SOS RESOURCES FOR YOUTH
To help ASSESS YOUR NEED go to the question that most fits you right now: (Each question links directly to corresponding content.)
There is no doubt that these are trying times for all of us. Parents and students are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress due to the pandemic, social unrest, and all the adjustments that these circumstances are requiring of us. We have talked with many of you and realized that we are all looking to mindfulness for different reasons.We have organized this document into three categories of need: immediate crisis, daily challenges, and ongoing emotional growth, resilience and well being. Determining this is critical to ensure your child remains safe and you get the help most appropriate to your need.
Sometimes we reach for mindfulness when what we need most immediately is to deal with a particular crisis. We recommend consulting your healthcare providers first and then incorporating mindfulness instruction and practice as a support of a particular medical regime, including talk therapy.
Mindfulness alone is sometimes not sufficient support.
The ideal approach = Medical Care Provider + Mental Health Therapy + Mindfulness education.
Immediate Crisis/Immediate Need:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for Youth:
1-800-273-TALK (8255) – English
1-888-628-9454 – Español
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.
National Institute of Mental Health – English
National Institute of Mental Health – Spanish
SAFE UT
On Safe UT you can start a chat with a crisis counselor or submit a tip to a school is you are worried about someone at risk of suicide.
SAFE UT APP – Link to the APP STORE so you can download this free app to your phone.
Utah Strong Recovery Project:
No cost crisis counseling available Everyday 7a-7p. Call/text 385-386-2289
Rough Day Resources: Stressed out, can’t focus, anxious, depressed?
TRY ONE OF THESE OPTIONS:
NAME 3 THINGS! If your mind is spinning, try taking a deep breath. As you exhale, look around you and name 3 things you see, smell, hear, or feel/touch. Repeat until you feel a little relief from the busy mind.
BREATHE! Sometimes when we are stressed we hold our breath, when what we need to do is breathe more deeply. Try these two guided breathing exercises and notice what you feel after a few minutes of conscious breath work.
GET OUTSIDE! Go for a walk with a friend, lay in the grass and watch the clouds, take your pet for a hike, breathe some fresh air…
REACH OUT TO A FRIEND, MENTOR, FAMILY MEMBER: Call, text, or video chat with a trusted friend is good medicine for us all and helps us feel connected and loved.
LISTEN TO THESE BRIEF HEADSPACE MEDITATIONS: We are big fans of Headspace and all that they do. Try out these guided meditations and notice how you feel afterwards. Also, see below for more information about how to download their app.
Ongoing Mindfulness Resources for Continued Resilience and Wellbeing
HEADSPACE FOR ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS
Headspace has created a free selection of meditation, sleep, and other experiences designed to support you during Covid-19. Click here for immediate access to these resources: https://www.headspace.com/covid-19
To unlock additional content outside of the free offerings, subscribe by going to https://www.headspace.com/subscriptions.
DAVIS MINDFULNESS CENTER
Mindfulness for Teens Courses: These online mindfulness courses are offered through the Davis Mindfulness Center (Davis Behavioral Health) for junior high and high school students. Please note that these courses are available for Davis County residents only.
Free Guided Mindfulness Recordings for Children, Adolescents, and Adult
iBme (INWARD BOUND MINDFULNESS EDUCATION)
CONTEMPLATIVE ONLINE COURSES The courses cover topics such as social and environmental justice, navigating loss (focusing on transitions for graduating Seniors), POC and Queer identities, art, parenting, and much more.