Local Resources
General Resources for AAPS Families
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AAPS Securly Tip Line
AAPS is pleased to offer this anonymous tip line for students, staff and families to address bullying, mental health concerns or important “See Something, Say Something” concerns. The Securly Tip Line can be downloaded from the AppStore or Google Play, and a bookmark will be placed on all student Chromebooks. Students, staff and parents can initiate an anonymous tip outside of the app via phone: 1-833-300-STOP, email: [email protected] or their website: https://www.securly.com/tip.
OK2Say
When any concerns or unease arise, we encourage students and parents to reach out right away to an adult at school for assistance. For those who prefer to share a concern without revealing their identity, we recommend using the OK2Say tool, where tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, seven days a week by telephone, text message, email, mobile app or via the OK2Say website.
- AAPS Family & Parent Resources
- AAPS Community Resources
- AAPS Resources for High School Students
- AAPS Comprehensive List of Local Resources: local resources for a variety of needs including: advocacy and legal advice, housing, mental health services, emergency support, clothing, LGBTQ+ support, immigration support, food banks, and much more!
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AAPS Securly Tip Line
AAPS is pleased to offer this anonymous tip line for students, staff and families to address bullying, mental health concerns or important “See Something, Say Something” concerns. The Securly Tip Line can be downloaded from the AppStore or Google Play, and a bookmark will be placed on all student Chromebooks. Students, staff and parents can initiate an anonymous tip outside of the app via phone: 1-833-300-STOP, email: [email protected] or their website: https://www.securly.com/tip.
OK2Say
When any concerns or unease arise, we encourage students and parents to reach out right away to an adult at school for assistance. For those who prefer to share a concern without revealing their identity, we recommend using the OK2Say tool, where tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, seven days a week by telephone, text message, email, mobile app or via the OK2Say website.
Academic & College Readiness Resources
- List of Homework Help Apps: Curated by CHS students, these apps made the cut!
- List of Tutoring Resources: Free options & private pay organizations and individual options
- EMU MAGIC Program: Mentorship and college guidance for youth experiencing foster care
- Language Link School: Offers ESL classes for all levels and ages, including SAT/ACT test prep
- MDHHS Tuition Incentive Program (TIP): Provides tuition assistance during an eligible student’s qualifying certificate or associate degree program and also during the student’s bachelor’s degree program (must be eligible Medicaid recipient)
Legal Resources
Child Advocacy Law Clinic at U of M: Assistance with family law & child rights, including pertaining to foster care.
Child Wellfare Appellate Law Clinic at U-M: Assistance with representing parents in termination of parental rights appeals at the Michigan Court of Appeals.
Detroit Disability Power: Detroit Disability Power's mission is to leverage and build the organizing and political power of the disability community to ensure the full inclusion of people with disabilities in Metro Detroit.
Legal Services of South Central Michigan: Provides free legal advice and representation to low-income individuals, families, and older adults in Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Shiawassee, and Washtenaw Counties. LSSCM also provides legal services to older adults of St. Joseph County.
Student Advocacy Center: Helps students in grades K-12 stand up for their rights when they are suspended, expelled, denied special education support, or faced with racism or some other barrier at school.
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center: Provides free legal advice to immigrants in Michigan on a case by case basis.
Child Advocacy Law Clinic at U of M: Assistance with family law & child rights, including pertaining to foster care.
Child Wellfare Appellate Law Clinic at U-M: Assistance with representing parents in termination of parental rights appeals at the Michigan Court of Appeals.
Detroit Disability Power: Detroit Disability Power's mission is to leverage and build the organizing and political power of the disability community to ensure the full inclusion of people with disabilities in Metro Detroit.
Legal Services of South Central Michigan: Provides free legal advice and representation to low-income individuals, families, and older adults in Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Shiawassee, and Washtenaw Counties. LSSCM also provides legal services to older adults of St. Joseph County.
Student Advocacy Center: Helps students in grades K-12 stand up for their rights when they are suspended, expelled, denied special education support, or faced with racism or some other barrier at school.
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center: Provides free legal advice to immigrants in Michigan on a case by case basis.
Mental Health Resources
- List of Mindfulness Help Apps: Curated by CHS students, these apps made the cut!
- Washtenaw Mental Health Resources #wishyouknew
- The Corner Health Center: Judgment-free, affordable health and wellness care
- Washtenaw County Community Mental Health: Mental health and substance use support; Crisis line 24/7: 734-544-3050
Physical Health, Safety & Addiction Recovery Resources
- Ozone House: Free, confidential, voluntary shelter and support services for homeless youth, including runaways and high-risk youth ages 10-20, and their families; Crisis line 24/7: 734-662-2222
- Dawn Farm: Addiction treatment and recovery support
- Home of New Vision: Counseling, substance use disorder treatment, education, and more
The Arts & Community Relationships Resources
- The Neutral Zone: A diverse teen center dedicated to personal growth through artistic expression and community leadership
LGBTQ+ Resources
- The Trevor Project: The world's largest suicide and crisis prevention organization for LGBTQ+ youth.
- PLFAG Ann Arbor: Builds and supports a community of loving families united with LGBTQ+ people and allies who promote the health and well-being of the A2 community.
Immigration Resources
- Washtenaw Refugee Welcome: a volunteer organization designed to give long term support to refugees building a new life in Washtenaw, MI.
- Informed Immigrant: a collection of online resources offering the most up-to-date and accessible information and guidance for the undocumented immigrant community.
Self Help Books For Teens
Mindfulness & Anxiety
Social Justice
Memoirs & Overcoming Challenges
- Free Lunch by Rex Ogle
- Almost American Girl by Robin Ha
- Born A Crime by Trevor Noah
- Laughing At My Nightmare by Shane Burcaw
- Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook
- March, Book 1 by John Lewis
- Funny, You Don't Look Autistic by Micheal McCreary
- Do You Dream In Color? Insights From A Girl Without Sight by Laurie Rubin
- A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah