More Resources
As our District and community continues to cope with COVID-19, we recognize that many students and families are experiencing anxiety and a range of other emotions. Self-care and emotional self-regulation is especially important during these uncertain times, and social emotional learning (SEL) strategies can be extremely helpful.
Included below are several videos explaining the importance and impact of SEL, as well as some helpful tips and strategies families can use at home, such as activities, simple breathing exercises and meditative practices. A variety of SEL resources are also available on the CASEL website. CASEL is the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning. The site includes resources related to COVID-19, such as coping with stress and anxiety, talking with children at home, planning activities and more.
IF YOU NEED HELP:
Youth Villages is the District's largest community partner for providing specialized crisis services staff for children and youth up to age 18. For assistance, call 901-251-5000, 901-252-7600 or 866-791-9226. Learn more by visiting the Youth Villages West Tennessee web page.
The Statewide Crisis Line is available if you are experiencing a mental health or psychiatric emergency. Call 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471).
The TN REDLINE is available for referrals related to substance use disorder treatment and resources. Call 800-889-9789.
The TDMHSAS Office of Consumer Affairs provides non-emergency mental health and substance abuse services. Call 800-560-5767.
The SAMHSA National Helpline offers free, confidential treatment, referral and information services (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call 800-662-HELP (4357).
LISTEN TO SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING PODCASTS.
SEL Resources: The KIPP district team joins Shelby County Schools radio station 88.5FM to explain what social emotional learning is and shares a variety of community resources available to support students and families.
Here are some additional resources that may help your scholar's social emotional growth:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikehX9o1JbI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfxEVHY7Ex0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqNn9qWoO1M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWvcKR7qBZI