Bullying/Cyberbullying Prevention

DoSomething.org
Positivity Page - https://dosomething.org/article/whats-new-this

Empowering Parents
Bullying FAQs - https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/my-child-is-being-bullied-what-should-i-do/

MyVision.org
How to Combat Childhood Bullying for Wearing Glasses - https://myvision.org/guides/bullying-from-glasses/

NASP Resources 
Bullying: Facts for Schools and Parents - www.nasponline.org/resources/factsheets/bullying_fs.aspx 
CyberSmart! Cyberbullying Awareness Curriculum - www.nasponline.org/resources/cyberbullying/index.aspx

National Bullying Prevention Center
Bullying Prevention - https://pacer.org/bullying/

PA Department of Education Office for Safe School
PA Bullying Prevention Consultation Line - (866) 716-0424

STOMP OUT Bullying
Anti-bullying and cyberbullying - https://stompoutbullying.org/

Stop Bullying
Bullying Resources - https://www.stopbullying.gov/

Stop Bullying Now! 
Stop Bullying Now! -  http://www.stopbullying.gov/

STOP Cyberbullying 
STOP Cyberbullying - www.stopcyberbullying.org

 

Child Safety  

Childhelp
National Child Abuse Hotline - https://www.childhelp.org/ or (800) 442-4453

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
ChildLine - http://www.keepkidssafe.pa.gov/resources/childline/index.htm  or (800) 932-0313

Pennsylvania State Police 
Megan's Law Website - www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us or (866) 771-3170

Community Service  

United We Serve 
United We Serve - http://www.serve.gov/

National Crime Prevention Council 
McGruff's Safety Tips - www.mcgruff.org

Disaster Preparedness  

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) 
FEMA for Kids - www.fema.gov

United States Department of Homeland Security 
Ready Kids - www.ready.gov/kids 

American Red Cross 
"Tools for Teachers & Parents" - www.redcross.org

Drug & Alcohol Awareness  

Addiction Center
Teenage Substance Abuse Prevention - www.addictioncenter.com

Al-Anon Family Groups
Alcohol Abuse Resources - https://al-anon.org/

Alcohol Rehab Guide
Underage Drinking - https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/resources/underage-drinking/
Warning Signs of Alcoholism - https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/alcohol/warning-signs/

Rehab Spot

Teenage Drug Addiction - https://www.rehabspot.com/drugs/who-addiction-affects/teenage-drug-addiction/

Rehabs.org
Free Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers - https://rehabs.org/centers/pennsylvania/pittsburgh/

United States Drug Enforcement Agency 
Think Twice - www.justthinktwice.com

Environmental Education

United States Environmental Protection Agency 
Environmental Kids Club - www.epa.gov/kids/

 

Financial and Estate Planning for Children With Disabilities - https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs/
Travel Guide for Parents of Children with Disabilities - https://www.moneygeek.com/insurance/auto/resources/driving-a-child-with-special-needs/

Fire Safety  

Delmar Designs
A Kids Guide to Fire Safety at Home - www.delmarfans.com/educate/basics/fire-safety-home/

National Fire Protection Association 
NFPA Quick Links - www.nfpa.org

Smokey The Bear Online 
Smokey Kids - https://smokeybear.com/en/smokey-for-kids

Food Safety

Gateway to Government Food Safety 
Food Safety - www.foodsafety.gov

 

Academic Guru
How to Focus on School Work After the Death of a Loved One - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjrk15h2LhY&feature=em-subs_digest-g

 

Bereavement Resources - https://www.newyorklife.com/foundation/bereavement-support

Healthy Living  

Federal Citizen Information Center 
Kids.gov - www.kids.gov

InsuranceWith
Traveling Abroad with a Disability - https://www.insurancewith.com/travelling-with-a-medical-condition/travelling-abroad-with-a-disability/

Home Safety  

CodeRedRover.org 
Home Safety for Kids -  http://www.safekids.org/

RS Components Ltd.
Home Safety Checklist for Wheelchair Users - https://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=/home-safety-checklist-wheelchair-users

YourLocalSecurity.com
Home Security, Crime Prevention & Safety Center for Kids - http://yourlocalsecurity.com/home-security-crime-prevention-safety-center

Internet Safety/Resource  

Broadband Search
Affordable Internet Providers - https://www.broadbandsearch.net/service/pennsylvania/Mars

Center for Schools and Communities 
Protecting Kids Online - https://www.center-school.org/

