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In-the-moment support for students

Conversation starters, grounding exercises, and a behavioral health directory — ready when you need them.

Communication toolkit

Scripts & starters

Checking in with a student

Script
"I noticed you've seemed quiet this week. I'm here if you want to talk — no pressure."
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Responding to disclosure

Script
"Thank you for trusting me with this. You're not alone, and we're going to figure out next steps together."
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De-escalating a crisis

Guide
"Slow your voice. Lower your volume. Give them space and time. Don't take silence personally."
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Talking to parents

Template
"I wanted to share an observation about your child and explore how we might support them together."
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Grounding exercises

In a tough moment
— Grounding portal

Find calm in 60 seconds.

Quick exercises and guided videos for students experiencing anxiety, panic, or overwhelm. Use individually or with the whole class.

— YouTube playlist
2:14
5-4-3-2-1 senses exercise
BEGINNER
3:48
Box breathing for the classroom
ALL AGES
5:21
Body scan for younger students
AGES 5–10
4:02
Quick reset between classes
TEENS

BH Look Up

Behavioral health directory
— Search the directory

Find behavioral health support, fast.

Look up disorders, find local providers, and connect students with appropriate professional care.

— Suggested for educators
Anxiety disorders in adolescents
DISORDER · FACT SHEET
Depression: signs in school-age kids
DISORDER · SLIDESHOW
Crisis hotlines & the Hope Line
CRISIS · PHONE NUMBERS
Local providers near you
PROVIDERS · HOUSTON, TX