Miss Fernandez's School Counseling Website
Welcome!
The 2020-2021 school year is here! This year will look different than other years, but it's my goal to make it one of the best years yet. Please refer to this webpage for helpful tips and links while we take this journey together. If you have any questions or concerns, never hesitate to reach out to me at pfernandez@htsd.us or fill out my form below.
I will be updating this website as often as I can! Thanks for being patient!
Staying at Home: Activities, Coping Skills, Social Emotional Learning and Other Resources
Social Emotional Learning..WHILE YOU WATCH TV!
2020 Covid-19 Time Capsule Journal
GIANT List of Ideas for Being at Home with Kids
Meditate with Barbie (yes, she meditates, too)
Calming Mindfulness Activity from Go Noodle
Calm Kids (Meditation App): Free Stuff
Strengthen Your Focus!-Go Noodle
Hogwarts at Home: A HP Hub Full of Activities to Banish Boredom
Make a Meditator Snow Globe (attached link has pdf of little meditator)
Virtual Tour of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
50 Coping Skills for Kids...yes, 50!
Ok, So You Want Even More Coping Skills? Fiiine...
Social Emotional Learning Activities for K-2
Social Emotional Learning Activities for Grades 3-5
More Social Emotional Learning Activities for K-2
Mental Health Resources & Crisis Information
CRISIS INFORMATION:
If there is an issue that can not wait due to safety concerns, please contact 911 or the Crisis Screening Center at 856-428-HELP.
Support for Youth
Perform Care
Perform Care helps New Jersey’s families and young people access publicly funded services for youth up to age 21 through the statewide New Jersey Children’s System of Care (CSOC). Help is available for children, adolescents, and young adults seeking behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use treatment services. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week — Call: 1-877-652-7624
2nd Floor Youth Hotline
2NDFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey's youth and young adults. They are here to help you find solutions to the problems that you face and are available 24/7 365 days a year.T o contact 2NDFLOOR or ask about their services, please use one of the following options.
Email: info@2NDFLOOR.org
Call or Text: 888-222-2228
The Hopeline is New Jersey's 24/7 peer support and suicide prevention hotline. The specialists at the NJ Hopeline are available to provide confidential phone counseling, support and referrals to local resources to help youth and families get through difficult times.
Call: 1-855-654-6735
New Jersey's publicly funded health insurance program - includes CHIP, Medicaid and Medicaid expansion populations. Qualified NJ residents of any age may be eligible for free or low cost health insurance that covers doctor visits, prescriptions, vision, dental care, mental health and substance use services and even hospitalization.
Call - 1-800-701-0710
The NJ Helps Services Home Page is designed to give consumers a “one-stop” shopping resource for the wide range of programs, information and services provided by the Department of Human Services and its partners, to assist individuals, families and communities in throughout the State of New Jersey. Visit: https://www.njhelps.org/
Support for Adults
NJ Department of Human Services: Mental Health Telephone Support
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness. They provide support and assistance 24/7 for adults who are depressed, overwhelmed or suicidal.
Call: 1-800-273-TALK
Visit: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Call: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. (TTY 1-800-846-8517)
Visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Partnership for Drugfree Kids offers support for loved ones with substance use issues:
Visit: Drugfree.org
Tips for Adults
Relieving Anxiety During Times of Uncertainty
Survival Guide for Parents of Tweens/Teens
Tips When Talking to Kids During This Time
Keep Kids Busy When You're Busy!
Self Care Tips for Working at Home
Mindfulness Exercises and Games!
How to Stay Busy and Calm at Home
Calm (Meditation App) : All the Free Stuff for Adults
Headspace App: Free Meditations for Adults
30 Ways to Respond to Your Perfectionist Child
Motivational Messages to Inspire Your Child
Helping Teens Protect Their Mental Health During This Temporary New Normal
7 Tips to Rewire Your Child's Brain for Positivity
Superflex and Other Favorites from the Classroom
Don't forget that Unthinkables can strike at home, too! Click the link for a refresher and be mindful of any entering your brain while you are learning remotely!: Unthinkables
Julia Cook's popular book, "Soda Pop Head", is available on YouTube: Soda Pop Head
After you listen to the story, discuss some things that make you angry at home and ways that you can cool down!Another class favorite is available on YouTube: Bubble Gum Brain! Always good to re-read...are you being a Bubble Gum Brain at home?!
Food Bank and Community Resources
Elsie's/The Square Meal/Macona offering free lunch for students
Food Bank of South Jersey Information
Food Pantries List (please call first)
Please do not be embarrassed to ask for help. Email me with any questions or concerns so I can help!
Haddon Township School District FUN (Flipgrids, Videos and Read-A-Louds, OH MY!)
HAWKS AT HOME! District Wide Challenges from the Counseling Department!
Jennings Jamboree: Jennings Elementary School Challenges
A quick note about Flipgrid:
- Select “Log In with Google” and then log in using your child’s email address (ending in htsd.us or haddontwpschools.com) in order to post videos and view videos
- All videos are monitored by district staff prior to being approved for posting...so please be patient!
- If you don't want to post...that's ok! Feel free to look at the videos anyway...they are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!
- If this week's topic doesn't interest you, stay tuned for next week's!)
Mr. Fitzpatrick Reading "The Good Egg"
Dr. Warfield Reading "Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late"
Breaking Closed Syllable Words to the tune of "Old Town Road" with Mrs. Siravo
Virtual Calming Room
Link to Virtual Calming Room (Thank you, Mrs. McGinley!)