545

Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator: Renee Trueblood, 253-571-1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us
• Title IX Coordinator: Wayne Greer, 253-571-1191, wgreer@tacoma.k12.wa.us
• 504 Coordinator: Elise Friedrich-Nielsen, 253-571-1065, efriedr@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Tacoma Schools Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401-1357.