Additional Resources
How to talk to your children about coronavirus
Information regarding Stabilization Center
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYDUTCHESS/bulletins/28218b9
Community Resources from United Way
Resources for Families from the New York State School Social Workers Association
https://nyssswa.org/coronavirus-school-response-resources/resources-for-parents-during-coronavirus/
Text4Caregivers - Parent to Parent of NYS has created a free support service for parents of special needs children that will distribute self-care and stress-management support through text messaging. Available in both English and Spanish.
Astor Services for Children and Families provided the following update to their services : Astor is providing an array of comprehensive mental health services to children and youth between the ages of 5 - 21 using telepsychiatry and tele-mental health. We are accepting new clients and have a Hotline that families can call to inquire about services for their child or adolescent ( The Hotline is 1-866-Astor01.)