BULLYING:
StopBullying.gov: A national organization dedicated to stop bullying on all fronts. Includes a “Get Help Now” section.
PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center: Bullying prevention and support.
Stomp Out Bullying: A national organization working toward bullying prevention. Includes a “Get Help Now” section and hotline.
DATING/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE:
TheHotline.Org: Find immediate help for dating or domestic abuse.
Love is Respect: Information about dating violence/abuse, as well as immediate help and support.
San Diego Domestic Violence Council: Find help locally.
Becky’s House with YWCA San Diego: Find immediate help and shelter to escape domestic abuse. Includes a 24-Hour hotline to get help now.
Center for Community Solutions –San Diego: Support and treatment for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as resources for prevention. Includes section for getting help now.
RAINN – Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network: Includes hotline and resources for getting help now.
DEPRESSION, SELF-HARM, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 24-Hour hotline and help.
Preventing Youth Suicide – Tips for Parents and Educators: National Association of School Psychologists. Understand warning signs and how to address depression/suicide in a conversation with teens.
SAFE Alternatives – Self-Abuse Finally Ends: Resources and support to end self-harm.
EATING DISORDERS:
NEDA – National Eating Disorders Association: Find help and support for eating disorders, as well as educational resources.
EDRC – Eating Disorders Resource Center: Educational resources about eating disorders.
“Eating Disorders”: NIMH – National Institute of Mental Health. Information about signs, symptoms, treatment, and support.
ANAD: National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. Includes a helpline and a section for getting help now, as well as educational materials.
GANG INVOLVEMENT:
Parents’ Guide to Gangs: National Gang Center. Educational resources for parents.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION RESOURCES:
In accordance with California Education Code section 49381, CSSD provides parents of students in grades 6-12 the following information on human trafficking prevention:
“20 Ways You Can Help Fight Human Trafficking,” United States Department of State
“How to Help Stop Child Trafficking,” UNICEF USA
“Safety Planning Information (includes internet searching, social media, traveling and other security measures),” National Human Trafficking Hotline
“National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking,” United States Department of Justice
LGBTQIA RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR TEENS & FAMILIES:
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network: A national organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT students in all school systems.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE:
LA County Substance Abuse Prevention and Control
Orange County Behavioral Health – Alcohol & Drug Abuse Outpatient Clinics
Riverside County Substance Abuse Program
San Diego County Alcohol and Drug Services
San Bernardino County Drug and Alcohol Services
The Partnership at Drugfree.Org: How to prevent drug use, intervene, and find support.
