Crisis text line & bullying resources
Bullying is a serious problem and should be addressed immediately. Prevention is always the best solution, but if you find that a child is in crisis, there are resources available to help. Remember, if a crime has been committed or if someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Otherwise, here are some important next steps, resources and options to consider.
Crisis numbers
Anyone who is being bullied can reach out using one of the hotline numbers below for immediate help. Intake specialists are available 24-hours a day for confidential support.
Crisis Hotline
(330) 452-6000
Crisis Text Line
Text 4hope to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1 (800) 273-TALK (8255)
Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth)
1 (866) 488-7386
Contact your local school counseling department if you or someone you know is being bullied at school.
Alliance City School District
200 Glamorgan St.Alliance, OH 44601
Canton City School District
Canton, OH 44702
Canton Local School District
600 Faircrest St. SECanton, OH 44707
Fairless Local School District
11885 Navarre Rd.Navarre, OH 44662
Jackson Local School District
7602 Fulton Dr.Massillon, OH 44646
Lake Local School District
436 King Church Ave. SWUniontown, OH 44685
Louisville City School District
407 East Main St.Louisville, OH 44641
Marlington Local School District
10320 Moulin Ave. NEAlliance, OH 44601
Massillon City School District
930 17th St. NEMassillon, OH 44646
Minerva Local School District
406 East St.Minerva, OH 44657
North Canton City School District
525 7th St. NENorth Canton, OH 44720
Northwest Local School District
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Osnaburg Local School District
310 Browning Ct.East Canton, OH 44730
Perry Local School District
Massillon, OH 44646
Plain Local School District
901 44th St. NWCanton, OH 44709
Sandy Valley Local School District
5362 State Rte. 183 NEMagnolia, OH 44643
Tuslaw Local School District
1835 Manchester Ave. NWMassillon, OH 44647
Kidpower
Gain skills to safely take action against bullying.
NOBullying.org
Find bullying and cyberbullying facts, help and advice.
Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center
Learn how you can effectively address cyberbullying.
Verywell Family
Tips on how parents can help prevent bullying.
Violence Prevention Works
Learn more about the OLWEUS Bullying Prevention Program for safer schools.
Stark Speaks Up for Kindness
Bullying prevention resources utilized in Stark County parochial schools.
Stopbullying.gov
Ways to effectively prevent and stand up to bullying.
WikiHow
Advice for ways to defuse bullying and ask for help.