STUDENT WELLNESS

High  School is a stressful time for everyone but you are not alone. Located below is a list of all mental health resources located at Austin High as well as many online resources that are there to help you. While most of our counselors at Austin High can aid you  academically they are all trained mental health professionals, and descriptions of their expertise as well as their names are given below. Don't think you have to be in a "crisis" to reach out, Austin High wants to help!

STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH FAQS

Read about why mental health is important, warning signs to look for in teenagers, and other important mental health information on the FAQs handout.
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Virtual Calming Room

​Welcome to the virtual calming room.  Click on the items in the room to go to activities and resources.

WELLNESS STAFF

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Kelly Blake - Academy for Design and Technology counselor, located in the ADT hallway on the third floor
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​Sherri Patton Grubb - Crisis/Wellness counselor, located in the hallway within the Attendance Office​ on the first floor
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Gay Myrick - Academy for Science and Innovation counselor, located in the hallway across from the library on the second floor
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Jessica Mitchell - 504 Coordinator, located in the hallway within the Attendance Office ​on the first floor
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Lisa Reza - Graduation counselor, located in the hallway within the Attendance Office​​ on the first floor
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Karyn Reiber - Academy for Classical Studies counselor, located in the ACS hallway on the third floor
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Karina Reyna (Mental Health Trained) - Academy for Global Studies counselor, located in the AGS hallway to the left of the attendance window​ on the first floor

Additional Wellness Staff

  • ​ ​Kris Downing - Social worker for the Austin High Vertical Team, located in the hallway within the Attendance Office ​on the first floor (by referral only)

RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH

School Resources

​These are different support groups that your counselor will recommend or refer you to after you meet with them.
Safe Place - A young women’s/men’s group explores topics like "Relationship Safety" and "Dating Violence"
Grief Group - Takes place in the Spring
 Peer To Peer - Explores topics like "Healthy Relationships" and " Dating and Sexuality/Sexual Health" 

Hotlines

  • ​National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 - Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - Helps locate local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations
  • Nami Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) - For questions about your mental health, symptoms, treatment options, local resources, Education programs, Helping family members get treatment, Programs to help find jobs
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233) - 24/7 Domestic violence/abuse hotline for those in that situation to receive help
  • The Trevor Project Hotline: 1-866-488-7386 - Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ people under the age of 25
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673) - ”When you call 800.656.HOPE (4673), you’ll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest sexual assault service         provider.” - ”Confidential support from a trained staff member, Support finding a local health facility that is trained to care for survivors of sexual assault and offers services like sexual assault forensic exams, Someone to help you talk through what happened, Local resources that can assist with your next steps toward healing and recovery, Referrals for long term support in your area, Information about the laws in your community, Basic information about medical concerns”
  • Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288) ​

Text Line

​Mental Health America: Text HOME to 741741
Trevor Project: Text START to 678678

Online Chat

Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging): http://www.crisischat.org/

Community Resources

OTHER RESOURCES

 For help with food, utilities, rental assistance, or other community resources:  
 ​Call 211 to speak to someone for assistance, or visit  ConnectATX (United Way of Greater Austin), or  https://www.findhelp.org/, formerly Aunt Bertha.