The Department of Support Services is committed to supporting the educational achievement of all children.  Each department within Support Services is designed to assist in creating a positive learning environment conducive to safe and academic growth, social and emotional development.

Any SUSD family member needing social/emotional assistance is encouraged to contact Shannon Cronn, Director of Support Services.

Partial list of resources available in our community:

• Teen Lifeline: Call 24/7 or Text 602-248-8336
• Crisis Text Line: Text “Home” to 742741
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
• Crisis Response Network: 602-222-9444
• Scottsdale Police Crisis Team: 480-312-5055
• The Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990 or Text TalkWithUs to 66746
• National Parent Helpline: 1-855-4-A-PARENT (1-855-427-2736)
• Vista Del Camino (City of Scottsdale Food Bank): 480-312-2323
• UMOM: https://umom.org/find-help/
• Family Housing Hub: 602-595-8700
• Youth Resource Center (For People Aged 18-24 Years Old): 480-868-7527
• Arizona 211: Call 2-1-1 or visit  https://211arizona.org/
• Arizona Food Bank Network: www.azfoodbanks.org
• Find Help Phoenix: www.findhelpphx.org or www.encuentraayudaphx.org
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