Behavioral Health Resources

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For additional guidance or individualized support, please reach out to your child’s school counselor or contact our district-wide Social Worker at SYOUNG1@WSSD.org
Disclaimer: This information is provided as a resource to our community. Wallingford-Swarthmore School District does not endorse nor recommend any specific agency, service, or support. The School District is not financially responsible if a community member should elect to engage any agency, services or supports.

988: A Direct Link for Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support

Starting on July 16, 2022, people who call, text, or chat with 988 in Pennsylvania will be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The existing Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will remain available.

988 can be used by anyone, any time, at no cost. Trained crisis response professionals can support individuals considering suicide, self-harm, or any behavioral or mental health need for themselves or people looking for help for a loved one experiencing a mental health crisis. Lifeline services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at no cost to the caller.

988 Resources

• SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - 988 Information

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Learn more about 988 Lifeline

• Talking To Children About War

• Talk With Your Child About Alcohol and Drugs

• E-Cigarettes and Youth - What Parents Need to Know

• Answering Your Child's Tough Questions

• Talking to Kids When They Need Help

• Talking to Children About Difficult News

• School Avoidance ESS

• Signs and Symptoms for Young Children and Adolescents

• Vaping: Understanding the Risk & Tips to Avoid Use

• A Parent's Guide to Vaping