Our mental health library of resources are below. This includes all of the links to the recordings from May's Mental Health Month of Support. We will continue adding to our library and if you are interested in seeing a topic that is not listed, please reach out to the Student Services Department.
If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by Northshore School District 417. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.
If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
Optional Disclaimer:
Information on individual treatment providers was gathered by Care Solace based on criteria such as geographic proximity, whether the provider accepts the authorized user’s insurance, and whether the provider is accepting new patients. The school district does not recommend, endorse, promote, or refer to any of the individual treatment providers.
Nexus: Mental Health Hub for Schools
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Nexus is a common access mental health platform for all Northshore students to use 24/7. Nexus was made by Northshore youth for youth and offers a 360° view of support including online self-help resources and in-person events.
Want to get involved in support of youth mental health? Fill out this form and we will get back to you!
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Disclaimer: The "Nexus Mental Health Hub for Schools" is intended for informational purposes only. The content provided on this platform is vetted but not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This 24/7/365 service from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides crisis counseling for people going through both natural and human-caused disasters. It’s free, multi-lingual and confidential.
The Help Me Grow Washington network represents a growing, powerful coalition of communities and individuals invested in building an organized system of community resources to help families and children thrive.
Mental Health Month raises awareness of trauma and the impact it can have on the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of children, families, and communities.
This handout includes warning signs of mental health conditions, bullying, sucide and more.
Learn more about mental illness. This section covers mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, PTSD, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, suicide, addiction and others.
One of the hardest tasks after the death of a loved one is talking about and explaining the death to your child or children. It is even harder when you are in the midst of your own grief. This handout offers some ways to help you and your child cope together.
One in five children experience mental health disorders in a given year, yet half of those children do not receive the care they need. Learn how to recognize the signs of a mental health problem and what to do to help your child or teen. Just as you would get them help for a broken bone or physical illness, you can and should get them help for mental health problems.
This Washington-based service is staffed by teen volunteers who receive 60 hours of training and often have experienced mental health issues themselves. Call 1-866-TEENLINK (833-6546) to talk by phone from 6-10 p.m. nightly or text from 6-9:30 p.m. every night.
CDC: Fast Fact: Preventing Bullying
Basic information on bullying which includes video and a free webinar on Thursday October 26th.
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Bullying Resource Center
A great start for families learning more about bullying behavior and how they can support their children.
The Cybersmile Foundation: Cyberbullying Information
This site offers information on the different types of cyberbullying, resources for students to understand what cyberbullying is, and how to stay safe while online.
Bullying and Cyberbullying Information
This helpful site has resource information which includes: resources, how to get Naloxone, how to support someone experiencing an overdose, and getting help.
This resource provides no-cost online tools that support every member of the community with the power of prevention. This resource is for grades 3-12.
StartYourRecovery.org provides helpful information for people who are dealing with substance use issues — and their family members, friends, and co-workers, too. We know that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges faced by those who misuse alcohol, prescription or illegal drugs, or other substances, and we aim to break through the clutter to help people at any stage of recovery.
