Immediate Resources

• If urgent, call 911 or go to ER with pediatric psychiatric unit; in greater Boston, this includes Boston Children’s Hospital, and the Franciscan/McLean.
• Worries? Anonymous text line (877) 870-4673 or website for Samariteens.
• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 / 7 at (800) 273-8255
• Tip Sheet – Talking with Children After Traumatic Events
• Tip Sheet – Practicing Self-Care After Traumatic Events
• The Dougy Center for youth in grief
• Toolkit for schools – After a suicide (AFSP / SPRC)

Information You Should Know

• The best referral service in Massachusetts
• Depression is the most common factor in suicide and prevention
• COVID and mental health: https://home.mcleanhospital.org/covid-webinars

Useful Links on Resilience Building

• For new parents and grandparents, this is one of several resources for play activities early in the prevention continuum at DevelopingChild.Harvard.edu
• Build resilience during ages 9-12 in the virtual Wellness Center
• Ten ways to build healthy coping skills
• Safe web site for kids to read what other kids write about depression
• COVID and mental health on demand and scheduled webinars https://home.mcleanhospital.org/covid-webinars