School Social Worker
Welcome to my web page! My name is Norma Canals and I am the school social worker at Pearl River High School. My role as a school social worker is to support students and their families. In this page you will find resources, articles and activities to assist you and your family and friends.
If you need to make an appointment to meet with me please email me at canalsn@pearlriver.org or call my office 845-620-3806
During REMOTE learning I am also available via my google cell 845-288-3337
COVID can trigger anxiety below are some resources to help manage your emotions:
The CDC’s guide to Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
The Child Mind Institute - Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis and Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
Several apps are offering free mindfulness exercises and meditations. Search for Headspace, Calm, or Insight Timer on your device.
Resources:
Feeling stressed by the COVID-19 pandemic? You are not alone. Call the NYS Emotional Support Helpline 7 days a week, 8am-10pm at 1-844-863-9314.
MENTAL HEALTH/CRISIS ASSISTANCE
Behavioral Health Response Team (BHRT) (845) 517-0400 (844) 255-2478 Provides behavioral health crisis/outreach/evaluation services.
24 Hour Suicide Crisis Hotline 1-800-273-8255
Rockland County Department of Mental Health (845) 364-2200 Provides and coordinates behavioral health services in Rockland.
Mental Health Association of Rockland (845) 267-2172 www.mharockland.org Provides behavioral health preventive, supportive, treatment, and advocacy services for children and adults.
Mental Health Association of Westchester (914) 345-0700 Provides outpatient behavioral health treatment, locations in Nyack and Haverstraw.
VCS Inc. (845) 634-5729 www.vcs-inc.org Provides outpatient mental health treatment for adults, counseling services and support services.
CANDLE- (845) 634-6677 https://www.candlerockland.org/
RCADD- Rockland Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependence https://www.rcadd.org/ 845-215-9788