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Child Abuse Prevention
- Tips for Safety and Well-Being of Children and Families During COVID-19—A guide for teachers, social workers, counselors, daycare providers, and others to help ensure kids are safe and healthy. (Courtesy Sacramento County Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services)
- Crisis Text Line—Text HOME to 741741. Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. People from anywhere in the US can text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line trains volunteers to support people in crisis.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline—Call 1 (800) 273-8255. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals.
- Disaster Distress Helpline—Call 1 (800) 985-5990 or text TALKWITHUS to 66746. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
- Crisis Services in Sacramento County—SCOE-recommended resources for students in crisis.