Resources – Bullycide

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Get Help & Resources

Whether you are a young person in crisis, a parent who suspects bullying, or an educator looking for tools — help is available now.

Immediate Crisis Resources

Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 Free, confidential, 24/7 support

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 Free, 24/7 crisis counseling via text

Trevor Project (LGBTQ+)

Call 1-866-488-7386 Crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ youth

SAMHSA Helpline

Call 1-800-662-4357 Substance abuse and mental health referrals

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Call 1-800-799-7233 Support for domestic violence victims

Emergency Services

Call 911 If someone is in immediate danger

Vital Statistics 🦋

The numbers that define the crisis — and demand action.

Bullying Prevalence

1 in 5 students report being bullied at school
15% of students report being cyberbullied
41% of bullied students expect it to happen again
160,000 students skip school daily due to bullying
Bullying peaks in middle school grades 6–8
70% of students have witnessed bullying at school

1 in 5

students report being bullied

70%

have witnessed bullying

Suicide & Mental Health

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10–14
4,600+ young people die by suicide each year in the U.S.
Youth suicide has increased 56% in the past decade
14% of high school students have seriously considered suicide
Bullied youth are 2–9x more likely to consider suicide
64% of bullied students report significant mental health decline

2nd

leading cause of death

56%

increase in youth suicide

Downstream Impact

Bullied teens are 2.5x more likely to use marijuana
73% of gang members report being bullied before joining
Childhood bullies are 4x more likely to commit domestic violence
71% of school shooters had been bullied
Special needs students are 3x more vulnerable to bullying
LGBTQ+ students are 3x more likely to be bullied

2.5x

more likely to use marijuana

71%

of school shooters were bullied

Sources: CDC, NCES, StopBullying.gov, AFSP, National Gang Center, U.S. Secret Service

Organizations Making a Difference

Trusted organizations, public resources, and partners that help schools and families respond.

StopBullying.gov

Prevention strategies, research, and reporting tools.

PACER Center

National Bullying Prevention Center resources for students, parents, and educators.

Mental Health Services of NC

Home of the SIMBA Project. Athlete-powered anti-bullying advocacy.

STOMP Out Bullying

Anti-bullying and cyberbullying organization for kids and teens.

Born This Way Foundation

Youth mental health and kinder communities.

Sandy Hook Promise

Warning sign and violence prevention training.

Cyberbullying Research Center

Research-based prevention and response.

AFSP

Research, education, and advocacy for suicide prevention.

Jed Foundation

Emotional health and suicide prevention for teens and young adults.

Resources By Audience

For Youth

You are not alone — and this is not your fault.

Tell a trusted adult — keep telling until someone listens
Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support
Document everything: screenshots, dates, witnesses
Block cyberbullies and report to the platform
Visit StopBullying.gov for step-by-step help

For Parents

Know the warning signs, document the pattern, and push for support.

Know warning signs: withdrawal, mood changes, avoiding school
Listen without judgment — do not minimize the experience
Document incidents and report to the school in writing
Know your legal rights and anti-bullying laws
Monitor online activity with open conversation, not surveillance
Seek professional help if your child shows signs of depression

For Educators

Every classroom can be part of the solution.

Intervene immediately — every time, every incident
Create classroom cultures where reporting is safe
Implement peer buddy and mentorship programs
Train staff to recognize signs of bullying and distress
Advocate for athlete ambassador programs in your school
Visit StopBullying.gov Training Center

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