Resources for Teachers
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Pennsylvania Crisis Text Line: Text "PA" or "HOME" to 741-741 to text with a trained Crisis Counselor through United Way of Pennsylvania
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. Or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
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Safe2Say
Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late.
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Cyber Safety from the PA Attorney General
The Office of Attorney General’s number one priority is to keep all the citizens of Pennsylvania safe, starting with our youth. Children are our greatest resource, and the Attorney General’s office works vigorously to protect young people from drugs, violence and crime.
The office encourages kids and their parents and schools to get involved in these efforts.