🧠 Middle School Mental Health Resource Hub

For Grades 6–8

Your mental health matters. Whether you're feeling stressed, anxious, sad, or just need someone to talk to, this page is here to help you find tools, support, and people who care.

💬 Need Someone to Talk To?

Confidential Helplines & Text Lines

📱 Text "HELLO" to 741741 – Free, 24/7 crisis support via text with Crisis Text Line.
☎️ Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) – 988 Lifeline for kids and teens, 24/7 emotional support.
🧒 Teen Line: Talk by text or call with trained teen listeners.
Find a Child Therapist. Seek help if you need too.

🛠️ Mental Health Tools for Kids

Calming & Mindfulness Apps

🌈 Smiling Mind: Mindfulness exercises made for your age.
🧘CALM for Kids: Simple breathing and calming videos
🐸 Stop, Breathe & Think: Mood check-ins and quick meditation tools.

Feelings & Journaling

📔 Free printable mood charts.
- ✍️ Gratitude Jar Activity: Easy way to shift focus toward the positiveVideos & Games That Teach Emotions

🎥 PBS Kids – “Arthur on Mental Health”: Watch characters handle tough feelings.
🎮 Games for Change: Free games that build empathy and emotional awareness.
Community Resources (Check your city or school for local versions)

School Counselors & Social Workers

📅 Ask your school office how to meet with the school counselor or psychologist for free support and check-ins.
Local Youth Mental Health Centers

🏥 Many towns have youth clinics or community centers offering free or low-cost therapy—search “youth mental health clinic near me”.
🧒 Look up local Boys & Girls Clubs – many offer emotional wellness programs.
After-School & Peer Support Groups

💬 NAMI Teens & Young Adults: Stories, guides, and how to find a support group.
🏘️ YMCA Youth Development Programs: Group activities that build confidence and social skills.
Rainbows for All children "FREE support groups for youth and young adults, ages 3-25, and parents/caregivers who are grieving from the absence of a family member

📚 For Parents, Guardians & Teachers

Child Mind Institute Resources: Practical guides for managing anxiety, ADHD, and more.
Mental Health America: Youth Resources: Articles and toolkits designed for teens.
SAMHSA offers free, downloadable publications and tip sheets, as well as mobile apps for youth, teens, and young adults

💡 Tips for Feeling Better

Talk to someone you trust.
Move your body – take a walk, stretch, dance.
Take deep breaths or try a short meditation.
Write your feelings down, even if you don’t show anyone.
Become curious with what makes you feel sad or what brings you joy
Listen to your body which means with
You are not alone, and help is always out there.

🧠 Middle School Mental Health Resource Hub

For Grades 6–8

Your mental health matters. Whether you're feeling stressed, anxious, sad, or just need someone to talk to, this page is here to help you find tools, support, and people who care.

💬 Need Someone to Talk To?

Confidential Helplines & Text Lines

📱 Text "HELLO" to 741741 – Free, 24/7 crisis support via text with Crisis Text Line.

☎️ Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) – 988 Lifeline for kids and teens, 24/7 emotional support.

🧒 Teen Line: Talk by text or call with trained teen listeners.

Find a Child Therapist. Seek help if you need too.

🛠️ Mental Health Tools for Kids

🌈 Smiling Mind: Mindfulness exercises made for your age.

🧘CALM for Kids: Simple breathing and calming videos

🐸 Stop, Breathe & Think: Mood check-ins and quick meditation tools.

Feelings & Journaling

📔 Free printable mood charts.

✍️ Gratitude Jar Activity: Easy way to shift focus toward the positiveVideos & Games That Teach Emotions

🎥 PBS Kids – “Arthur on Mental Health”: Watch characters handle tough feelings.

🎮 Games for Change: Free games that build empathy and emotional awareness.

Community Resources (Check your city or school for local versions)

School Counselors & Social Workers

📅 Ask your school office how to meet with the school counselor or psychologist for free support and check-ins.

Local Youth Mental Health Centers

🏥 Many towns have youth clinics or community centers offering free or low-cost therapy—search “youth mental health clinic near me”.

🧒 Look up local Boys & Girls Clubs – many offer emotional wellness programs.

After-School & Peer Support Groups

💬 NAMI Teens & Young Adults: Stories, guides, and how to find a support group.

🏘️ YMCA Youth Development Programs: Group activities that build confidence and social skills.

Rainbows for All children "FREE support groups for youth and young adults, ages 3-25, and parents/caregivers who are grieving from the absence of a family member

📚 For Parents, Guardians & Teachers

Child Mind Institute Resources: Practical guides for managing anxiety, ADHD, and more.

Mental Health America: Youth Resources: Articles and toolkits designed for teens.

SAMHSA offers free, downloadable publications and tip sheets, as well as mobile apps for youth, teens, and young adults

💡 Tips for Feeling Better

Talk to someone you trust.

Move your body – take a walk, stretch, dance.

Take deep breaths or try a short meditation.

Write your feelings down, even if you don’t show anyone.

Become curious with what makes you feel sad or what brings you joy

Listen to your body which means with

You are not alone, and help is always out there.