Mental Health Resources
Enhancing students' mental well-being not only improves their learning capacity but also enhances their ability to unlock their full potential. The well-being of students' minds within the educational framework is undeniably integral. In the grand scheme, students with robust mental health are more adept at relationship-building, confident decision-making, and collaboration. These favorable outcomes not only uplift the individual students but also radiate positively throughout their broader community as they transition into adulthood.
Resources for Responding to Suicide:
For immediate assistance, call 911 if the person has access to lethal means and/or is in immediate danger.
Who to Call:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1.800.273.TALK (8255)
National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Youth Services Bureau: 260.530.7676 / Text SAFE to 69866
Law Enforcement & First Responders:
Wabash City Police Department: 260.563.1111
Wabash County Sheriff's Department: 260.563.8891
North Manchester Police Department: 260.982.8555
Indiana State Police (24 Hours): 800.622.4962 / 317.232.8248
Wabash City Fire Department: North Station - 260.563.1166 / South Station - 260.563.7622
Online Resources:
Chaucie's Place: https://www.indianaprevention.org
Suicide Prevention Resource Center: http://www.sprc.org
Indiana State Suicide Prevention: https://www.in.gov/issp/
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Jason Foundation: http://jasonfoundation.com
The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org
National Alliance on Mental Health: https://www.namiindiana.org/programs/support-groups
IMALIVE: https://www.imalive.org
Suicide Stop: https://www.suicidestop.com
INDOE: https://www.doe.in.gov/sebw/suicide-prevention-and-response
Depression Triggers: https://www.graniterecoverycenters.com/treatment-program/mental-health/depression/triggers/
Addiction Signs: https://definingwellness.com/addiction-signs/
Mental Health Centers:
The Wabash County Bowen Center
255 N. Miami Street
Wabash, IN 46992
260.563.8466
Wabash Friends Counseling Center
3563 S. State Road 13
Wabash, IN 46992
260.563.8453
Indiana Wesleyan Counseling Center
1900 W. 50th Street
Marion, IN 46953
765.677.2571
Life Spring Counseling Center
Huntington University
479 Campus Street
Huntington, IN 46750
260.454.5500
Life Spring Counseling Center
Huntington University - Ft. Wayne Location
909 E. State Boulevard
Ft. Wayne, IN 46805
260.203.2239
Parkview Behavioral Health
1720 Beacon Street
Ft. Wayne, IN 46805
260.373.7500 / 1.800.284.8439
Michiana Behavioral Health
1800 N. Oak Drive
Plymouth, IN 46563
574.936.3784
Support groups for those who have lost a loved one to suicide:
We The Living: http://www.wethelivingfw.org
Riverview Health: https://www.riverview.org/classes/leading-with-joy-survivors-of-suicide-loss-support-group/
Hope & Healing SOS (Survivors of Suicide): https://www.hopeandhealingsos.com
Survivors of Suicide Victims: 317.509.6869 (SOS Facilitator)
Useful Mobile Apps:
A Friend Asks: From the Jason Foundation, discusses warning signs, offers resources, tips on how to help a friend, what to do, what not to do, how to get help.
Safer Home: Ways to reduce access to lethal means and practical safety planning tips.
Safety Plan: Personalized digital safety plan.
MY3: Select 3 individuals from contact list to support them in times of crisis.
ASK & Prevent Suicide: Provides resources and crisis intervention resources.
Virtual Hope Box: Variety of tools to assist with distractions, inspiration, relaxation, and coping.
Ulster County SPEAK: Variety of information and resources, special student section.
HELP Prevent Suicide: Warning signs of ideation, guidelines on how to help, helpline numbers.
Suicide Safe: Provides tips and offers "real time" what-to-do actions, referrals for treatment.
INjury Prevention: Information on the size and scope of specific injury problems in Indiana.