Student Support Resources for Bullying, Mental Health, and Crisis Situations
Select the specific concern below to display the respective Action Steps and Contact Information/Resources:
Action Steps:
- Speak with a trusted teacher or counselor.
- Report to the school principal or via the school's anonymous reporting system.
- Seek peer support groups or school mediation services.
Contact Information/Resources:
- Teacher
- School Counselor’s Office
- Principal’s Office
- Complete a bullying form
Action Steps:
- Document the harassment (screenshots, messages).
- Report to a trusted adult.
- Contact the school's cyberbullying team if applicable.
- Block the person involved and review privacy settings.
Contact Information/Resources:
- StopBullying.gov(for additional tips)
- School IT Team
- Trusted Adult
Action Steps:
- Talk to a school counselor or trusted adult immediately.
- Call a suicide prevention hotline.
- Seek professional counseling or therapy.
- Create a safety plan with a mental health professional.
Contact Information/Resources:
- School Counselor’s Office
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
- Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)
Action Steps:
- Reach out to a school counselor.
- Ask for peer support services or mental health workshops.
- Seek therapy or counseling services.
Contact Information/Resources:
- School Counselor’s Office
- Local mental health clinic
- TeenMentalHealth.org
Action Steps:
- Speak with a school counselor or nurse.
- Participate in school recovery or substance awareness programs.
- Seek community or peer-led support groups.
Contact Information/Resources:
- School Counselor’s Office
- National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP
Action Steps:
- Participate in a grief counseling program.
- Reach out to the school’s guidance counselor.
- Join support groups or peer counseling.
Contact Information/Resources:
- School Counselor’s Office
- Local grief support services
Action Steps:
- Report to a trusted adult or school counselor.
- Contact law enforcement if necessary.
- Seek protection services or shelters if in danger.
Contact Information/Resources:
- School Counselor’s Office
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
- Local authorities
The school is not adequately addressing harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, or religion.
Contact the following:
- School Superintendent
- State Department of Education
- U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
- U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division