Brandywine School District
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Mental Health Support
Supporting our students’ mental health is a top priority for BSD. At each school there are trained professionals that can help your student through a crisis. All schools offer age appropriate support for their students. If you find your child is in crisis and needs help, contact your school’s counselor. They can offer confidential support and connect you with the appropriate services to help your child.
If your child is experiencing a mental health emergency, there are agencies available to help. Please consult the flyers attached here to learn more about the local services available and ideas to make the transition back to school less overwhelming.
Resources Outside of School
Police/Fire/Ambulance.........................................9-1-1
Crisis/Text Line....................................................Text DE to 741741
Child Mental Health Crisis Line...........................1-800-969-HELP (4375)
Sexual Assault Crisis Services............................1-800-262-9800
Suicide/Crisis Lifeline..........................................Text 988
National Hotlines
LGBT National Help Center
1-800-246-7743 (call/online chat)
LGBTQ Youth Crisis Line
1-866-488-7386 (call) or text START to 678 678/online chat
National Eating Disorders Association
1-800-931-2237 (call/text/online chat)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (call/online chat)
1-800-799-SAFE (call/online chat)
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
1-888-373-7888 (call/text/online chat)
1-888-373-7888 (call/text/online chat)
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE ( call/online chat)
1-800-656-HOPE ( call/online chat)
National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
1-866-331-9474 call or text LOVEIS to 678 678/online chat
1-866-331-9474 call or text LOVEIS to 678 678/online chat
S.A.F.E. Alternatives (cutting/self injury)
1-800-DONTCUT (366-8288)
1-800-DONTCUT (366-8288)
SAMHSA Helpline (substance abuse)
1-800-662 HELP (4357)
1-800-662 HELP (4357)
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK ( or text 988)
1-800-273-TALK ( or text 988)
Be SMART
Be SMART is an organization dedicated to raising awareness about secure gun storage in the home and why it matters. Firearms are now the leading cause of death among children in the United States, but these tragedies are preventable. The Be SMART campaign was launched in 2015 to promote responsible gun ownership in order to reduce the deaths, injuries and trauma that can result when a child or teen is able to access a gun. Website
Be SMART is an organization dedicated to raising awareness about secure gun storage in the home and why it matters. Firearms are now the leading cause of death among children in the United States, but these tragedies are preventable. The Be SMART campaign was launched in 2015 to promote responsible gun ownership in order to reduce the deaths, injuries and trauma that can result when a child or teen is able to access a gun. Website