"You can’t predict every potential difficulty and protect your child from every pothole. But if you help your child cultivate mindfulness, research suggests they’ll develop resilience, improved executive function, and social and emotional skills that allow them to steer themselves when the time comes."
From www.mindful.org
From www.mindful.org
Counselor Contact Information
Counselors will be working remotely. Please feel free to contact us via e-mail and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
- Ann Prashar - 6th grade (M-Z) & 7th grade - [email protected]
- Jill Suhajda - 8th grade & 6th grade (A-L) - [email protected]
statewide mental health hotline for Michigan residents - open 4/14/20
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched a statewide mental health hotline for Michigan residents.
The hotline, or as the state calls it "warmline" will connect individuals with certified peer support specialists who have lived experiences of behavioral health issues, trauma or personal crises, and are trained to support and empower the callers.
The warmline will operate seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. at
888-PEER-753 (888-733-7753).
Additional Crisis Resources are located at the bottom of this page.
The hotline, or as the state calls it "warmline" will connect individuals with certified peer support specialists who have lived experiences of behavioral health issues, trauma or personal crises, and are trained to support and empower the callers.
The warmline will operate seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. at
888-PEER-753 (888-733-7753).
Additional Crisis Resources are located at the bottom of this page.
Coronavirus Resources
Tips for talking to your child about Coronavirus - Jamie Howard, PhD (Child Mind Institute)
1. Don't be afraid to discuss the Coronavirus 2. Be developmentally appropriate 3. Take cues from your child 4. Deal with your own anxiety 5. Be reassuring 6. Focus on what you're doing to stay safe 7. Stick to routine 8. Keep talking |
Gene Beresin, MD - Tips on how to discuss coronavirus with children:
Dr. Beresin also shares that young people want several questions answered;
Am I Safe? Are you - the people taking care of me - safe? How is this going to affect my daily life? |
Here are a few links that provide general information regarding the Coronavirus outbreak along with links to sites related to dealing with the anxiety that may arise during this unprecedented situation.
The above article released by Harvard University contains a host of links to additional resources.
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General Parenting resources
Below are some general resources parents may be able to utilize for at-home learning, social & emotional development with your children, or to simply keep your kids occupied during their extended time learning at home.
General resources for dealing with stress
From the people at CALM:
Without a doubt, many of us are feeling anxious as we navigate the uncertainty of COVID-19. We're feeling it too, and we wanted to share some of the tools we're using to take care of our minds and stay grounded. We created a free resource page with meditations, stories, music, talks and more, all hand-picked to support your mental and emotional wellness. |
Kids of all ages can reap the benefits of meditation and mindfulness using technology. Meditating even only a few minutes a day has proven to reduce stress, boost immunity, aid memory and concentration, decrease depression and anxiety, and even make you more compassionate. Don't know where to start? Check out some of our favorite meditation apps for kids. These tools will guide kids through the process and help them relax and ground themselves. And for more great apps for restless kids, try our list of Apps to Help Kids Stay Focused.
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Crisis Resources
If you are worried about a someone or yourself;
Call (855-565-2729) or Text to (652729) or e-mail at [email protected]
OK2SAY is a program designed to empower Michigan students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs,
and law enforcement to share and respond to student safety threats.
OK2SAY is a program designed to empower Michigan students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs,
and law enforcement to share and respond to student safety threats.
Are you facing a crisis? Call Common Ground for free and confidential counseling, information, and referrals.
(online chat service also available on Common Ground link above):
Oakland County Crisis/Suicide Hotline (1-800-231-1127)
Crisis Text Line (741741)
(online chat service also available on Common Ground link above):
Oakland County Crisis/Suicide Hotline (1-800-231-1127)
Crisis Text Line (741741)
additional numbers for immediate assistance
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT HOTLINE
1-855-444-3911
DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE
1-800-985-5990
MICHIGAN SUICIDE HOTLINE
1-800-273-8255
MICHIGAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
1-800-799-7233
MICHIGAN CORONAVIRUS HOTLINE
1-888-535-6136
[email protected]
MICHIGAN 2-1-1
A one-stop connection to thousands of local agencies and resources that can help—24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 211 or Text your ZIP Code to 898211
SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION HOTLINE
1-800-985-5990 or Text TalkWithUs to 66746
1-855-444-3911
DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE
1-800-985-5990
MICHIGAN SUICIDE HOTLINE
1-800-273-8255
MICHIGAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
1-800-799-7233
MICHIGAN CORONAVIRUS HOTLINE
1-888-535-6136
[email protected]
MICHIGAN 2-1-1
A one-stop connection to thousands of local agencies and resources that can help—24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 211 or Text your ZIP Code to 898211
SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION HOTLINE
1-800-985-5990 or Text TalkWithUs to 66746