Family supports & resources
A Little Light From Our School's Social Worker
Welcome CHMS Families!!
We are excited to welcome you all to the 21-22 school year! To our new members of the Wolfpack, I am your school social worker, Ms. Lashley. You can learn a little about me here:
Our school community is here to support you and your scholar(s). Please see this section of the Wolfpack Memo for supportive resources that you can access throughout the year. Please also keep an eye on this corner for updates and any new links!
Resource Description
Link or Number
Family Supports and Resource Page on our school website (local food pantries, mental health, and health supports):
https://sites.google.com/achievementfirst.org/crownheightsmiddle/about/family-supports-resources
Free Parent and Caregiver Webinars to support your child’s mental health
https://www.ackerman.org/resources-for-parents/webinars/
Tips for Supporting Your Child’s Stress Management:
https://www.childrens.com/health-wellness/stress-management-tips-for-teens-and-children
Mental Health Support in NYC:
https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/
1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) (24/7 Hotline)
Community/Local Resource List:
Contains contact information for public services, local hospitals, precincts, council members, and more.
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Diana-C-Richardson/story/90210
Back to School Post-COVID: Some tips for supporting your child’s return to in-person learning
Tips for remote learning:
https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/parent-tips-and-tricks-for-distance-learning
Please continue to check your email and visit our school’s website: https://sites.google.com/achievementfirst.org/crownheightsmiddle/home for school-related updates and information.
Achievement First Crown Heights Middle School
790 E New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Main Office #:347-471-2590
Thank you for partnering with us. Educating and supporting our kids would not be fully possible without you. Please do not hesitate to reach out!
Some areas I help kids with are:
“You don’t just wake up one day and become a butterfly. Growth is a process”- Rupi Kaur
I also have a variety of additional resources for you and your family. Please feel free to explore the resources posted below and reach out to me if you have any counseling, social emotional, or resource-related questions. I am here as a partner in support.
To all of our returners: Welcome back, I look forward to seeing you all!
To our new families and kiddos: Welcome to the Wolf Pack!!
Ms. Lashley #teamsocialwork
Plentiful App:
One of our families shared this wonderful resource. Plentiful is an app that will show families pantries in their area where they can schedule a time to pick up food (depending on the location).
Income is not required and you don’t have to be employed.
Health:
East New York Health Hub
2581 Atlantic Ave, 1st Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718– 495-6700
Mon– Fri 9 am– 5 pm. Insurance and sliding scale. Please call for more information and to schedule an appointment.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
718-270-1000
Mon– Fri 8:30 am– 5 pm All medical services being provided at this time. Please call ahead for appointment.
Mental Health Resources:
Kings County Hospital Center Dept of Behavioral Health Walk-In Clinic
451 Clarkson Ave, Building R, Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 245-2520
Please call to arrange intake or visit. No walk-ins at this time.
Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services
212-582-9100
Call so that you can set up an intake and they will connect you to one of their many locations in Brooklyn.
Local Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens:
