Our students are important to us. We are interested in your well-being and want to provide support as we are able. This list of resources might provide insight and advice for a variety of circumstances. Please note that many of these resources might not be available in every country Griggs students live. We hope that you will find something here that can help, but that they will give you ideas of what to look for in terms of local support.
Carry each other’s burdens and so you will fulfill the law of Christ.
– Galatians 6:2
Below we have provided some resources for students and their families who need support beyond their immediate social circles. Many are American-based sources. Unfortunately we don’t have the ability to provide this kind of resourcing to every country we serve, but some of these resources may work where you live, or you may be able to find an equivalent one in your area with an internet search.
National Helplines (US)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Lifeline Helpline 988. Call or Text.
Text a Crisis Counselor 741741. You are not alone. You never know who might need a Crisis Text Line. Pass it on and tell the people in your life to text HOME to 741741 if they’re ever in a crisis.
Find general information on mental health and locate treatment services in your area. 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) Speak to a live person Monday through Friday from 8am to 8pm EST.
NEDA National Helpline 1-800-931-2237; Helpline volunteers are trained to help find the support and information needed.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline offers free and confidential assistance to people with mental health disorders, their family members, and their caregivers. 800-950-6264; Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. (EST)
The National Institute on Drug Abuses is a part of the National Institutes of Health which developed the website to educate 11-15-year-olds and families and schools, on the science behind drug abuse, to empower students to make healthful decisions. There are animated illustrations, quizzes, and games to clarify concepts, check knowledge and have fun through interaction.
This hotline provides counseling for youth with pregnancy, molestation, suicide, and child abuse concerns. It also gives referrals to local drug treatment centers, shelters, and counseling services. 800-442-HOPE (4673)
This link will take you to the North American Division Family Ministries directory for Christian Counselors. You will be directed to the Christian Care Network for Christian Counselors. Listings in this directory are not sanctioned or recommended by the North American Division Family Ministries Department or the Office of Education.
This website provides up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents.
ADHD & Behavioral Disorders
This national organization provides education, advocacy, and support for individuals with ADHD.
This website offers information about ADHD symptoms, medications and treatment resources, behavior advice, school and learning support, weekly free webinars, and a newsletter.
This website is a support for parents and families. It provides information regarding ADHD, learning concerns, family dynamics, and community events.
Eating Disorders
This website has information regarding eating disorders, how to seek treatment, and support groups for individuals and families.
This website has information regarding eating disorders, how to seek treatment, and support groups for individuals and families.
Eating Disorders Support Groups
Anxiety & Trauma
There is a self-test for teens to complete and take to a health professional.
This foundation’s website has information about OCD, effective treatments, lists of health professionals treating OCD, and links to other websites. There is also an online web magazine with youth authors and OCD experts.
The website gives information on PTSD with an easy-to-read booklet on PTSD that explains what it is when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help.
This website provides multiple resources on trauma.
“PBIS World offers a variety of strategies and interventions that align with the three tiers of the PBIS framework. Many of these interventions can be tailored to the needs of students impacted by ACEs and trauma.”
Depression & Bipolar Disorders
This website gives “information and downloadable facts sheets on depressive disorders.”
This website is a “patient-directed national organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses. The alliance fosters an environment of understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information written in language the general public can understand.”
This website educates “people about clinical depression, offers a confidential way for people to get screened for symptoms of the illness, and guide people toward appropriate professional help if necessary.”
This University Center was developed “to improve the quality of life for all children and youth especially those with, or at risk for, special needs, and their families. The center directly serves vulnerable children and their families.”
This association “offers a wide variety of free of low-cost online resources parents, teachers and others working with children and youth through their website and its Center for Children and Youth.”
Check & Connect is an evidence-based approach to mentoring students that includes goal-setting, intervention, family partnerships, and progress monitoring.
These resources and links are being provided for informational purposes only. Griggs International Academy and Andrews University are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external sites or for that of subsequent links. Please contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.