Pupil Personnel Services

Watertown Unified School District Pupil Personnel Services staff is here to help you and your child with a wide variety of educational topics and concerns. The pupil services staff is made up of counselors, social workers, psychologists, the district ATODA coordinator and the district nurse. Each school building has specific staff assigned to it. Please contact your child's school for more information.

Pupil Services Brochure
Pupil Personnel Services staff and services, along with local resource information.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24 - hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area. With more than 130 crisis centers across the country, our mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services. Call for yourself, or someone you care about. Your call is free and confidential

Why should I call the Lifeline?
From immediate suicidal crisis to information about mental health, crisis centers in our network are equipped to take a wide range of calls. Some of the reasons to call 1-800-273-TALK are listed below.

  • Call to speak with someone who cares
  • Call if you feel you might be in danger of hurting yourself
  • Call to find referrals to mental health services in your area
  • Call to speak to a crisis worker about someone you're concerned about.

Each month, the Lifeline Network serves over 45,000 callers who are in emotional distress. You can reach the Lifeline by dialing 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Although suicide prevention is our primary mission, people call the Lifeline for many reasons.

Suicidal thoughts                                                    
Abuse/violen
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Information on suicide                                           
Economic Problems
Information on mental health/illness                   
Sexual orientation issues
Post-disaster needs
Homelessness issues
Substances abuse/addiction
Physical Illness
To help a friend or loved one
Loneliness
Relationship Problems
Family Problem
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Who should Call?

  • Anyone, but especially those who feel sad, hopeless, or suicidal
  • Family and friends ho are concerned about a loved one who may be experiencing these feelings
  • Anyone interested in suicide prevention, treatment, and service referrals

Details about the Lifeline

  • The service is free and confidential
  • The hotline is staffed by trained counselors
  • We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • We have information about support services that can help you

TTY Users
If you are a TTY user, please use our TTY number: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)

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¿Qué pasa cuando llamo?

Cuando usted llama al número 1-888-628-9454, su llamada se dirige al centro de ayuda de nuestra red disponible más cercano. Tenemos actualmente 130 centros en la red y usted hablará probablemente con uno situado en su zona. Cada centro funciona en forma independiente y tiene su propio personal calificado.

Cuando el centro contesta su llamada, usted estará hablando con una persona que le escuchará, le hará preguntas y hará todo lo que esté a su alcance para ayudarlo.

Yo mismo necesito ayuda

Una persona capacitada le escuchará y hablará con usted. Si es necesario, podrá darle información sobre recursos o servicios existentes en su comunidad que podrán prestarle ayuda después de la llamada. Siempre puede usted volver a llamar al número 1-888-628-9454 si lo necesita o lo desea.

Una persona querida necesita ayuda

Si está usted preocupado por una persona que usted sabe que está pasando por una crisis o que piensa en suicidarse, nuestros centros pueden ayudarle. Una persona calificada del centro puede:

  • Darle ideas y sugerencias sobre la forma de acercarse a la persona que le preocupa. Puede ayudarle a pensar qué podría decir para alentar a esa persona querida a pedir ayuda.
  • En algunos casos, el centro puede hablar en conferencia al mismo tiempo con usted y con la persona que le preocupa.
  • Algunas comunidades tienen equipos móviles que pueden visitar a las personas en sus hogares. Si hay uno de esos equipos en su zona, nuestro centro le pondrá en contacto con él.

Llamo para pedir información sobre cuestiones de salud mental

No hace falta que esté usted en crisis para llamarnos. Nuestros centros pueden responder a preguntas generales sobre salud mental, depresión, suicidio, recursos de salud en la comunidad, y muchas cosas más. También es posible llamar para averiguar más sobre las actividades de prevención del suicidio en su zona.

Algunos datos sobre la Red Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio

  • Las llamadas son gratuitas desde cualquier teléfono en los Estados Unidos.
  • Nuestras líneas funcionan las 24 horas todos los días de la semana, de modo que usted puede ponerse en contacto con una persona capacitada en cualquier momento en que lo necesite.
  • Su llamada es confidencial; esto significa que la persona que le escucha hará todo lo posible por no divulgar su identidad.
  • Prestamos servicios en inglés (1-800-273-8255) y en español (1-888-628-9454)
  • Somos la única red nacional de respuesta a situaciones de crisis con financiación del Gobierno Federal.

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What are the Warning Signs for Suicide?
Seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK if you or someone you know exhibits any of the following signs:

  • Threatening to hurt or kill oneself or talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself
  • Looking for ways to kill oneself by seeking access to firearms, available pills, or other means
  • Talking or writing about death, or suicide when these actions are out of the ordinary for the person
  • Feeling hopeless
  • Feeling rage or uncontrolled anger or seeking revenge
  • Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities - seemingly without thinking
  • Feeling trapped - like there's no way out
  • Increasing alcohol or drug use
  • Withdrawing from friends, family, and society
  • Feeling anxious, agitated or unable to sleep or sleeping all the time
  • Experiencing dramatic mood changes
  • Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of purpose in life.

Resource for Depression and Suicide - www.familyaware.org/teens/resources.php
Please click on the Family Aware website above the link to get great information for both parents and teens on depression, bipolar and suicide.

 

The U.S. Department of Education Announces Free Back-to-School Information:
As summer winds down, kids, parents, and teachers across the country are preparing for the start of another school year. Visit www.usa.gov/Topics/Back_to_School.shtml for a little extra help.

Here are just a few of the many available resources:

  • Students can look up libraries, search job openings, and find information about grants and fellowships.
  • Parents can get information on school breakfast and lunch programs, review the vaccination schedule, and get resources on financial assistance.
  • Teachers can find learning resources, statistics about the profession, and learn more about education reform.

En Español - http://www.usa.gov/gobiernousa/Temas/Educacion.shtml

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