NCHS Social Worker: Thanksgiving Dinner Distribution

Mission Bible Church is hosting a free, drive-through Thanksgiving dinner distribution in Morris. No need to register or show proof of residency; just go to Saratoga school on November 21st after 4pm (giveaway starts at 4:30). A full (uncooked) dinner is boxed and can be placed right in the trunk of the car. Download the flyer here (PDF)

24/7 Crisis Lines & Mental Health Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
988 or online at 988lifeline.org provides free, 24/7, confidential support (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline).

Boystown National Hotline:
Call 800-448-3000 or TTY 800-448-3000 for crisis and support line for children, youth and their parents, 24/7, Spanish available.

Childhelp:
(1.800.4ACHILD) This 24/7 anonymous, confidential provides assistance in 170 languages to adults, children, and youth regarding child abuse.

Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with counselors 24/7/365.

Hopeline Suicide Crisis Hotline:
Call 1-800-SUICIDE for a 24-hour National Suicide Crisis Hotline that automatically directs the call to the nearest crisis center.

National Runaway Safeline:
(1.800.RUNAWAY) This is a 24/7 crisis line for youth thinking about running away, for youth already on the run, and adults worried about a runaway.

Teen Lifeline:
Call (24/7/365) or Text 1-800-248-8336 (weekdays 12-9pm and weekends), for crisis support or peer counseling (3-9pm daily).

The Trevor Project:
Call 866-4-U-TREVOR or text “START” to 678678 to reach the LGBTQ Youth Suicide Hotline.

Hopeline:
800-442-HOPE (4673) provides phone support by trained suicide prevention volunteers.

IM ALIVE:
College students in crisis can chat online with volunteers certified in crisis intervention, and colleges can host on-campus events to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention.

Mental Health America:
800-969-NMHA (6642) refers callers to local mental health services or support programs.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) HelpLine:
Get information and support from NAMI’s Helpline (10am-10pm ET) by calling at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), texting ("HelpLine" to 62640), emailing (helpline@nami.org), or online chat (NAMI.org/help)

National Parent Hotline:
1-855-427-2736 provides emotional support for parents and caregivers from a trained advocate.

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator:
Search for treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance use/addiction and/or mental health problems.

For other information, this website has great resources listed:

Thanksgiving Dinner Distribution | Posted 11/12/24

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