COVID-19 Mental Health Resources

What supports are available for students and staff?

We recognize the impact these surreal circumstances are having on all of us. We encourage our students to continue to find and create moments of familiarity and maintain other routines as much as possible, including communicating with friends, and staying active. 

School social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses, and PBIS Coaches have guidance on supports and resources for supporting both students and staff through this stressful and uncertain time. 

 We know that given the closure of schools and other community agencies, some existing social-emotional and mental health supports will be disrupted. Our staff is currently developing plans to communicate with families about supports available while schools are closed.

Talking with your student:

• Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - A Parent Resource: This document provides guidance to parents (and school staff) on how to provide accurate prevention information and facts to students without causing undue alarm. (National Association of School Psychologists and National Association of School Nurses) 

• Spanish version
• NASP Website has other languages as well

• Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (Focuses on different age levels, parents and caregivers managing their responses)

• CDC Guidance for talking with children

Coping resources: 

• ​CDC Resource on Stress and Coping​

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network Resource for Families

• Mental Health Resources for Adolescents and Young Adults

• National Alliance on Mental Illness Find Support Page

Additional support:

• Crisis Lines

  • Text “HOPELINE” to 741741 

  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 608-280-2600 or 1-800-273-8255

  • Briarpatch Helpline: 1-800-798-1126

  • Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ+: 1-866-488-7386 or click here for Trevor Text & Trevor Chat

  • 24/7 SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline - 1-800-985-5990

  • 24/7 Parental Stress Line - 1-800-632-8188

• Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) Help Line: 608-251-4445 or 800-747-4045, If you are in immediate danger, call 911.