AJSH Counselor Support Resources
Vision: Albany High School aims to develop positive partnerships with faculty, staff, parents, and community stakeholders, through the Effective Advising Framework, in order to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program that addresses the academic, social/emotional, and career development of all students so they grow to be self-directed, life-long learners who are college and career ready.
Mission: The Albany High School faculty, staff, parents, and community must work together to ensure, through the Effective Advising Framework, each student has the opportunity to develop academic, social, and workplace skills for a productive and positive contribution in a diverse and changing world.
Mission: The Albany High School faculty, staff, parents, and community must work together to ensure, through the Effective Advising Framework, each student has the opportunity to develop academic, social, and workplace skills for a productive and positive contribution in a diverse and changing world.
COUNSELOR REQUEST – If a student or family needs to meet/talk with the counselor to address a specific need or concern, please call, email or stop by the counselors office. Students Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis – escort student to Counseling Office immediately.
Mental Health Crisis After School Hours Information
Call or Text 988
Text TALK to 74741
Betty Hardwick Crisis Line: 1-800-758-3344
In the event of an emergency, call 911
Mental Health Crisis After School Hours Information
Call or Text 988
Text TALK to 74741
Betty Hardwick Crisis Line: 1-800-758-3344
In the event of an emergency, call 911
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Guidance Resources
Albany Jr/Sr High School Counselor provides Guidance Resources for students, families and staff on special topics. If there is a topic or resource you need or are interested in, please submit a counselor referral form and request that information.
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Study Skills & Time Management
Drug/Alcohol Prevention
Bully Prevention
Internet Safety & Digital Footprint
Conflict Resolution
Violence Prevention
Mental Health & Wellness
Stress Management
Summer Safety
Welcome Back
- Youth First: Returning to School – Top 10 Tips for Mental Health Success
- Pre-Teens & School/Education
- Teens & School/Education
Study Skills & Time Management
Drug/Alcohol Prevention
- Red Ribbon Week Activities
- DrugFree.org – Prevention Tips for Every Age
- Responsibility.org
- OperationPrevention.com
- SAMHSA.gov
Bully Prevention
- StopBullying.gov – Tips “What Can Kids Do”
- Stand Up To Bullying Brochure
- National Bullying Prevention Center
- StopBullying.gov
- CyberBullying.org
- Teens: Cyberbullying & Internet Safety
- National Education Assoc – Teacher Bully Free Resource
Internet Safety & Digital Footprint
- Scholastic: 5 Internet Safety Tips for Tweens & Teens
- NetSmartz: Videos for Middle School
- ConnectSafely.org
- Stop.Think.Connect Student Resource for Safe Cyber Behavior
- Teens: Cyberbullying & Internet Safety
- Internet Safety 101
- Youth First: Monitoring Your Child’s Devices is Critical
Conflict Resolution
- Pre-Teens & Behaviors
- Teens & Behaviors
- PBSkids: 5 Strategies to Help Kids Resolve Conflict
- Free Conflict Resolution Lessons for Teachers
Violence Prevention
- LoveIsRespect.org
- Pre-Teens & Relationships + Communication
- Pre-Teens & Family Life
- Healthy Adolescent Relationships Resources & Publications
Mental Health & Wellness
- Classroom Mental Health
- SAMHSA.gov
- Pre-Teens & Healthy Lifestyles
- Pre-Teens & Development
- Pre-Teens & Mental/Physical Health
Stress Management
Summer Safety
National Hotlines
The following hotlines may be helpful for students/families in crisis.
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (Child Protective Services)
1-800-252-5400
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453
Disaster Distress Helpline – SAMHSA
(800) 985-5990
Girls & Boys Town National Hotline
(310) 855-4673
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
(800) 843-5678
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
National Parent Helpline
(855) 427-2736
National Runaway Safeline
(800) 786-2929
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255
Poison Control
(800) 222-1222
Rape, Sexual Assault, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
(800) 656-4673
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (Child Protective Services)
1-800-252-5400
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453
Disaster Distress Helpline – SAMHSA
(800) 985-5990
Girls & Boys Town National Hotline
(310) 855-4673
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
(800) 843-5678
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
National Parent Helpline
(855) 427-2736
National Runaway Safeline
(800) 786-2929
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255
Poison Control
(800) 222-1222
Rape, Sexual Assault, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
(800) 656-4673