Student Resources - Timbercrest Middle

Health

Crisis Clinic
The Crisis Clinic is a great resource for suicide prevention and mental health support.

Suicide Prevention Information
FAQ on suicide, symptoms of depression and suicidal danger signs, most common misconceptions about suicide, what students should do if a friend had depression, what hospitalization does for depressives and a recommended reading list.

Teen Link - 206-461-4922 https://www.teenlink.org/
Crisis Text Line - Text "TALK to 741741 http://www.crisistextline.org/faq/

Depression Information
Information on depression provided by the National Institute for Mental Health.

Eating Disorders
Collection of information on eating disorders by a non profit organization.

Anxiety Disorders
The National Institute of Mental Health gives a sketch of each known anxiety disorder and has a keyword search to help identify symptoms.

Alanon/Alateen
This site contains basic information about this organization which assists adults and teens with alcohol related concerns. It includes 20 questions designed to help teenagers decide whether or not Alateen is for them.

Bullying

Around the country in recent years a frightening number of students have taken their own lives as a result of continually being bullied by their peers. We strive to create a safe and tolerant school environment for all of our students. Look for these warning signs in your student and contact your student's counselor if you suspect they are being bullied.

Often is missing school or is "too sick" to go
A sudden drop in grades
Seems anxious about riding the bus
Stops talking about school and friends
Starts acting despondent or depressed
Has unexplained bruises
Starts asking for rides to school
Frequent complaining of illness

Cyberbullying Resources:

Internet Safety Resources:

Volunteer

Volunteer Match
Search by area or volunteer opportunity types and categories.

United Way of King County
This is the best volunteer search engine we've found. You can search by zip code, types of volunteer opportunities and ages that volunteers need to be.

Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
Center in Woodinville that provides horse riding lessons for the disabled. Volunteers are constantly needed for caring for the horses and assisting with the lessons.

Youth Volunteer Corps
Local group volunteer opportunities for students in Jr. High and High School.

City Of Woodinville
Check out and sign up for upcoming volunteer opportunities.

King County
Volunteer opportunities through the county.

City of Bothell
Find out how to help out around Bothell.

YMCA
There are a variety of ways you can volunteer at YMCA.

YWCA
There are a variety of ways you can volunteer at YWCA.

Hopelink
Hopelink serves homeless and low income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities.

Friends of Youth
A group of special places that provide an array of services for young people and their families in the areas of prevention, shelter care and housing, and treatment across King and Snohomish Counties in WA.

Bothell Library
Find out about how to volunteer at the public library.

Undocumented Students

Educators For Fair Consideration
Empowering undocumented young people to achieve educational and career goals.

MALDEF - The Latino Voice for Civil Rights in America
Since MALDEF's founding, the civil rights organization has supported the next generation of civil rights advocated for the Latino community. MALDEF currently offers: a Scholarship Resource Guide for high school, college, and graduate students; and a Law School Scholarship Program for law students.

National College Access Network
Builds, strengthens and empowers communities committed to college access and success so that all students, especially those underrepresented in postsecondary education, can achieve their educational dreams.

Tip Sheet for Undocumented Students
This tip sheet is designed to help with some pressing questions that undocumented students may have while contemplating whether or not they can enroll in school.

National Immigration Law Center
One of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants with low income. They also conduct trainings, publish education materials, and provide legal counsel and strategic advice to support and strengthen other groups' advocacy work.

Big Future College Board
A mission-driven organization that connects students to college success an opportunity. College Board was created to expand access to higher education and has helpful information for undocumented students wanting to apply for college.

National Conference of State Legislatures
The nation's most respected bipartisan organization providing states support, ideas, connections and a strong voice on Capitol Hill. This organization advocates and provides information and support for undocumented students' tuition and support.

CUNY Citizenship Now!
CUNY Citizenship Now! is the largest University-based legal assistance program in the nation. They provide free, high quality and confidential citizenship and immigration law services to all.