Compare the Market
Understanding Screen Addiction and Responsible Digital Use - https://www.comparethemarket.com/broadband/content/screen-usage-guide/

Consumer Affairs
Best Anti-virus Software Companies - https://www.consumeraffairs.com/computers/antivirus-software/

ConsumerNotice.org
Internet Safety for Kids - https://www.consumernotice.org/data-protection/internet-safety-for-kids/

MyVision.org
Screen Time Guide for Parents - https://myvision.org/guides/screen-time-guide/

SafeTeens.Com 
Internet Safety for Teens - www.safeteens.com

CompariTech
LGBTQ cyberbullying: A guide for parents and educators - https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/lgbtq-cyberbullying/

 

It Gets Better Project
Youth Support Services - http://www.itgetsbetter.org/

GLSEN
Take Action - https://www.glsen.org/take-action

 

National Coalition for LGBT Health
Advocacy, Education & Resources - https://healthlgbt.org/

Stop Bullying Now! 
Stop Bullying Now! - https://www.stopbullying.gov/bullying/lgbtq

 

The Trevor Project
LGBTQ Suicide Prevention - http://www.thetrevorproject.org

Trans Lifeline
Hotline - https://www.translifeline.org/

The Welcoming Project
LGBTQ Community & Allies - https://thewelcomingproject.org/

Mental Health

Access Services
Crisis Support Hotline - (855) 634-4673

Arrow Passage Recovery
Fast Facts About Mental Illness - https://www.arrowpassage.com/mental-illness-facts/

 

MyTutor
Teen Mental Health – A Guide for Parents - https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/teen-mental-health-a-guide-for-parents/ 

 

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Find Treatment - https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment

 

Mental Health Resources - https://www.teenhelp.com/

 

Support Hotline - https://teenlineonline.org/

Mental Health & High School Curriculum Guide - http://teenmentalhealth.org/

Missing/Exploited Children  

Pennsylvania State Police 
Amber Alert - https://www.psp.pa.gov/amber-alert/Pages/amber-alert.aspx

MissingKids.org 
MissingKids - www.missingkids.org

 

Cutting and Self-Harm - https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/cutting-and-self-harm.htm

Self-Injury Resources - https://selfinjury.com/

Child Mind Institute
Treating Sensory Processing Issues - https://childmind.org/article/treating-sensory-processing-issues/

Raising a Sensory Smart Child
Working with Schools - https://www.sensorysmarts.com/working_with_schools.html

WikiLawn
How to Create a Safe, Sensory-Friendly Backyard Landscape for Your Child With Special Needs -  https://www.wikilawn.com/blog/landscaping/create-safe-sensory-friendly-backyard-landscape-special-needs-child/

 

Suicide Prevention

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Find Support - https://afsp.org/find-support/

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Suicide Prevention - https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/

HopeLine
Crisis Text Line - Text "LISTEN" to 741-741

IMALIVE
Online Crisis Network - https://www.imalive.org/

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - (800) 273-8255 or http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 

The STAR Center
Services for At-Risk Teens - www.starcenter.pitt.edu 

The Trevor Project
LGBTQ Suicide Prevention - http://www.thetrevorproject.org

#bethe1to 
Be the One to Help - https://www.bethe1to.com/

Transportation Safety   

Arash Law
The Definitive Guide to Car Seat Safety for Kids - https://arashlaw.com/the-definitive-guide-to-car-seat-safety-for-kids/

Federal Highway Administration 
Pedestrian Safer Journey - https://www.pedbikeinfo.org/pedsaferjourney/index.html

KidsHealth 
"Staying Safe in the Car and on the Bus" - http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/car_safety.html

PennDOT (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation)
Safety - https://www.penndot.pa.gov/TravelInPA/Safety/Pages/default.aspx

​Traffic Safety and Driver Topics - https://www.penndot.pa.gov/TravelInPA/Safety/TrafficSafetyAndDriverTopics/Pages/default.aspx

Safe Kids Worldwide
Pedestrian Safety - https://www.safekids.org/other-resource/pedestrian-safety-useful-links

 

MyVision.org
Resources for Students With Vision Impairment - https://myvision.org/guides/resources-for-students-visual-impairment/

Any organizations and/or links listed on this page are offered for informational purposes only and do not constitute any endorsement or warranty of services by Mars Area School District. Any individual choosing to contact any of the above organizations does so at their own risk and Mars Area School District, it agents and employees assume no liability that may be attributed to use of these providers/agencies.