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Happy Holidays!!

12/17/2019

 
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The winter break is a great time to relax, recharge and spend quality time with family.  I know we are looking forward to it.
However they can also be stressful and difficult for some.  Below are resources that are good to have any time of the year but we wanted to make sure you have them, especially while we are away!


National Support and Crisis Resources - 
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 

Save a number, save a life.
Lifeline Crisis Chat: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (available 24/7)
Crisis Text Line - 741741

The Trevor Lifeline: (866)-488-7386
TrevorChat 

Jason Foundation & their app is a great resource

Local Emergency Resources - 
Travis County Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT): 512-472-4357 - this can be used also for a well-check as well as immediate assistance.
Dell Children's Mental Health Unit admission line: 512-324-0029  
Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) and Austin Oaks can offer free assessments.  
You can go to any ER for a psychiatric evaluation (however you will be charged an emergency room fee) 
If you need to call 911, let them know it is a psychiatric emergency and request a mental health officer to also come out.

Counseling Resources - 
For the Love of Christi - support groups 
The Austin Center for Grief and Loss - group and individual counseling
If your child is currently under the care of a psychiatrist and/or therapist, you can always request an emergency session if you have concerns.  

Don't know if you should be concerned?  
Warnings signs
Additional warning signs
Additionally, we want to make to give a gentle reminder about connecting with your loved ones during the holidays. You may have seen this photo going around but we thought it was worth sharing as well. 
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Furthermore, there is tons of research behind the importance of giving and helping versus buying and having during the holidays. 

Check out some additional reasons why connection is important and ways to create that connection during the holidays! As a reminder, connection is a safe guard against loneliness and depression as well. 

As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to 
any counselor or LSSP at WHS!  We hope that you have a healthy and happy holiday! See you in January!

​Happy Holidays, Chaps!

Katie & Kristi

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