Resources from the Counselors
Click on the Following Links to Learn More About Bullying:
Stop Bullying Now! http://www.stopbullying.gov/kids/index.html
PACER Kids Against Bullying https://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/
Click on the Following Links to Lean More About Talking to Your Children About Racism
Racism and Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the News - from Child Mind Institute
Children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance - from embracerace
Supporting Vulnerable Students in Stressful Times: Tips for Parents - from National Association of School Psychologists
Games and Educational Web Sites:
Grief and Loss:
Grief Speaks
National Alliance for Grieving Children
Imagine NJ, Westfield NJ
Traumatic Loss Coalition for Youth Program
https://ubhc.rutgers.edu/education/trauma-loss-coalition/overview.xml
Mental Health Support
The following call/text lines are available if you or your child are experiencing mental health difficulties during this time:
- PerformCare - If you are having concerns (behavioral/mental health) about your child(ren), Children's Mobile Response is still available 24/7 at 877-652-7624. They are currently responding to families/youth using telehealth and are able to implement in-home services (therapist, case management, etc.) through telehealth as well.
- The NJ Department of Human Services operates a toll free “warm line” which is a resource for people seeking mental health services. The warm line is activated during events that impact the mental health of New Jersey residents. The warm line is available 24 hours and has language access; (877) 294-HELP (4357).
- Get support regarding your anxiety or stress by speaking to a trained counselor at SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or by texting TalkWithUS to 66746.
