A child’s mental health is just as important as their physical health and deserves the same quality of support. —Kate Middleton
As believers, we have the opportunity to love those around us as God first loved us, including the children and teachers in our local public schools. Set up an email address specifically for your partner school so that students and staff can reach out with prayer requests, and be available to listen and pray. If the challenges are more than you can handle, let school administrators know and share these resources:
24/7 HOTLINES
- Domestic Violence Hotline:
- 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
- If you’re unable to speak safely, visit http://thehotline.org or text “START” to 88788
- Crisis Intervention Hotline:
- 832.416.1177
- TEENS: CALL 832.416.1199 TEXT 281.201.4430
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call 1-800-252-5400
- File non-urgent reports online at https://www.txabusehotline.org/Login/Default.aspx.
- Mental Health Crisis Hotline:
- 1-800-633-5686
- 24-hour KSBJ Prayer and Care line:
- 281-652-5555
- https://www.ksbj.org/prayer/
- Houston ISD Mental Health Hotline:
- 713-556-1340 (Students/Parents)
- 833-812-5181 (Employees)
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
- Hope and Healing Center & Institute (video)
- Mental Health America of Greater Houston
- A Guide for Faith Communities Serving People Experiencing Mental Illness and Their Caregivers
- Get Trained:
- Become a Chaplain (International Fellowship of Chaplains)
- Become a Counselor, Crisis Responder, or Mental Health Coach (International Board of Christian Care)
- Equip pastors, church staff, and congregation members to provide one-to-one Christian care to people who are hurting (Stephen Ministries)
Know of any other Mental Health resources? Let us know!
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