Mental Health Resources
Our mental wellness levels can fluctuate at any time, not just during school hours. In order to provide ongoing support to our district families, we have listed some of the resources available to you both during and outside of school hours.
*denotes 24-hour access
Contact Information |
Resource |
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1.800.273.TALK(8255) |
National Suicide Prevention Hotline* |
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741741 |
Crisis Text Line – text MHFA to 741741* |
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1.800.950.NAMI |
National Alliance on Mental Health Helpline* |
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1.800.786.2929 |
National Runaway Safeline* |
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866-488-7386 or Text “START” to 678678
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The Trevor Project
Trained counselors are available 24/7 to support youth who are in crisis, suicidal, or in need of a listening ear. This agency specializes in providing support to the LGBTQI+ community. |
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1.888.628.9454 |
Nacional de Prevención Del Suicidio* |
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256-831-3121
256-236-6600 |
Oxford Police Department
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department – non-emergency line* |
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256-240-2144 |
Calhoun County DHR |
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American Red Cross of Alabama* |
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256-236-3403 |
Highland Health Mental Health Center |
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256-231-2240 |
Family Service Center |
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Help Guide: Self-help & Wellness Education |
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1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 |
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline |
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SAMHSA This link provides information on mental health services and treatment centers through an online service locator. You can search by location, age population served, payment options, languages spoken, etc. |
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310-855-4673 or text TEEN to 839863 |
Teen Line | Teens Helping Teens New parent site: www.teenlineonline.org/parents |
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https://jasonfoundation.com/get-involved/student/a-friend-asks-app/ |
“A Friend Asks” is a FREE smart-phone app that helps provide the information, tools and resources to help a friend (or yourself) who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide. Download the app today and encourage friends and family to do the same. Education is the key to prevention and with information like this as close as your smartphone; you could help save a life! |
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Mountain View Hospital 1-800-245-3645 Children’s Hospital Birmingham (205)939-9193 Grandview Hospital Birmingham (205)971-4743 |
Pediatrics Acute Psychiatric Care |
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(205) 638-7472 |
Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) Birmingham, Alabama links adult callers to mental health resources for children and teens. NOT A SUICIDE OR CRISIS HOTLINE |