MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
NISD SAFELINESafeline is a proactive telephone hotline used to increase safety at Northside Schools. The system is an automated voicemail and text message system that is monitored and managed by the Northside ISD Police department. It is operated seven days a week, 24 hours a day and addresses reports of crime, violations of district policy, and safety concerns. The system is completely anonymous, although callers are encouraged to leave their names and telephone numbers. (210)397-7233
https://nisd.net/safeline/ |
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINEWe can all help prevent suicide. 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. Call 1-800-273-8255 or go to:
Suicidepreventionlifeline.org |
Findhelp.orgSearch and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost.
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Clarity Child Guidance Center
We are a nonprofit mental health treatment center providing programs specifically for kids ages 3-17. Our goal is to provide families throughout South Texas greater access to children's mental health care regardless of their ability to pay. For more information, visit:www.claritycgc.org
We are a nonprofit mental health treatment center providing programs specifically for kids ages 3-17. Our goal is to provide families throughout South Texas greater access to children's mental health care regardless of their ability to pay. For more information, visit:www.claritycgc.org
SAN ANTONIO COUNSELING AND BEHAVIORAL CENTERSan Antonio Counseling and Behavioral Center is here to improve the quality of life for children, adolescents, adults, and families through exceptional & discreet counseling.
www.SACounselingCenter.com |
AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION- MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESThe ACA has many mental health resources regarding anxiety, depression, family separation, grief & loss, LGBTQ+, Substance Abuse, and Suicide Prevention.
https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/mental-health-resources |
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI)NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.
https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions |
oTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Emergency Housing Assistance
This program provides support to San Antonio residents who are experiencing financial hardship during the COVID 19 crisis including rent, mortgage, internet, and utilities. Download the flyer above for more information or visit https://www.sanantonio.gov/nhsd/programs/fairhousing
AND https://covid19.sanantonio.gov/Services/Rent-and-Mortgage-Help-Housing |
The mission of NISD Adult Education and family literacy is to ensure that all adults who live in Texas have the skills necessary to function effectively in their personal and family lives, in the workplace, and in the community.
Many classes, programs, and workshops available at http://www.nisd.net/ace/adult-education including GED, Culinary Arts, and Computers & Technology
Many classes, programs, and workshops available at http://www.nisd.net/ace/adult-education including GED, Culinary Arts, and Computers & Technology
The Family Involvement Program was created to build communication with parents, staff, and the community by encouraging parents and families to actively participate in school activities and positively influence their child's education. A variety of workshops are available.
School Aged Parenting
The Northside ISD School Age Parenting Program is a program that provides support services to teen parents to help them stay in school and work towards academic success. SAPP is a drop-out recovery and prevention program.
The Northside ISD School Age Parenting Program is a program that provides support services to teen parents to help them stay in school and work towards academic success. SAPP is a drop-out recovery and prevention program.
One in Five Minds is a campaign to raise awareness about children's mental illness, to break down stigma, and to increase access to treatment for children. Clarity Child Guidance Center is the sponsor of One in Five Minds. www.1in5minds.org
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas actively looking for military little’s:
· Children & youth age 9-17
· Parent/guardian active military or deployed in San Antonio or Corpus Christi
We have an exciting new free mentoring initiative to provide additional support and friendship to our military little’s. Please call our office at 225.6322 for more information or email Eva Fernandez[email protected]. Thank you for your continued support!
· Children & youth age 9-17
· Parent/guardian active military or deployed in San Antonio or Corpus Christi
We have an exciting new free mentoring initiative to provide additional support and friendship to our military little’s. Please call our office at 225.6322 for more information or email Eva Fernandez[email protected]. Thank you for your continued support!
The work of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition. A 501(c)(3) non-profit, world-wide organization, the MCEC performs research, develops resources, conducts professional institutes and conferences, and develops and publishes resources for all constituencies. - See more at: http://www.militarychild.org/parents-and-students/resources
How frequently should my child have a comprehensive eye exam? Annually is recommended for school age children. An easy way to remember is to add "Annual Eye Exam" to your child's Back-to-School checklist and they'll start every school year with optimum visual performance to achieve both inside and outside of the classroom..
What if I don't have vision insurance? If you don’t have vision insurance or Medicaid, aren’t signed up for ACA and can’t afford an eye exam and glasses, or if you know of a school or organization that has children who could benefit, apply for a free comprehensive eye exam and pair of glasses through the Let’s Go See initiative. Let’s Go See is a national movement to raise awareness of the importance of annual eye exams for children as part of their yearly health routine and Visionworks is giving away 10,000 comprehensive eye exams and complete pairs of glasses to children in need. Find out more and nominate a child, school or organization at letsgosee.net.
What if I don't have vision insurance? If you don’t have vision insurance or Medicaid, aren’t signed up for ACA and can’t afford an eye exam and glasses, or if you know of a school or organization that has children who could benefit, apply for a free comprehensive eye exam and pair of glasses through the Let’s Go See initiative. Let’s Go See is a national movement to raise awareness of the importance of annual eye exams for children as part of their yearly health routine and Visionworks is giving away 10,000 comprehensive eye exams and complete pairs of glasses to children in need. Find out more and nominate a child, school or organization at letsgosee.net.