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Mental & Behavioral Health

Mental & Behavioral Health 

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Signs of Suicide

Fulton County Schools has implemented the Signs of Suicide program to increase awareness amongst our students. This year FCS has mandated that all 9 thgraders participate in the program.  All 9 th graders will receive face-to-face instruction in their 9 th grade Literature class on November 10 th  which will be presented by the AHS Counseling Department.  If your student is not taking a 9 th Grade Literature class, he/she will be pulled out of their Anchor Time class on November 11 th .  If you DO NOT want your student to participate in this lesson, please return the attached form (linked below) to Mrs. Wiley WileyJG@fultonschools.org by November 4 th. 

The hyperlinked PowerPoint gives you an example of what will be presented to your student on November 10 th.  If you have any questions after reviewing the PowerPoint, please contact your students' counselor. 

SOS Parent Training for '21-22 (002).pptx

SOS Parent Letter (002).docx

SOS Parent Letter Spanish 2021-22.docx

 

Will to Live

AHS will host the viewing of the Will To Live Video on November 9 th  for parents at 6:30 PM in the auditorium, which will be presented by John Trautwein. 

JT Updated BIO May 2021.docx

  

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  1. Emergency Room at Hospital for evaluation
  2. Fulton County Department of Mental Health Hotline · 404-730-1600
  3. Georgia Crisis & Access Line · 1-800-715-4225
  4. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline · 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
  5. National Helpline · 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)
  6. Suicide Prevention Hotline · 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
VAPING 
 
How to Talk With Your Kids About the Dangers of Vaping
 
In response to the increase in vaping among teens and young adults, the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids has created an online guide for parents. The guide describes what vaping is, its appeal to young people, and the health risks associated with vaping. The guide also provides talking points for tough questions that a child may ask. 
 
 
 

Disclaimer of Endorsement and Liability

Alpharetta High School does not endorse or recommend any processes, or services. The AHS Counseling Website provides links to other internet sites for informational purposes and the convenience of its users. When users select a link to an external website, they are leaving the AHS Counseling Website and are subject to the privacy and security policies of the owners/sponsors of the external site.

SEX TRAFFICKING 

Indicators of Human Sex Trafficking 

Recognizing key indicators of human trafficking is the first step in identifying victims and can help save a life. 

  • To report suspected human trafficking: 
    • 1-866-347-2423
  • To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline:
    • 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733)

LOCAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE HELP

All of these resources are Georgia-based, free, and anonymous.

Detox Local - Georgia detox guide. Features medically reviewed articles on every aspect of the drug & alcohol withdrawal process, as well as a directory of licensed detox centers