Family Support Resources
Part of the mission of the District is to provide resources that will be beneficial to the community.
Below are support resources for use in a variety of situations that can be challenging to deal with.
District Resources
For families in need of clothing, school supply, or other assistance related to family needs, contact DJ Dauwe at 513-732-0780
For families experiencing homelessness with school age children who attend the Batavia Local School District, contact Jennifer Ward at 513-732-0935.
For families to determine if their children who attend Batavia schools are eligible for free or reduced price breakfast and lunch, contact Cassie McGowan at 513-732-2343
Clermont County Family and Children First Council
Child Focus Crisis Intervention Information
Clermont County Public Assistance
Clermont County Crisis Hotline
513-528-SAVE (7283)
National Crisis Text Line
Text 988
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Dial 988
Warning signs of suicide include:
- A major change in mood or behavior, appearing consistently unhappy/depressed, irritable, withdrawn from family or friends
- Poor grades in school or other bad performance in extra-curricular activities
- High-risk behaviors, including use of alcohol or other substances
- Problems with concentration, and changes in energy level, appetite or sleep schedule
- Expressing feelings of hopeless or not wanting to live anymore
- Hurting themselves (e.g., wrist-cutting, burning self)
- History of depression or family history of depression
If someone you know is showing signs of suicide, here are some things you can do:
- Ask directly about thoughts of suicide (asking about suicide does not increase the risk of suicide but does open up conversation).
- Listen to what they need.
- Keep them safe by keeping lethal means away from them.
- Call 911 if necessary.
- Help them connect with ongoing support, such as a local crisis line, the National Suicide Prevention Life line (1-800-273-8255) or the Crisis Text Line (text "4hope" to 741 741).
- Check back the next day to see how they are doing.
- Encourage them to seek out a counselor for more help