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Stronger Together: Supporting Friends in Need

Discover the signs when a friend may need help and how to support them, including seeking help from adults and available resources, as well as guidance for handling difficult situations sensitively.

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Stronger Together: Supporting Friends in Need

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  1. Positive Friends make me STRONGER by being supportive and:

  2. Signs you may need to reach out to a friend: They Appear Withdrawn • Isolating Themselves From others • Angry More Often • Crying More Often • Not Participating In Self Care/Hygiene • Using Alcohol Or Drugs • Self-Harm • Talking About Feeling Like A Burden • Joking About Not Wanting To Be Alive

  3. What to do if your friend tells you something and you don’t know how to handle it? • Talk to a trustworthy adult. Bring a friend with you if you need extra support. This could be a teacher, coach, school counselor, mentor, family member, or friend. Many times, friends will tell you things and ask you not to tell anyone. If your friend asks you to keep what they are going through a secret, keeping a promise that puts a friend in danger is not the kind of promise you want to keep. Confide in a trusted adult. Do not hesitate to say something, your friend will understand later on. • What if you are going through a difficult time? • Talk to a trustworthy adult. Bring a friend with you if you need extra support. Explain to the trusted adult what you are feeling, thinking, or experiencing. If they are unable or unsure how to help, ask them to help you find someone who can give you the support you need. This can be a parent, counselor, family member, etc.

  4. Resources available • Child Abuse or Neglect: 1-855-422-4453 • Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) • 24/7 Crisis Text Hotline for Teens: TEXT 741-741 • 24/7 Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-366-8288 • Food Resources: Hunger Hotline: 912-409-6920 • For emergency mental health evaluations: • Georgia Crisis and Access Line: 1-800-715-4225 • St. Simons by the Sea: 912-638-1999 • Medical Care Needs: Camden County Health Department: 912-882-8515 or 912-576-3040 • S.A.D.D. Club – Mrs. Lucinda Kayse-Barrett and Mrs. Amy Walker • Come to Guidance!

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