The two FRSD counselors, Mr. Ryan Chambers and Mrs. Brittany McMillan have compiled a list of resources for families around mental health during these stressful times. They can be reached by email at rchambers@fernridge.k12.or.us and bmcmillan@fernridge.k12.or.us. Feel free to reach out to them if you have any questions, or need to talk to someone. They are willing able and willing to call and talk if there is a need.
The links below are for students and parents to general mental health and/or crisis information.
Thrive Behavioral Health–There are numerous local, national and international organizations in place that provide information and support to help children, teens, and their parents work through life’s many challenges.
https://www.thrivebehavioral.com/resources/links/
Oregon Department of Education–Mental Health and Social Support Materials
https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/healthsafety/Pages/COVID19.aspx
Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS)–1-855-503-7233
https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/Pages/index.aspx
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline–1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Trevor Project–The Trevor Project is the leading notional organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to members of the LBGTQ+ community.
1-866-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Parenting Now!–Parenting Now! provide support and education so that all children are raised by nurturing, skilled parents.
https://parentingnow.org/
SafeOregon–Provides kids, parents, schools and their communities a way to report safety threats of potential acts of violence.
https://www.safeoregon.com/