HELPME BY STOPIT SOLUTIONS

Dear Eagle Families,

Channing ISD is excited to introduce the HELPme app – a 24/7 support system for students, families, and school employees.  The HELPme app empowers every member of our school community to seek assistance whenever they need it. For example:

          · Students battling bullying or depression

          · Families requiring essentials like food or housing

          · School Employees navigating stressful times

          · Anyone grappling with personal challenges

What makes the HELPme app unique is that it’s completely anonymous. It allows users to ask for help, while protecting their privacy and dignity.  With the HELP me app, you can ask for and receive help in three ways:

          · Privately connect with local resources

          · Anonymously Text with trained counselors

          · Request Help directly from your school

 Mrs. Dahl will be meeting with students to share this and explain how to utilize this new tool.  Students will watch a short video explaining the program and have access to a URL code to download the app on electronic devices.  All district owned devices will automatically have the Help Me application installed.

We kindly urge our families to download the HELPme app, not only to guide your children in how to use the app effectively, but also to use the app whenever YOU need support.

Getting Started with HELPme:

          1. Download the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

              Androidhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helpme.stopit.mobile

              iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/helpme-support-and-resources/id1600770922

          2. Select your school from the dropdown menu or enter the code provided by the school.

          3. Accept the Terms & Conditions.

Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Dahl, Mr. Graves, or myself if you have any questions on this new support system for our school district.

Thank you!

Dr. Misty Heiskell
Superintendent

HELPme About HELPme Connecting you with helpful resources and support when you need it most. We understand that asking for help can sometimes be hard. lt you are struggling, please know you are not alone. We care about YOU, and we are covene our senoe community more sure toco tu ask for and receive help. Asking for help is BRAVE and is the first step to feeling better. The HELPme app is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CRISIS TEXT UNE\ GET RESOURCES & If you or your family need assistance with food, shelter, transportation, or domestic violence - enter your zip code in Get Resources section of the app, and you will be provided with links to local resources who can help you. There is also a video library of wellness resources, including topics such as Stress & Anxiety, Bullying, Suicide Prevention, and Anger Management. ASTORME O ! CRISIS TEXT LINE if you are experiencing a painful emotion, click the Crisis Text Line button, and you will be connected to a crisis counselor. The counselor wil introduce themselves and invite you to share your thoughts anc feelings at your own pace. Everything is confidential and you never have to share anything you dont want to. The counselor will help you sort through your feelings until you are feeling calm and safe. ASK FOR HELP if you would like to request help directly from your school, click the Ask for Help button. You can request help for yourself, a friend, or your family. Your request will remain anonymous, or you can choose to identity yourseli. A trusted adult from your school will respond by messenger to gather more information