Resources for Families in Need
Free & Reduced Lunch Paperwork
Your child may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. You must reapply every year. Qualification is based on household income.
Students who qualify receive additional benefits including reduced fees for the following programs.
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Event Fees
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Field Trips
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Advanced Placement Tests
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Associated Student Body (ASB) Fees
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Pre-College Exams (PSAT/SAT/ACT)
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College Application Fees
Breakfast and lunch will be served at no cost to those students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Below are the links to download the paperwork for free & reduced lunch:
MIHS Counseling Center Resources
The counseling office at Mercer Island High School provides various resources to students. Please see the counseling office for assistance in the following areas:
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Food Pantry/weekend food
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Personal Hygiene Items
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Backpacks & Stationery
Crest
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Food Drop off
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Partnering with food services to give leftover to families/students
Additional Resources
Crisis Resources
CRISIS/EMERGENCY/SUPPORT SERVICES
Crisis Text Line – text START to 741741 OR Crisis Clinic 24/7 Helpline 1-800-427-4747
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
https://www.teenlink.org/ 1-866-TEENLINK (833-6546)
King County Wraparound
Children’s Crisis Outreach Response System (CCORS) Access to CCORS is available through the Crisis Clinic at 206-461-3222 or 1-866-4CRISIS.
King County Sexual Assault Resources Center (located in Renton) Phone: 425-226-5062 OR 24-hour Resource Line (24/7 response) 888.998.6423
Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress at Harborview
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-827-8840
Trevor Project–LGBTQA+ 1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860
MI Safe Rides (Sat PM): 206-941-4100
National Eating Disorder Association Hotline 1-800-931-2237
Public Health Eastgate Teen Center 1-800-244-4512
Homeless Shelter/Safe Place: Test SAFE and your location to 69866
COMMUNITY GRIEF/LOSS SUPPORT
Forefront Cares – support after a suicide 206-543-1016
The Healing Center Seattle 206-523-1206
Safe Crossings Foundation 206-652-4723
CampErin—weekend camp for youth grieving the loss of a loved one