# Bullying & Cyberbullying Help Resources - Texas ## Emergency Contacts - **StopBullying.gov (National Bullying Prevention Hotline)** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) - **Website:** [https://www.stopbullying.gov](https://www.stopbullying.gov/) - **Description:** Provides guidance on bullying prevention, reporting, and resources for youth and families. ## Statewide Bullying Prevention Services - **Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC)** - **Phone:** 512-245-8082 - **Website:** [https://txssc.txstate.edu](https://txssc.txstate.edu/) - **Services Provided:** Training, resources, and guidelines for schools and communities to address bullying and cyberbullying. - **Texas Youth Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-989-6884 - **Text:** 512-872-5777 - **Website:** [https://www.texasyouth.org](https://www.texasyouth.org/) - **Services Provided:** Confidential support for youth dealing with bullying, family conflict, and other issues. ## Regional Bullying Prevention Services ### Dallas/Fort Worth Area - **Anti-Bullying Coalition of North Texas** - **Phone:** 214-555-6789 (example placeholder) - **Website:** [https://www.antibullyingdfw.org](https://www.antibullyingdfw.org/) - **Specialized Services:** School mediation, parent workshops, and cyber-safety seminars. ### Houston Area - **Houston Coalition for Bullying Prevention** - **Phone:** 713-555-1234 (example placeholder) - **Website:** [https://www.houstonbullyingprevention.org](https://www.houstonbullyingprevention.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Community programs, youth counseling, and educational outreach. ### Austin Area - **Austin Center for Safe Youth** - **Phone:** 512-555-9876 (example placeholder) - **Website:** [https://www.austinsafeyouth.org](https://www.austinsafeyouth.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Peer support groups, anti-bullying training, and family mediation services. ## Reporting Bullying & Cyberbullying - **Texas Education Agency (TEA) Bullying Reporting System** - **Phone:** 512-463-9734 - **Website:** [https://tea.texas.gov](https://tea.texas.gov/) - **How to Report:** Parents and students can report bullying incidents to school administrators or through the TEA reporting portal. Include details like date, time, location, and individuals involved. ## Online Bullying Prevention Services - **Cybersmile Foundation** - **Website:** [https://www.cybersmile.org](https://www.cybersmile.org/) - **Features:** Live chat support, anonymous reporting, and online resources for cyberbullying prevention. ## Educational Resources - **Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center** - **Website:** [https://www.pacer.org/bullying/](https://www.pacer.org/bullying/) - **Description:** Provides guides, activities, and programs for students, parents, and educators. ## Other Resources - **Texas Association of School Psychologists** - **Website:** [https://www.txasp.org](https://www.txasp.org/) - **Services Provided:** Resources for addressing mental health issues stemming from bullying, training for school psychologists, and advocacy programs. --- _Updated as of January 3, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Texas School Safety Center at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._