Safety and Student Wellbeing
Safer Ohio Tip Line
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support to Ohioans in a mental health crisis. Ohioans can call or text “988” to reach a trained specialist for help and support. Contact 988ohio@mha.ohio.gov for questions about the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Internet Safety / CyberBullying Information
Online Resources For Parents
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Netsmartz.org
Parenting wired kids can be difficult, especially if you didn't grow up with the same technologies. These resources can help.
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Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.
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Common Sense Media
To help kids maximize the Internet's benefits -- while minimizing the risks -- we offer the latest research, tips, and tools on what really keeps kids safe.
Online Resources For Students
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Netsmartz Kids
NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) that provides age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline.
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Netsmartz Tweens
NSTeens resources empower tweens (children ages 8 - 12) to make safer online choices through lessons taught in a series of animated videos highlighting the Internet-related adventures of a diverse cast of teenagers.
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Netsmartz Teens
There’s a lot to deal with on the Internet—cyberbullies, privacy settings, gossip, and even creeps. These resources can help you navigate the Internet while guarding your reputation.
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NSTeens Challenge
The NSTeens Challenge is an interactive quiz best used with students in grades 5-8. Students will watch 5 animated videos, each illustrating a different Internet safety concept. After each video they will complete an activity that tests their understanding of the topic.