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Parent/Community Resources
This listing is not inclusive of all agencies but is provided by EISD as information for persons seeking counseling services. EISD assumes no responsibility for the services provided or costs incurred.
Please visit your school counselor if you have any questions or concerns.
- Speaker Series/Podcasts
- Local Support Groups
- Bullying
- E-cigarettes/Vaping
- Eating Disorders
- Grief & Loss
- Housing
- Internet Safety
- LBGTQIA
- Mental Health
- Relationships/Sexual Health
- Substance Abuse
- Suicide Prevention
Speaker Series/Podcasts
Local Support Groups
Local Support Groups
- NAMI Mental Health Education & Support Group Resource Guide
- OK2TALK
- Austin Area Support Groups Resource Guide
- Austin CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Dual Recovery Anonymous - Open to the community
- Brave Parents - support group for families affected by mental health diagnoses
Bullying
E-cigarettes/Vaping
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has updated materials on vaping available on its websites, including a one-pager with information on the vaping epidemic and resources for parents.
You may have seen an increase of vaping stories in the news recently. We are providing the following information so you may talk to your children on the dangers of vaping.
Teen Vaping and Lung Disease
Each Juul pod delivers the same amount of addictive nicotine as 20 cigarettes. Their mint, menthol, fruit, crème and mango flavors have fueled what the FDA warns is a “youth e-cigarette epidemic.”
The NBC News (7/10, Edwards) reports, “Addictions to electronic cigarettes are derailing the dreams of promising young athletes, leaving them struggling to breathe, keep up with their teammates and find motivation to practice” their sports.
Presentation by Steve Kelder, MPH, Ph.D
Know the risks. Take action. Protect our Kids.
Fact Sheet on e-cigarettes from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Eating Disorders
Grief & Loss
Housing
Internet Safety
LBGTQIA
LBGTQIA
- Out Youth Austin
- Waterloo Counseling Center
- The Trevor Lifeline, 866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386)
- PFLAG
- GLAAD
Mental Health
Relationships/Sexual Health
Relationships/Sexual Health
- LASSA - Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault
- loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline, (866) 331-9474
- National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-SAFE (7233)
- SafePlace
- National AIDS Hotline; 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
- Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D)
- Texas Advocacy Project
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse
- How to Deal with Cyberbullying & Substance Abuse
- Al-Anon/Alateen, 888-425-2666
- Teen and Family Services
- Palmer Drug Abuse (PDAP)
- Free Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and Referral, 1-844-309-6385
- Sage Recovery & Wellness Center Outpatient Dual Diagnosis Program for Substance Abuse and Mental Health for Adults and & Adolescents, Free Assessments 512-306-1394
- Sober Austin
- Dual Recovery Anonymous - Open to the community
- Crisis Call Center, 800-273-8255 or text ANSWER to 839863
- Rehab.com
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis support
- National Suicide Hotline, 800-SUICIDE (784-2433), 800-442-HOPE (4673)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 800-273-TALK (8255)
- SAVE - Warning Signs of Suicide
- The Trevor Lifeline, 866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386)
- MCOT - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, 512-472-HELP
- The Jason Foundation
Recent Announcements
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has updated materials on vaping available on its websites, including a one-pager with information on the vaping epidemic and resources for parents.
The Eanes-Westlake Speaker Series highlights topics about issues including relationships, depression, study skill tips, internet safety, resiliency, etc. The podcast is available through iTunes, Spotify, or Anchor.
You may have seen an increase of vaping stories in the news recently. We are providing the following information so you may talk to your children on the dangers of vaping.
Surgeon General's Advisory, Fact Sheets and more.
The NBC News (7/10, Edwards) reports, “Addictions to electronic cigarettes are derailing the dreams of promising young athletes, leaving them struggling to breathe, keep up with their teammates and find motivation to practice” their sports.