Mental Health, School & Community Resources

Resources For Students and Parent/Guardian/Caretakers:

• Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988 OR 1-800-273-8255

Warning Signs and Risk Factors

Teen Link

• Parent/Guardian/Caretaker Resource Information:

English

Spanish​

Chinese

Korean

Resources for Parent/guardian/caretakers:

Why Teens Cut

How Can I Help?

A Look at the Bigger Picture

For Parent/guardian/caretakers and Teens:

Alternatives to Self-Harm 

We all have bad days. If you're stuck in a rut, start by making sure your basic needs are met: 

 Watch this Ultimate Self-Care Guide

Mindfulness meditation has an enormous amount of neuroscience research backing it's positive impacts on our well being (including reducing anxiety, depression, and many other mental health issues).

Try a 5 minute beginner's Mindfulness Meditation 

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Anxiety Resources:

Video: what is happening in your body? ​

Article: Relaxation Techniques 

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See something? Say something! Report Bullying or Harassment by filing out the HIB form in Counseling Center or Online below!

Bullying and Harassment Reporting Form

​PCMS Harassment Brochure

Bullying Versus Drama

Child Mind Institute

Wellness Plan

LGBTQIA+ Supports:

The Trevor Project

PFLAG Eastside

Lambert House  

Gender Laws/Regulations

Sometimes it's easier to focus on what's not going right. To grow, we need to recognize and use our strengths. Do you know what your character strengths are? Click the link below to take the VIA Character Strengths Test. If you are under 13, your parent/guardian can create an account for you. 

Take the VIA Character Strengths test 

Free and Reduced Lunch Program  –  ISD Food Services

Cultural and Family Partnerships – ISD Family Liaisons, Equity Mission, etc.

VOICE is an in-school volunteer mentoring program helping students in ALL Issaquah schools. VOICE is powered by caring community volunteers who donate one hour a week to mentor students in a one-to-one school setting. Placements are made based on the mentors’ interests, location preference and time availability.

 Click Here to become a Mentor

Issaquah School District has partnered with Swedish to provide a full time, school-based Mental 
Health Counselor at PCMS. Please speak with your student's School Counselor to discuss the 
referral process. 

You can read more about the program here

Community Resource Directory 

The King County Library System offers free tutoring at local libraries and online.  Please see the Study Zone website for more information.