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Local Organizations
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry https://loavesfishespantry.org/
Fuel assistance -http://www.commteam.org/how-we-help/housing-utilities/liheap/
Groton Commissioners of Trust:
https://www.grotonma.gov/government/boards-and-committees/commissioners-of-trust-funds/
The following are state sponsored programs to assist families with providing adequate and healthy meals:
WIC-Women Infants and Children Nutrition program 800-WIC-1007 or www.mass.gov/wic
SNAP- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/Food Stamps 800-645-8333
Mental Health Resource:
Please take advantage of MSPP INTERFACE REFERRAL SERVICE, a free, confidential mental health and wellness referral help line available to Groton residents.
The MSPP INTERFACE℠ Referral Service collects and categorizes a wide range of valuable resources related to mental health and wellness for the benefit of the general public – children, adults and families – as well as educators and mental health professionals. Referrals are available for both short and long-term interventions for children/families experiencing grief, divorce, family separation, deployment, adjustment challenges or other mental health issues.
In addition to the resources on this web site, the MSPP INTERFACE℠ Referral Service maintains a mental health and wellness referral help line Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm, at 617-332-3666 x 1411 or 888-244-6843 x 1411. This is a free, confidential referral service for participating communities. Callers are matched with licensed mental health providers from our extensive database. Each referral meets the location, insurance, and specialty needs of the caller.
Helpful Sites
Think:Kids offers a variety of clinical services, support and resources. Make an appointment in our clinic or locate certified providers, programs and support groups in your area. And help us spread the word as a mentor, volunteer or supporter.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-RULER-Approach/135601309793827
http://www.youtube.com/user/OpenCircleOrg -
http://www.childanxiety.net/- "The Child Anxiety Network is designed to provide thorough, user-friendly information about child anxiety. It is also designed to provide direction for those who are not sure where to turn when they think their child or a child they know may need professional help to cope with anxiety."
http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/asperger-syndrome - Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle.
http://www.tolerance.org/ - "A place for educators to find thought-provoking news, conversation and support for those who care about diversity, equal opportunity and respect for differences in school"
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network was established to improve access to care, treatment, and services for traumatized children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events.
http://www.attachmentnewengland.com/website/index.html
Specializing in Reactive Attachment
http://www.edutopia.org/social-emotional-learning - more on the relevance of SEL
http://www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/health/1999/social.html - Dept of Education
Great examples of social-emotional activities
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