🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

14.40 – What to Do If You’re Suddenly on Your Own: Facing independence without warning can feel like the ground vanished beneath you. Whether due to family loss, conflict, or circumstance, your first step is safety—secure housing, food, and emotional support. Contact community centers, shelters, or youth organizations that provide emergency help without judgment. Build a short-term plan: where to stay, what income to secure, and whom to contact for guidance. Keep essential documents safe and seek mentors who understand independence transitions. Avoid isolation; connection rebuilds stability. Learning to survive alone develops courage, but asking for structured help ensures survival doesn’t become suffering. Every action toward security, no matter how small, is a victory. You’re not alone—resources exist to guide you into a stronger next chapter. Survival today plants the seed for thriving tomorrow.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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