Wellness@Home
Parents/Guardians- We would like to provide some helpful resources for your families as we all navigate through these stressful times.
We (FTS) have a hotline number is 732-252-7901. Students may call for emotional support or parents may call for guidance on how to help their children emotionally during this difficult time.
Any Monmouth County residents in need of COVID-19 related emotional support can contact the Monmouth County Department of Health hotline at 732.845.2070.
After initial contact with DRCC at the hotline, anyone in need of additional support will be directed to call Mental Health Association of Monmouth County at (732) 542-6422 to be connected to a licensed professional. MHA Monmouth County will answer calls live Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.
Our Guidance Counselors at each school
West Freehold School- Mrs. Perry - webpage
Laura Donovan- Miss Goldberg- webpage
M.W.Errickson- Ms.Fitzpatrick- webpage
J.J. Catena-Mrs. Senna- website
C.R. Applegate- Mrs. Whille- webpage
C.T. Barkalow- Ms. Colford and Mr. Lins- webpage
D.D. Eisenhower- Ms. Coffey and Mr. Durante- webpage
Resources :
Mindfulness for all-
Recorded-Mindful Schools' Mindfulness Class for Kids , Mindfulness practices for home; Mindful Breathing
Elementary Mindfulness Videos:
Mindful Minutes: Quick Mindfulness Mediation Exercises for Kids
Mindfulness Exercises for Kids: Still Quiet Place
Mindful Minute Breathing Exercise: The Power of One Breath
3 Minute Body Scan Meditation - Mindfulness for Kids and Adults
Preschool Resource from Teaching Strategies
Middle School Mindfulness Videos:
Student-friendly video explaining mindfulness
Positive Thoughts & Affirmations Activity
5-4-3-2-1 Coping Technique for Anxiety
Community Resources from National Association of Social Workers, NJ Chapter
Talking to Children about the virus-
Preschool resources from Teaching Strategies; Social story - talking to your kids about coronavirus
Elementary -Talking To Kids About Coronavirus ; talking to younger children-Coronavirus Social Story ;
Middle school- BrainPop Video for older students