Resources 

Mental Health Resources

	Crisis Text Line in Ohio https://www.crisistextline.org Text 4hope to 741741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor within 5 minutes. This service is free, confidential and available 24/7. Data usage while texting Crisis Text Line is free and the number will not appear on the phone bill with the mobile service carrier. It is available to all ages.
	Miami University Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs and the Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success  http://www.miamioh.edu/cas/academics/centers/csbmhp/index.html
	National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) https://nami.org/Home
	OACBHA - County Behavioral Health Boards https://www.oacbha.org/
	Ohio Department of Education, Project Aware Ohio: Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/Ohio-PBIS/Project-AWARE-Ohio
	Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Addiction and Mental Health Providers https://mha.ohio.gov/get-help/find-a-provider/find-a-provider
	Youth Mental Health First Aid https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/population-focused-modules/youth/
	Youth Move Ohio https://youthmoveohio.com

 

Suicide Prevention Resources

	Be Present Ohio https://bepresentohio.org
	Life is Better With You Here: Focus on Black/African American youth and teens struggling with their mental health https://withyouhere.org
	National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
	Nationwide Children's Hospital: Signs of Suicide Prevention Program https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/Document/Get/161657
	Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Public Awareness Campaign Inventory https://mha.ohio.gov/community-partners/awareness-programs/public-awareness-programs/public-awareness-campaigns
	Ohio Suicide Prevention Fundation (OSPF) https://www.ohiospf.org
	Sources of Strength Ohio https://www.sourcesofstrengthohio.org
	SuicidePrevention.Ohio.gov https://suicideprevention.ohio.gov/Schools/Middle-and-High-School
	Zero Suicide https://zerosuicide.edc.org

 

Substance Misuse Resources

	Ohio Youth Led Prevention Network https://preventionactionalliance.org/connect/ohio-youth-led-prevention-network/
	Prevention Action Alliance https://preventionactionalliance.org
	Start Talking! https://starttalking.ohio.gov
	Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Programs (UMADAOP) https://mha.ohio.gov/get-help/prevention-services/urban-minority-outreach
	Youth Move Ohio https://youthmoveohio.com

 

Tobacco and Vapor Use Resources (Ohio Tobacco Quit Line: 1-800-QUIT-NOW

	American Lung Association N-O-T: Not On Tobacco Teen Smoking and Vaping Cessation Program https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/helping-teens-quit/not-on-tobacco
	CDC - Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults Good general information as well as some useful graphics. https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/Quick-Facts-on-the-Risks-of-E-cigarettes-for-Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults.html
	FDA/Scholastic, "The Real Cost of Vaping" (ELA, Math, Science/Technology/Health, and Social Studies for grades 6-12) https://www.scholastic.com/youthvapingrisks/index.html
	Know the Risks: E-Cigarettes and Young People (Surgeon General) https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/default.htm
	My Life My Quit, Just for Teens Text "Start My Quit" to 36072 https://oh.mylifemyquit.org/index
	Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Tobacco Free Schools website https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/tobacco-use-prevention-and-cessation/prevention
	SAMSHA Reducing Vaping Among Youths and Young Adults Resource guide for youth vaping prevention https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/SAMHSA_Digital_Download/PEP20-06-01-003_508.pdf
	SmokeFree.gov (Smokefree TXT for Teens, QuitSTART App, Live online chat, Build my Vaping Quit Plan, SmokefreeUS on Instagram) https://teen.smokefree.gov
	Stanford Prevention Toolkit E-cigarette and Vaping Modules https://med.stanford.edu/tobaccopreventiontoolkit/curriculum-decision-maker/by-module/E-Cigs.htm/
	Truth Initiative to help young people quit vaping - This is Quitting Text "DITCHVAPE" to 88709 https://truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting
	Truth Initiative Vaping Dictionary https://truthinitiative.org/sites/default/files/media/files/2020/06/Truth_Vaping_Lingo_Dictionary_FINAL.pdf
	Truth Initiative, "Vaping: Know the Truth" https://truthinitiative.org/curriculum

 

Marijuana, Rx Misuse and Illegal Drug Use Resources

	Prevention Action Alliance - Learn About Marijuana https://preventionactionalliance.org/learn/about-marijuana
	The G.A.P. Network (Through Grief, Advocating for Prevention Network) https://preventionactionalliance.org/connect/the-gap-network-2

 

Gambling Resources (Gambling Hotline: 1-800-589-9966)

	Change the Game https://changethegameohio.org/our-mission
	Ohio for Responsible Gambling https://org.ohio.gov
	Problem Gambling Network of Ohio https://pgnohio.org

 

School Climate Resources

	National Center on Safe and Supportive Learning Environments https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/school-climate-improvement
	ODE Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Resources https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/PBIS-Resources
	ODE Trauma Informed Schools https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/PBIS-Resources/Trauma-Informed-Schools
	ODE Social and Emotional Learning Standards https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Social-and-Emotional-Learning/Social-and-Emotional-Learning-Standards

 

School Safety Resources

	Ohio School Safety Center https://ohioschoolsafetycenter.ohio.gov
	Ohio School Safety Center Required Safety and Violence Prevention Training https://ohioschoolsafetycenter.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/ossc/pre-k-12-schools/training/required-safety-and-violence-prevention-training
	Ohio School Safety Center Pre-K-12 Schools Information https://ohioschoolsafetycenter.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/ossc/pre-k-12-schools
	Ohio Department of Education Anti-Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Resources https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/Anti-Harassment-Intimidation-and-Bullying-Resource
	Ohio Department of Education Safety and Violence Education Students (SAVE Students) Act https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/Safety-and-Violence-Education-Students-SAVE-Stude

 

Dating Violence Resources (State)

	Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline: 24/7 confidential support https://www.ohiosexualviolencehelpline.com
	EquitasHealth Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO) LGBTQ+ resource 1-866-862-7286 or text and advocate: 1-614-333-1907 https://equitashealth.com/programs/bravo
	Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence https://oaesv.org
	Ohio Domestic Violence Network https://www.odvn.org
	Ohio Men's Action Network https://ohman-ohio.org

 

Dating Violence Resources (National)

	National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org
	Love is Respect National Teen Dating Violence Hotline 1-866-331-9474 or text "LOVEIS" to 22522 https://www.loveisrespect.org
	Polaris: Human Trafficking National Hotline 1-88-373-7888 https://polarisproject.org
	RAINN: National Sexual Assault Hotline. 24/7. Confidential. 800-656-HOPE (4673) https://rainn.org/get-help
	Futures without Violence Children youth and teens resources for parents and teachers Safety Cards can be ordered for cost of shipping only Start Strong Curriculum Red Riots: Coaching Boys into Men https://www.futureswitihoutviolence.org/children-youth-teens
	Darkness to Light - empowering adults to prevent child sexual abuse https://www.d2l.org
	Male Survivor (Men overcoming sexual trauma) https://malesurvivor.org
	PACEs Connection (Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences) https://www.pacesconnection.com
	GLSEN https://www.glsen.org
	The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org

 

Additional Resources

	LGBTQ issues in K-12 education https://www.glsen.org
	Hispanic/Latinx https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Hispanic-Latinx
	Support for LGBTQ young people https://thetrevorproject.org
	Ohio Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-OHIO-HELP    1-844-644-6435
	National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
	National Dating Abuse Hotline: 1-800-331-9474
	Stopbullying.gov (national bullying resources)
	Childhelp.org (supports victims of child abuse and neglect)
	Loveisrespect.org (anonymous and confidential advice about dating and violence)