Counselor Connection

Meet the Counselor Letter

UNITY DAY Video

Red Ribbon Week Resources:

Age appropriate conversations about alcohol and drugs

How to help kids say NO to peer pressure

Resources

Catholic Charities

Family information on Catholic Charities mental health resources and financial support.

LINK: https://catholiccharities.org/coronavirus/ phone: 713-874-6590

FISHER PHILLIPS Webinar on: Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family Medical Leave (EFML) link: Fisher Phillips webinar recording

NAMI: National Alliance of Mental Illness: M-F 10:00 am-6:00 pm: 1-800-950-6264

Mental Health America-Greater Houston: 833-251-7544 or https://mhahouston.org

National Association of School Psychologists:

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis

Texas/United Way Hotline (food, shelter, physical/mental health, financial, senior assistance) English/Spanish: dial 211 or United Way Houston

Health Resources and Support

Hurricane Preparedness for children/teens (with COVID too)

https://alertfind.com/a-kids-guide-to-disaster-preparedness/https://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-safety-hurricane.htm https://feedthechildren.org

https://ready.gov/hurricanes

Health Hotlines/Contacts

Disaster Distress Hotline:This helpline, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), provides immediate counseling for people affected by any disaster or tragedy. Call 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained professional from the closest crisis counseling center within the network.
Mental Health America-Greater Houston: 713-523-8963 org
https://988lifeline.org/: The Lifeline provides 24-hour, toll-free, and confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to connect with a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area. Support is available in English and Spanish.
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741 for free and confidential support 24 hours a day throughout the U.S.
Veterans Crisis Line:This helpline is a free, confidential resource for Veterans of all ages and circumstances. Call 1-800-273-8255, press “1”; text 838255; or chat online to connect with 24/7 support.