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Important Mental Health and Community Resources

Winter Break Support

Crisis Resources:

***Call 911 if YOU or someone else is in immediate danger***

24/7 Deschutes County Crisis Line: 541-322-7500 ext. 9

24/7 Oregon Youthline: 1-877-968-8491 Text: teen2teen to-839863

24/7 TrevorLifeline (LGBTQ+ specific): 1-866-488-7386

24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Text: ACT to-741741

24/7 National Hopeline Network: 1-800-442-HOPE (4673)

24/7 Safe & Strong Helpline: 1-800-923-HELP (4357)

Racial Equity Support Line: 503-575-3764

Reach Out Oregon: 1-800-REACH-OR (732-2467)

24/7 Walk-in Crisis Services at the Deschutes County Stabilization Center (63311 Jamison Street, Bend)

We Welcome You

We welcome all students and parents to seek assistance from our counseling office when they are in need of help. Our staff can offer assistance with social, emotional, behavioral, or academic issues.

"At a previous school it was always hard to get in to see a counselor or someone to even make a schedule change. At BTA I can see my counselor any time and get changes made quickly when needed."

- Sarah, Class of 2023

Appointments

Ms. Gunter is here to help and connect with you! She is available via email, phone, and Webex. If you have a quick question you will likely get your answer faster by emailing.

Students: You can also schedule a phone or Webex appointment with your counselor by clicking the booking link below.

Parents: Please email or sign up for an appointment.

Ms. Gunter, NCC Make Appointment

**Privacy and Limits of Confidentiality**

When you are meeting with your school counselor, please keep in mind the limits of confidentiality that your school counselor is legally and ethically bound by. Everything you tell them will stay between you and your school counselor except in the following instances:
1. If you may harm yourself or someone else
2. If someone is harming you or someone else
3. If someone else may harm themself
4. If you give your school counselor permission to share information with someone else

*Please note that your school counselor cannot guarantee the confidentiality of the physical setting that you are in. This means that we don’t know if there are unintended viewers or recipients in your physical setting. Please be mindful of choosing a private space and if possible, use headphones with a microphone to promote your privacy. Start using the Webex chat feature with your school counselor if you are worried and need more privacy during your conversation.

Counseling and Future Center Canvas Classroom

BTA Student Resource Page

Parents, if you would like access to your students Canvas account and the information provided on the Counseling and Future Center Canvas classroom, please ask your student to add you as an observer. Instruction on how to add an observer can be found here.

New and Transferring Students

Welcome to Bend Tech Academy! Visit the counseling office to make an appointment and register. Please bring the following items:

Completed student packet
Proof of current address
Transcript or grade report from previous school
Immunization records
Birth certificate

Transcript Requests

We provide transcripts to colleges, universities, trade schools and employers through Parchment for current and former students. You can also order a transcript for yourself. Please go to our Contact Us page to order your transcript.

Graduation Information

Diploma Requirements

Senior Calendar

BTA @ MHS School Code

380-093

School and Community Mental Health Resources:

The Deschutes County School Based Health Center (SBHC) at BSHS- School Based Health Centers provides affordable convenient health care and health education to young people who live in the Bend/La Pine School District. SBHCs are a collaborative partnership with medical sponsors (Mosaic Medical), local school districts, and Deschutes County Health Services (Behavioral Health). By providing routine and basic health care, the SBHCs seek to support improved health for all young people and their families. Call: 541-383-3005

The Bend-La Pine School District Student Mental Health webpage includes information to help connect students and families with mental health resources, including help lines, free counseling resources, tips for families and more.

The Child Center provides community-based outpatient programs focused on individuals with emotional, behavioral and mental health issues, and their families. BLP students and families can access The Child Center services through the main clinic (541-728-0062).

The Mental Health Provider Directory is intended as a local resource list with providers who can help individuals with a variety of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, eating disorders, substance use disorders and more. The list is offered voluntarily by providers themselves. Deschutes County Health Services and Bend-La Pine Schools do not endorse any providers listed here. Please make sure to research potential providers and contact them directly with any questions you may have.