Guidance /Social Work Resources

If your student and/or family are in need of any support or assistance please don't hesitate to contact our guidance counselors/ social work team.

• Cristina Silva, csilva4@bostonpublicschools.org

• Justina Levey jlevey@bostonpublicschools.org

• Sugeily Santos, ssantos2@bostonpublicschools.org

• Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with Coronavirus 2019

• Tips for Parents in Need of Services

• Resources for Families

• Instructions in Spanish about Internet Essentials/Comcast for your Latino families

• Thriving at Home Workbook

• Short Activities for Calming/Stress Reduction

• Free Second Step Social-Emotional Resources

We know this is a stressful time for students, families, and educators. Concerns about the spread of COVID-19 are growing. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources you can use to help young people learn the social-emotional skills they need to get through these challenging events.

• Parents Helping Parents Stress Hotline

The current national health emergency is causing many parents anxiety.

* How do I protect my children?

* What do I tell them?

* Or simply, how do I keep them busy when there is no school?

Parental stress line counselors are still there to listen to your concerns and problem-solve with you. 24-7, free and confidential. CALL: 800-632-8188

• Crisis Hotline Resources

Suicide prevention, domestic violence, and other crisis hotlines for youth, young adults, and their friends and families.

• Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line is here for you 24/7. Text a free Crisis Counselor anytime. You don’t have to deal with the hard parts of life alone. Text us. Get free help.

Anxious about corona virus? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.