It’s National Stop Bullying Day – Here Are Ways to Get Help
There’s no getting around the fact bullying is just plain wrong. National Stop Bullying Day takes place on the second Wednesday in October, which falls on Oct. 14 this year….
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(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)There's no getting around the fact bullying is just plain wrong.
National Stop Bullying Day takes place on the second Wednesday in October, which falls on Oct. 14 this year.
The day brings together people across the U.S. to raise awareness of and put an end to bullying.
If you or someone you know needs help, here are some resources:
The U.S. Department of Human Services has a hotline that's available 24/7 to receive assistance stopping bullying. Call 1-800-273-8255.
In the U.S., the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.
In the U.S., the Suicide National Hopeline is 1-800-784-2433. Spanish is 1-888-628-9454.
Here are some songs about bullying:
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