Hope At Home - Student Resources
Have your classes been moved online? Have changes at school and in your community been challenging? You’re not alone.
Millions of students worldwide are facing similar circumstances. Below you’ll find ways to prioritize your mental and physical health and help family members and peers who are struggling.
Mental Health
Taking care of your mental health is essential year-round, but it’s especially important while adapting to changes from COVID-19.
Below, you’ll find resources to help you understand and improve your mental health during this time.
Hope Squad Family Lessons: Mental health lessons for the whole family (English/Spanish)
Learning:
Hope Squad: Studying Tips (PDF)
Discovery & Nature:
Monterey Bay Aquarium (Live Cam)
Watch the Metropolitan Opera (7:30 PM EST, available through 3:30 PM the next day)
Tour the Louvre in Paris, France
Tour more than 1,200 museums, galleries, and historical sites
Mental Health & Mindfulness:
Hope Squad: Self-Care Tips (PDF)
Hope Squad: 30-Day Family Challenge (PDF)
Hope Squad: Self-Care Bingo (PDF)
Hope Squad: Staying Social During Social Distancing (PDF)
Hope Squad: Gratitude Journal (PDF)
Hope Squad: Learn more about teletherapy (PDF)
Hope Squad: Self-Care Plan (PDF)
Physical Health
Maintaining your physical health is crucial to protect yourself and your family members.
Exercising, maintaining a healthy sleep schedule, and eating healthy are also linked to improved mental health. Check out the following recommendations for ways to improve and maintain your physical health.
Additional Resources
Crisis Text Line: Service is free, available 24/7, and connects texters to trained crisis counselors
- United States: Text HOME to 741741
- Canada: Text HOME to 686868
- UK: Text HOME to 85258
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Trevor Project LifeLine for LGBQT+ youth
- Call 1-866-488-7386
- Text START to 678678 for TrevorText
- TrevorChat available on the website
NAMI: National helpline/warmline directory (PDF)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
SAMHSA also has a national helpline for 24/7 treatment referral for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
