• CCSD 15 Food Distribution : School breakfast and lunch food delivery schedule

• Food Bank :Northern Illinois Food Bank: recommends that people in need of food use their website to find their closest food pantry and opening hours etc.

• Catholic Charities Northwest: Meal and transportation services (847) 253-5500

• Woman Infants and Children (WIC): Food assistance program for Women, Infants, and Children. (224) 324-3848

• WINGS: Services for victims of domestic violence, mental health services, emergency shelter, transitional living and permanent housing for victims and their children.

• Coping With Stress : The Child Mind Institute: has many resources for helping children and families cope with the stress of these uncertain times:

• Talking to your Children about Coronavirus : National Association School Psychologists: Talking to Children about Coronavirus

• Conducting Positive Family Meetings : a great way to provide structured meetings and resolve family problems during the shelter in place.

• Anxious About The Coronavirus : article from Psychology Today

• Mo Willems videos: Mo Willems is offering Lunch Doodles every day, which might be fun for families to watch together, or give parents some ideas for drawing activities.

• Audible books : free audio books

• Virtual Tours From Home : virtual museum and zoo tours you can see from home

• D15 Digital Literacy Hub :All of the District 15 LRCs have collaboratively created a resource for students and families that contains links and ideas related to digital literacy, reading, coding, typing, STEAM activities, escape rooms and more!

My child needs more support, what can I do? Below are community resources that can help in a time of crisis and additional social-emotional support for children and families.

• The Bridge Youth and Family Services: 847/359-7490, Crisis Line: 847/776-3720

• Alexian Center for Mental Health: 847/952-7460

• Northwest Community Hospital: 847/432-5464 (847/HEALING)

• Screening Assessment and Support Services SASS (uninsured, underinsured): 800/345-9049

• Toll-Free Suicide Hotline: 800/273-TALK (8255)

• Crisis Text Line: Text “Hello” to 741741

• The Warm Line (not a crisis line but is a source of support): 866/359-7953, TTY; 866/880-4459

• www.afsp.org, www.cdc.gov, www.erikaslighthouse.org

Please do not hesitate to contact me, the School Social Worker, at Garciap1@ccsd15.net