Douglas Public Schools
Supporting Families Supporting Students
All Means All
All of us in the Douglas Public Schools understand the importance of the social and emotional well being of our students. If students are not of sound body and mind; learning and success take a back seat. We also know that if students are going to be successful we need to partner with families. I am very pleased to share with you the following resources; they range in scope but are all useful in helping students and supporting families. Attached is a link to the Calendar of Events and the links to each of the Zoom Sessions. Additional sessions will be added throughout the school year.
CARE SOLACE
We are committed to the well-being of our students, staff, and families to create a safe and healthy learning environment. In support of our ongoing commitment, we partnered with Care Solace to provide an additional layer of care for our community.
Care Solace helps individuals find mental health care providers and substance use treatment centers. Their Care Companion™ team is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year to quickly connect you to carefully verified providers in your community.
Students, staff, and families may access Care Solace services in two ways:
Call (888) 515-0595 at any time. Support is available in 200+ languages. A dedicated Care Companion™ will help you every step of the way to research options, secure appointments, and follow up to make sure it is a good fit.
For an anonymous search, answer a few questions to get matched with an extensive list of care providers at www.caresolace.com/douglas.
Care Solace is now available for use at no cost to you. This service is available to staff, their families, students, and their families. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance. All information entered on the Care Solace tool is completely confidential and securely stored.
Please note, this service is an optional resource available by choice and is not mandatory to use. Care Solace is not an emergency response service or mental health services provider. In the event of a life threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1 or the National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255.
If you are interested in counseling-related services for your child, yourself, or another family member, please contact Care Solace for valuable assistance. This is a complimentary resource provided by Douglas Public Schools.
National Alliance on Mental Health
NAMI Family Support Groups are free groups for family members and other caregivers of children and adults dealing with mental health symptoms. They provide a nonjudgmental environment where caregivers can discuss concerns, learn about local resources, and benefit from one another’s collective knowledge and experience.
Family Support Group
meets every other Thursday
7 – 8:30 pm via Zoom
contact for more information: email ttapsgroup@gmail.com
NAMI Basics
NAMI Basics is a free 6-week course for parents of children and adolescents with emotional or behavioral issues. It is currently offered online. NAMI Basics OnDemand offers the same content in a self-paced online format. You can find more about them here: https://namimass.org/nami-basics/
Resources and Supports
NAMI offer a variety of resources for families. Please click on the link for more information.
