10/29/2026
To our Dover family,
Our hearts are breaking right alongside yours. There really aren't words big enough for the pain our community is carrying right now, but we want every single student, parent, and teacher to hear this clearly: you are not alone, and you do not have to carry this heavy darkness by yourself.
To our students: your life matters so much. You are wanted here. You are NEEDED here. Whatever you are feeling right now—fear, confusion, numbness, anger, sadness—it is okay, and you don’t have to have it all figured out. Just please ask for help and stay.
To our parents and guardians: look your kiddos in the eye. Ask about their fears. Ask about their challenges. Enourage them. Do fun things with them. Grieve with them. We get through times like this by leaning on each other and refusing to let anyone walk in silence.
We support Dover and everyone who calls it home. If you, your child, or a friend is hurting or just needs someone safe to talk through this with, please reach out to us at Rize Up Counseling or use the free 24/7 lifelines below.
Call or text 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline)
Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)
Call Rize Up Counseling: 234-401-0012 rizeupcounseling.com
Please look out for one another. You are loved, you are wanted, and there is always hope.
BECOME THE PERSON YOU WANT TO BE Mental Health Counseling in Ohio Find a therapist now!