Supporting Students' Mental Health and Well-Being

The opioid overdose crisis has deeply impacted communities across the nation, and young people are not immune to its effects. Understanding the signs of opioid overdose, knowing how to respond, and being informed about prevention strategies are critical steps in safeguarding the health and safety of children and youth.

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Every year across the nation, thousands of children are treated in emergency rooms for medication-related poisonings that often occur when they find and ingest drugs that are not stored securely.

Safely storing prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications and other potentially dangerous substances is key to protecting children and adults.

By keeping medications out of reach and sight, and ensuring they are securely stored (even at a friend or family member’s home), we can reduce the risk of these preventable emergencies and protect our children.

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Content Warning: This section contains references to self-harm and suicide.

According to a study, households that locked both firearms and ammunition were 78% less likely to experience self-inflicted firearm injuries and had an 85% lower risk of accidental firearm injuries among children, compared to households that did not lock either (Grossman et al., 2005).

Storing firearms safely is important to keep everyone safe, especially children. When firearms are not stored properly, accidents can happen, like a child finding a gun and getting hurt, or someone stealing it and using it for a crime.

To prevent accidents, firearms should be kept unloaded, locked up, and away from ammunition. There are many easy-to-use options, like lockboxes or safes, that can stop children or others from accessing them.

By storing firearms safely, we can help prevent accidents and keep our homes and communities safer.

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If you or someone you know are in crisis, need help right now, and need to talk: 

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 9-8-8
• Chat online
• Or, text “LISTEN” to 741-741

If you or someone you know are in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1.

Additional crisis resources: 

Domestic Violence 

Washington Coalition against Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-562-6025

Sexual Assault 

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 
Providence Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse Crisis Line: 425-252-4800

Child Abuse or Neglect

End Harm 1-866-363-4276

Suicidal Ideation/Self-Harm

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:  Dial 9-8-8
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
I’m Hurting: 1-800-584-3578
Crisis Connections: 1-866-427-4747
Teen Link: 1-866-833-6546

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At Dougy Center, our mission is to provide grief support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families can share their experiences before and after a death. We provide support and training locally, nationally, and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children who are grieving.

Fentanyl Resources for Youth

Fentanyl Resources for Adults Who Care About Youth

Growing Up Drug Free

One Pill Can Kill

Truth Initiative

12 Things Parents Can Do to Prevent Addiction

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Parent Resources

Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) Toolkit for Parents and Caregivers
     

Youth Behavioral Health
Youth Mental Health
Social Media Safety
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Youth Behavioral Health Infographic
Whole-Person Health Is Key to Wellbeing

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Opioids
Teen Health Hub WA
 

Teen Health Hub WA - Find links to quality, accurate information on health topics that are important to you. Each link is vetted by DOH’s Adolescent and Young Adult Health Team and reviewed by the Youth Advisory Council.