Crisis Resources

As students may be impacted in multiple ways by COVID-19 and the closure of schools, it is critical that we are mindful of their emotional well-being. In addition to educational resources, there are supports available 24 hours a day/7 days a week should a parent or educator be concerned about a student’s well-being.

• Children’s System of Care: Call this number to find out about services for children and teens with emotional and behavioral health care challenges—1-877-652-7624

• Crisis Text Line: Connect with a crisis counselor to help defuse a “hot” moment or crisis—Text “NJ” to 741741

• NJ Hopeline: 1-855-654-6735

• 2nd Floor: 1-888-222-2228

Resources for Parents/Caregivers

• National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement

• The Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children & Families

• National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC)

  • Frequently Asked Questions from Parents/Caregivers Raising Bereaved Children

  • 10 Ways to Help a Grieving Child

• Sesame Street Early Childhood Grief Resources Articles, videos, activities for parents of young children

• Read Aloud: The Goodbye Book by Todd Parr : A Children’s Book About Grief and Loss read by the author

• Imagine-A Center for Coping with Loss: Provides free, year-round grief support for children and families

• Good Grief: Resources and virtual support groups for grieving families