KEEPING OUR CHILDREN SAFE
Attorney Sherri Jefferson - Post on May 26, 2017
The Power of the Ps: Keeping Our Children and Community Safe Resources Sheet
*This list is not inclusive of all the hotlines available and this information came from various sources online.
School Safety Hotline
1-877-SAY-STOP (1-877-729-7867)
The hotline is designed for crisis prevention to help students report weapons, bombs threats, bullying, etc. Anonymous reporting.
Georgia Crisis & Access Line
1-800-715-4225
online: mygcal.com
Help is available 24/7 for problems with mental health, suicide thoughts or acts, drugs, or alcohol, etc.
Pregnancy Resources
Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center
www.FayettePRC.com or 770-719-2288
Georgia Suicide Prevention Information Network - GSPIN -
online: www.gspin.org
or call: (770) 354-7616
Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Aftercare Information.
The site includes survivor services and resources, SOS support.
Other Suicide Prevention Resources
http://www.sprc.org/ - Suicide Prevention Resource Center
http://www.thelink.org/national_resource_center.htm - The Link counseling center
http://www.spanusa.org/ - Suicide Prevention Action Network
http://www.afsp.org/ - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Community Resources 2-1-1 United Way of Greater Atlanta
Dial 2-1-1 or text 898-211 or
go online to 211online.unitedwayatlanta.org
2-1-1 connects people to resources they need to address everyday challenges of living and those that develop during times of community emergencies. United Way 2-1-1 is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Link to Teens and Wellness Hotlines
http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/static/hotlines
Topics include: AIDS and HIV, Alcohol and Drugs, Bullying and Cyberbullying,
Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief and Loss, Homelessness and Runaways,
Mental Health, Rape, Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence, School Violence, Sexuality and Sexual Health, Stress and Anxiety, Suicide, Teen Parenting,
Teen Pregnancy.
Human and Sex Trafficking
Request Services or Report Abuse: 1-888-373-7888 TTY: 711
www.HumanTraffickingHotline.org
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: 1-866-347-2423
www.ice.gov/tips
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: 1-800-THE -LOST
www.cybertipline.com
FemaleNOTFeemale: www.FemaleNOTFeemale.com
Drugs and Drug Awareness for Teens and Parents
Pain meds
Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate) Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts) Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine).
May be medically useful for treating attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy; short-term treatment of obesity.
Sedatives, Sedative-Hypnotics, and Tranquilizers
Sedatives, sedative-hypnotics, and tranquilizers affect brain systems to produce a drowsy or calming effect, sometimes to the point of inducing sleep.
Benzodiazepines:
Valium (diazepam) Xanax (alprazolam) Ativan (lorazepam) Klonopin (clonazepam) Restoril (temazepam)
Non-Benzodiazepine Sedatives:
Ambien (zolpidem) Lunesta (eszopiclone)
Barbiturates:
Mebaral (mephobarbital) Nembutal (pentobarbital)
Cough Medicine:
(antihistamine) = increased heart rate, lack of coordination, seizures, and coma.
Guaifenesin (expectorant) = vomiting.
Pseudoephedrine (decongestant) = irregular heartbeat, headaches, and difficulty breathing
Club Drugs Slang
Ecstasy: E, X, XTC. GHB: Liquid Ecstasy, Liquid X, Grievous Bodily Harm, Georgia, Home Boy. Ketamine: K, Special K, Ket, Vitamin K, Kit Kat. Rohypnol: Roofies, R
Heroin Slang
Smack, Horse, Mud, Brown Sugar, Junk, Black Tar, Big H, Dope, Skag