Resources and Information

Crisis Hotlines

• Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or​ text TalkWithUs to 66746. (TTY 1-800 -846-8517)
• Santa Fe Support Crisis hotline: 1-800-595-0869
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• National Substance Use and Disorder Issues Referral and Treatment Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• Teen Lifeline phone or text: 602-248-TEEN (8336)
• Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ suicide help): 866-488-7386 (text 202-304-1200 or Trevor Project online chat)
• Gulf Coast Center Crisis Line: 866-729-3848
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
• The TREVOR Project LGBTQ Crisis Hotline: 866-488-7386
• Crisis Text Line: www.crisistextline.org
• Text START: text start to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis
• Safe Call Now (First Responder Specific): 1-206-459-3020 OR 1-877-230-6060

Recommended Websites

• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• National Alliance on Mental Illness
• Mental Health Texas
• Texas Health and Human Services
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• NCTSN Childhood Traumatic Grief Website
• Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
• Suicide Prevention Toolkit
• NCTSN Childhood Traumatic Grief Website
   

Mentoring Resources

• Supporting Young People in the Wake of Violence and Trauma
• Wisdom of Age (for mentors)
• National Mentoring Resource Center
• Stress and Anxiety Reduction Resources
• Dr. Julie Kaplow, Baylor College of Medicine: Caregiving amidst COVID-19: How do we support our children during a pandemic?
• TDHHS: Managing Stress Tip-Sheet
• National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Foundation: Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019
• NAMI: NAMI Helpline Coronavirus Information and Resources Guide
• Anxiety and Depression Association of America: Coronavirus Anxiety - Helpful Expert Tips and Resources
• AARP: Resources and Information for Adults Over the Age of 55
• CDC: For First Responders - Taking Care of Yourself

Phone Apps

• ASK & Prevent Suicide: Easy steps to preventing suicide (iTunes) (Google Play)
• Breathe2Relax: Stress management tools and exercises (iTunes) (Google Play)
• Self-help Anxiety Management: Helps people manage anxiety (iTunes) (Google Play)
• Suicide Safer Home: Practical tips for parents and caregivers (iTunes) (Google Play)
• Texas Veterans: Access local, state, and national resources (iTunes) (Google Play)
• Virtual Hope Box: Stores personal messages, information, and pictures to promote mental wellness and crisis support (iTunes) (Google Play)

Education Resources (Free & Low Cost)

• Book Creator is a simple way for your students to make their own eBooks. This platform can be used to create for any subject across any grade level.
• CommonLit is a nonprofit education technology organization working to support all students with reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills. 
• Elementari engages students to write their own story, working at their own pace.  The platform provides illustrations to inspire stories, develop analytical thinking, and provide a source of pride for students in their personal writing and coding projects. 
•  Epic! is the leading digital library for kids 12 and under, and it is free for educators.  With Epic! you instantly get access to 35,000 of the best books, learning videos, quizzes, & more. 
• Prodigy is an engaging, curriculum-aligned math platform for students and teachers from 1st – 8th grade.  The platform encourages self-paced math practice for both in and out of school that is leveled based on your students’ progress.  
• Seterra is the ultimate map quiz site.  You can use already created geography and science quizzes to review learned information.  Through these quizzes you can explore the world and learn about its countries, capitals, cities, rivers, lakes, and more. 
• ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy is a comprehensive, research-validated curriculum for preschool through second grade.  Adventure Academy is a educational massive multiplayer online game, serving elementary and middle-school aged children with thousands of learning activities in a fun and safe virtual world. Reading IQ is a digital library and literacy platform for children 12 and under designed by reading experts to improve literacy skills.
• Breakout EDU is an immersive learning games platform that brings the challenge of an escape room to the classroom.  All Breakout EDU games require players to use critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication.
• Scholastic Learn at Home: Even when schools are closed, you can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys.
• Literacy Planet: This English learning tool includes every literacy aspect: reading, writing, speaking and listening.
• Mangahigh For Home: Our math learning tool for home is fully curriculum aligned and uses gamification to keep math fun and engaging for students. It can be a change of pace for students and keeps them motivated to learn math.
• Muzzy: The BBC created this video-based tool for learning several different languages.
• Fiction Express: This tool modernizes reading books by connecting children to professional authors and giving the choice of the direction of the story to the children.
• Twinkl: This website offers tons of free offline resources for different subjects and fun activities to do in breaks.
• Physics Central: This organization has created a historically accurate physics comic book about Nicholas Tesla. It is a fun way to get your child interested in physics.
• Physics Classroom: On this website you can find tons of online and offline resources surrounding physics. From handouts to videos and interactive concept builders, there is sure to be something that your child will like.
• 150 Educational Shows On Netflix
• Extensive List of Companies Offering Free Education Resources
• Udemy.com Online Education for Adults and Children

Small Business Resources

• The SBA launched https://www.sba.gov/page/covid-19-guidance-resources to provide information about resources small businesses can access now to navigate their business through the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes financing – working capital, microloans, express loans and lines of credit – and counseling services through the SBA Resource Partner Network to help businesses navigate preparedness plans.
• Since this is a constantly evolving situation, stay informed with updates from the SBA:
• Visit www.sba.gov/coronavirus for guidance and resources
• Check www.sba.gov/disaster for updates specific to SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans
• Follow us on Twitter at @SBAgov 
• Subscribe to email updates
• Contact your local SBA office

Financial Assistance

• If you need assistance finding food, paying for bills, accessing free childcare, or other essential services dial 211 or visit the website: www.211.org/services/covid19
• US Government assistance: www.usa.gov/benefits
• Health & Human Services/Social Services: www.hhs.gov/programs/social-services/index.html

Nonprofit Resources

• Technology assistance for nonprofits: https://preparerespondserve.org
• Disaster Planning and Recovery (TechSoup): Resources to ensure your organization is prepared for the next disaster. 
• Understanding the Videoconferencing Tools Available to Your Nonprofit (TechSoup): Find the perfect tool for your organization. 
• Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak (TechSoup): Options that can be implemented relatively quickly, with little to no external IT support. 
• Council of Nonprofits: COVID-19 Recommendations
• Ideas for Fundraising