Mental Health, Grief, and Teen Issues

Student's mental, social, and emotional health are important to us. Counselors have put together a few resources on this page to help parents and students. Please reach out to us if you need assistance.

Crisis Hotlines 

Parents and Students  - Please keep in mind that although Lubbock-Cooper High School is committed to helping every student in need, we are not a 24 hour crisis center.  If you encounter a crisis outside of normal school hours and/or you can not reach a school counselor or principal, please contact 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line - 833-986-1919. (THHS)
If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic, help is available. Speak with a mental health professional for help dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief or worry 24/7. Call the toll-free 

24-Hour Lubbock Crisis Intervention Hotline: (806) 765-8393

STARCARE Lubbock Crisis Line - 806-740-1414

Texas Youth Hotline (Texas DFPS) - 1-800-989-6884 or TEXT 512-872-5777

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)

SAMHSA: The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.

Social Emotional Resources

Mental Health

Mental Health Apps

  • Calm - appealing meditation and relaxation for all ages

  • Headspace - guided meditation and mindfulness

  • Happify - activities, games, and meditation for stress and worry

  • Stop, Breathe, Think - appealing tool that guides meditation and promotes compassion

  • Dare - helps with anxiety

  • Coloring Book - (several options when searching app store)

 

Grief

How to help your teen deal with the death of a friend
Article from US News with tips and links for parents.

Grief Share
Friendly, caring group that will talk through the process with you. Support groups and seminars available.

Journey of Hearts
For anyone grieving a loss

Recover from Grief
Grief Loss Recovery. Hope and health through creative grieving.

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
TAPS offers peer-based support, crisis care, and grief and trauma resources for free to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one in the military.

Suicide Prevention