Richards Independent School District

Where Excellence is Expected

Social & Emotional Health

Click on the links below for social and emotional health resources.

AuntBertha.com lists free or reduced cost services (food, housing, transit, health, financial, care, education, work, legal)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Managing Anxiety and Stress

Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas (cactx) – support for victims of child abuse

COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund – Dial 211

Crisis Text Line: text the word HOME to 741741

Journey of Hope Grief Support Center

Masonic Children and Family Services – COVID-19 Request Link

MentalHealthFirstAid.org – How To Care For Yourself While Practicing Physical Distancing

National Association of School Psychologists – Talking to Children About COVID-19

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Reducing Test Anxiety

TCHATT (Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine) – counseling and mental health support available for our students, contact Mrs. Stephens if you know a student who would benefit from this service

Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare offers a variety of services and referrals (charitable donations, job assistance, legal assistance, medical care, mental health and counseling, substance abuse, social services, transportation, etc.)

Twin City Mission – Youth and family services, life skills, and prevention for kids and families

Coronavirus Coping Skills