Resources
Resources:
This link will take you to the DISD page where you can find out more about: the student handbook, student code of conduct, the attendance policy, the bullying policy, the dress code policy, immunization requirements, and graduation requirements.
https://www.dallasisd.org/Page/72579
To Our Students,
Thank you for taking the time to visit our site. Our primary goal is to help students succeed academically and we understand that mental health can severely impact academic progress.
Please spend some time reviewing the information and resources in the margins! If you believe that you could benefit from having someone to talk to on a regular basis, reach out to your Guidance Counselor, so that you can get you connected to us!
Be Kind To Yourself,
The MHS Team
TEXAS YOUTH HELPLINE: This website is a service of the Texas Youth Helpline which provides prevention services to youths, parents, siblings, and other family members who are in need of a caring voice and sympathetic ear. Trained volunteers are on call to provide guidance on youth-related concerns, referral information, or simply listen.
Time to meditate!
The app is dedicated to adventures in mindfulness, the power of a good night's sleep, and cultivating a healthier and happier life. We hope you enjoy your visit!
TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
As Texas schools continue to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak, it is important for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to recognize students and families may be struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, and loss. Schools can support the mental health, wellness, and resiliency of students through trauma informed approaches. Above is a list of statewide resources that can help schools connect families with specific resources as needs are identified.
SEL IN ACTION
Prioritizing healthy relationship building practices as part of the culture of a school or department fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. In this way, the campus or office then becomes a second home where people want to engage. For additional suggestions around intentional relationship building, reach out to your SEL coordinator for training and resources, or visit the SEL Department's website at Dallasisd.org/SEL. Let’s remember to be kind to ourselves and each other while staying focused on the positive relationship “investments” that we can make every day. This link is great for both parents and teachers.
REGION 10 COUNSELOR CONVERSATIONS
Dear Colleagues, Educators, Friends, Parents....
Today is a new day - may we embrace it and find joy in the small moments. We hope you are staying healthy and safe. Knowing that many of us are home bound and adjusting to new routines, we wanted to offer up a space for us to share ideas and still feel that sense of community.
How are you doing? Have you eaten something nourishing today? Taken a walk? Or a deep breath? Called a loved one? There's a common belief that you'll feel happier and healthier if you indulge in classic "self-care" practices like taking a bath, meditating, or exercising... but that's not necessarily relaxing to everyone. If the thought of fitting self-care into your routine has you feeling more stressed or pressured, then that's not self care! Hopefully you are finding ways to truly care for yourself in this ever changing and unknown time. While it is important to take care of our loved ones and do our jobs; it's equally important to take care of ourselves and come together healthier and stronger. We're all in this TOGETHER!
It’s OK not to be OK
Anyone who is experiencing a crisis can get immediate support by contacting the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in English or Spanish at 988. Additionally, people can access the National Alliance on Mental Illness HelpLine from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., by calling 1-800-950-6264, texting “HelpLine” to 62640 or emailing helpline@nami.org.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, warning signs of suicide include:
Feeling empty, hopeless or trapped
Talking about wanting to die or being a burden
Experiencing intense guilt or shame
Making a plan or researching ways to die
Eating or sleeping more or less
Feeling extremely sad, anxious, agitated or angry
Withdrawing from friends, saying goodbye, giving away important items or making a will
Displaying extreme mood swings
Taking dangerous risks such as driving too fast
Using drugs or alcohol more often
SUDIE STAFF:
The district has switched to LifeWorks and the NEW number, to access counseling for you or your family, is 972.925.4000 or 1.800.433.7916.
The Benefits Department, Human Capital Management, provides employees is providing you an opportunity to access professional support from LifeWorks—an innovative, confidential, and free employee assistance program.
Whether you are looking to overcome an obstacle, improve your overall well-being, or reach a personal goal, LifeWorks can support you with your mental, emotional, and physical health goals. You can personalize the content based on your needs and interests in the areas of life, family, health, and work.
Talk with experts, access community resources, or receive trusted referrals for challenges such as:
Marriage and relationships
Stress, anxiety, depression
Personal conflicts
Achieving life goals
Coping with loneliness
Alcohol and drug issues
Dallas ISD staff can take advantage of the Employee Assistance Program by LifeWorks. This confidential, secure platform has free specialist counselors on call 24/7, as well as personalized wellbeing tips, podcasts, videos, exercises, assessments and more.
Contact LifeWorks by calling (972) 925-4000 or visiting www.dallasisd.org/benefits and clicking on Benefits Resources to access online EAP information. LifeWorks also has an app that offers specialized self-help resources developed by experts. Once downloaded, the app can be accessed through the EAD login credentials.
Connect today with LifeWorks 24/7/365 by phone, online, or mobile app. You can access the LifeWorks Portal through the OneAccess Portal at https://oneaccess.dallasisd.org. Once logged in, you can click on the My Applications option and it will take you to individual apps, including LifeWorks. You can also call (972) 925-4000. You may also email Benefits@dallasisd.org for more information.
What Should You Report?
You can help save lives by reporting observed threats, behaviors, actions, and harassment. Here are examples of some of the most common behaviors and incidents to report:
Acts of violence, with or without weapons
Verbal or physical abuse, assault or harassment
Sexual abuse, assault or harassment
Threats seen on social media
Bullying, fighting, harassment or intimidating behaviors
Bragging about weapons or a planned attack
Depression, anxiety or loss of self-control
Hopelessness, excessive guilt or worthlessness
Reckless behavior, theft and petty crimes
Social isolation or withdrawal
Substance or alcohol abuse
Suicide threats, cutting or other self-harm
Any other troubling situation or behavior
DISD Mental Health Services
school-based: Mrs. Venagas
clinic-based: Youth & Family
45 team building games to improve communication and camaraderie
Summary
Team building games bring everyone together without the added pressure of work. Here, we’ve listed 45 of the top team building activities broken down by icebreaker, problem solving, indoor, and outdoor games.
For After Hours Emergency at School
The district’s Campus Crime Stopper program offers rewards for reporting criminal and code of conduct violations and is a partnership between the Dallas ISD Police Department and the North Texas Crime Commission. Students, staff, parents, and visitors can anonymously and securely report criminal and code of conduct violations to the Dallas ISD Police Department for investigation. If a tip results in disciplinary action or arrest, the board of the North Texas Crime Commission will determine the reward to be paid out. To make an anonymous report, visit https://www.dallasisd.org/crimestoppers
Technical Assistance
If you have technical difficulties, need a password reset, assistance logging in, or need a device repaired - please, call (972) 925-5630 for DISD Tech Support