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Mental & Behavioral Health 

Signs of Suicide

  • SOS:
    • Fulton County Schools has implemented the Signs of Suicide program to increase awareness amongst our students. FCS has mandated that all 9th graders participate in the program. All 9th graders will receive face-to-face instruction during the month of September,  which will be presented by the AHS Counseling Department. Information on exact dates will be sent out to all 9th grade parents and guardians before the face-to-face instruction. Parents and guardians will have the option for their student to opt-out of the Signs of Suicide presentation.
    • If you have any questions after reviewing the PowerPoint, please contact your students' counselor. There is some information and resources on Signs of Suicide below.

  

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SUMMIT ONSITE SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

We have partnered with Summit Counseling Center to provide students with on-site counseling here at AHS from a licensed therapist. If you’d like more information, please see the flyer below or contact your student’s counselor.

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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 

https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/indicators-human-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.

  •  1-844-326-5400
  • The Georgia Overdose Prevention Project - Features information on Georgia's good samaritan amnesty laws and provides free naloxone kits to Georgians via the
  • The Summit Wellness Group - Comprehensive resource guides on topics like suicide prevention, overdose prevention, and Georgia community mental health support.

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