Student Support (24/7)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
988lifeline.org

Crisis Text Line
Text 741741
www.crisistextline.org

Trevor Lifeline - Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention
1-866-488-7386
www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
www.safehaventc.org

Rape Crisis and Victim Services  
817-927-2737
www.womenscentertc.org

Additional Resources

You may also wish to visit the links below for additional resources and avenues for assistance:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. (Please note, the previous National Suicide Prevention number 1-800-273-8255 will continue to function indefinitely. The new, shorter 988 phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services.) 988lifeline.org
   
• Anti-Bullying and the MISD Bullying Report Form -  Districts that implement social-emotional learning structures create an anti-bullying environment for all students. For more information on anti-bullying and how to report incidences, please visit the MISD Anti-Bullying webpage.
   
• Crisis Text Line - Through Crisis Text Line, individuals who need support from a trained crisis counselor can text 741741 to connect with a "real-life human being" that will help ease your anxieties.
   
• Fentanyl Addiction - Across the United States, individuals of all ages are struggling with addiction to fentanyl. The following resources are available to help with these addictions and start the difficult conversations about drugs with loved ones.
   
  • Fentanyl Takes All – The Fentanyl Takes All public service campaign offers facts, stories and resources to help those struggling with addiction or who simply want to learn more about the epidemic sweeping the nation.
     
  • One Pill Kills – This public service campaign from Texas Health and Human Services offers information about fentanyl addiction and how to handle an overdose along with other additional resources.
     
• Friend for Life Hotline - Friends for Life works in conjunction with Crime Stoppers to allow students to make anonymous calls regarding problems that their friends are having that could be harmful to their health and safety. When a student makes a report, it is sent to the police, Student Services and Guidance & Counseling departments within the District for follow-up during regular school hours. You can call 817-469-TIPS (8477), text "TIP117 Plus Your Message" to 274637, or live chat at www.469tips.com.
• Military OneSource (www.militaryonesource.mil), a Department of Defense program, provides free help and information, 24/7, to service members and their families on issues that affect them, including parenting and child care, the concerns of families of children with special needs, budgeting and finances, consumer purchases, education, relationships, the cycle of deployment, and overall health and well-being.
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) - Provides resources and improves access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities.

For access to all child trauma resources by type, language and audience, View the  NCTSN Resources webpage.

• Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids about Being Online - Net Cetera is a guide for parents, teachers and other mentors with practical tips to help kids navigate the online world safely. Net Cetera covers a variety of topics – from cyberbullying to file-sharing – as well as where to go for more information and issues to raise with kids about living their lives online.
   
• Talk early. Talk often. Get others involved – An Underage drinking prevention campaign - Sponsored by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association, the campaign’s main focus is to help parents have open and ongoing conversations with their preteen and teen children about the dangers of underage alcohol use. The campaign includes public service announcements and a web site with additional materials. Access www.underagedrinking.samhsa.gov.
   
• Tarrant Cares - Tarrant Cares is an online information service for individuals, families, caregivers and agencies. This resource hub will provide you with countless solutions for issues you and your family may be facing.
   
• Vaping Addiction - Across the United States, individuals of all ages are struggling with addiction to vaping. The following resources are available to help with these addictions and start the difficult conversations about drugs with loved ones.
   
  • American Lung Association - The American Lung Association provides resources for families to start a conversation with their teen about vaping.
     
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse - The National Institute on Drug Abuse provides facts about the dangers of vaping.
     
  • Texas Health and Human Services - Texas Health and Human Services provides information about vaping and dangers related to the habit.
     
  • American Lung Association – The National Cancer Institute provides an online chat resource. Users can speak to counselors about creating a plan to quit smoking.
     
  • Text to Quit Smoking – Smokefree.gov provides an opt-in texting program to help teens quit smoking.
     
  • App to Quit Smoking – Smokefree.gov offers an app named quitSTART app that supports those who are trying to quit smoking.
     
  • Build a Plan to Quit Smoking – Smokefree.gov has built an online tool to help teens build a plan to quit smoking
     
  • Quiz about Vaping Facts – Smokefree.gov offers quizzes and surveys to test teens on their knowledge and understanding of vaping addiction.
     
  • Vaping Facts – Smokefree.gov outlines facts on vaping and nicotine addiction.
     
  • Starting the Conversation – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration provides resources on how parents can talk to their children about vaping.