Resources for Students and Families
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ETHS Virtual Calming Room
A resource to explore, process, unplug, or try something new. This website offers activities in mindfulness, journaling, yoga, breathing, coloring, music, and more.
Mental Health Resources
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Hotline and Lifeline Resources
A list of hotlines and lifelines for suicide, sexual assault, and dating violence.
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Community Resources for ETHS students and Families
A list of agencies and organizations that provide a variety of professional services to Evanston/Skokie teens and their families.
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Teen Crisis Resources
A list of agencies and organizations that can provide counseling, information, and assistance to Evanston/Skokie teens and their families who seek support following a tragedy or loss. Many of these agencies offer low or no-cost service options to qualified families.
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Recursos de la comunidad Evanston/Skokie
Las siguientes agencias y organizaciones pueden brindar consejería, información y asistencia a los adolescentes de Evanston/Skokie y sus familias que busquen apoyo después de una tragedia o pérdida. Muchas de estas agencias ofrecen opciones de servicio de bajo o ningún costo a las familias que califiquen.
Substance Prevention and Intervention
Talking About Fear and Violence
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An Age-by-Age Guide to Talking to Children About Mass Shootings
The New York Times spoke with several mental health experts about some basic principles for parents and caregivers to have.
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How Parents and Caregivers Can Talk to Children About School Shootings
A clinical psychologist shares advice on how to have these difficult conversations.
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How to talk to children about shootings: An age-by-age guide
When a horrific event happens, again and again, what do we tell our children?
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Talking to Children About the Shooting
Children who are struggling with their thoughts and feelings about the stories and images of the shooting may turn to trusted adults for help and guidance.
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This list is provided as a resource and is in no way inclusive of all agencies providing services. The inclusion of this information and links to these sites does not imply endorsement by ETHS District 202. Specific questions regarding any content or services provided should be directed to the appropriate agency or organization.
Family Talk Series
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Please visit the Family Talk Series YouTube playlist for a complete list of Family Talk Series videos.