June is Pride month!

Resources

There are many places one can find support over the internet. The information and resources below will help you find what you may be needing at this time. ALWAYS remember...you have your school counselors, Ms. D, Child Study team case workers at your finger tips!! We are just an email away!!

Mental Health Awareness:

Signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, etc may be surfacing for individuals in your households that seem to be more prominent. There are a number of resources available to you within these pages. To focus more readily on mental health here are some recent resources shared by the New Jersey Mental Health Cares

Support Services

New Resource: Updated Mercer County Resources as of April, 20,2020

https://cjfhc.org/images/MERCER.COUNTY.COVID.19.RESOURCE.LIST.UPDATES.4.21.2020.pdf

Homefront (Food Bank open Monday 11am-2pm, Tuesdays 3-6pm, and Thursdays 11am-2pm)

1880 Princeton Avenue

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

(609) 989-9417

www.homefrontnj.org

Lawrence Community Center (Food Bank open 1st and 3rd Thursdays)

295 Eggerts Crossing Road

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

(609) 883-3379

University Medical Center at Princeton

1 Plainsboro Road

Plainsboro, NJ 08536

Phone: (609) 853-7000

https://ww.princetonhcs.org/

Mobile Response and Stabilization Services and Family Crisis Intervention Unit

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton

3535 Quakerbridge Roade, Suite 201

Hamilton NJ 08619

Phone: (609) 584-0790 x102

Fax: (609) 584-0595

New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline (855) 654-6735 www.njhopeline.com

2^nd Floor Youth Helpline www.2ndfloor.org; (888) 222.2228 (call or text)

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

Trevor Project www.thetrevorproject.org

PERFORMCare: (877) 652-7624

Womanspace - for families struggling with domestic and sexual violence

1530 Brunswick Avenue

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

(609) 394-9000

Lawrence Township Police Department

211 Lawrenceville Road

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Phone: (609) 896-1111 (Non-emergency)

Phone: 911 (Emergency)

ADDICTION RESOURCES:

People with preexisting mental health conditions should continue with their treatment and be aware of new or worsening symptoms. Additional information can be found at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSAexternal icon) website.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.

Marijuana and COVID-19

Read in CNN: https://apple.news/A0NrYoVeWS9G6WplpHP2Erw

Vaping

https://www.winonacountyasap.org/smoking-vaping-and-covid-19/

Sobriety Apps: Keeping sober during these challenging times can be extremely difficult. Here are some free apps you can put on your phone to help you through....ALWAYS REMEMBER...ONE DAY, HOUR, MINUTE AT A TIME!

https://www.addictionpolicy.org/connections-app

https://iamsober.com/

https://www.sobergrid.com/

https://saynomo.com/

Looking for virtual meetings?

Visit RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery. They are currently offering recovery meetings on zoom most days of the week.

Mental Health

Your mental health is something to take very seriously at this time! Some of us are struggling to keep our head above water and not sink into a state of depression. Others with diagnosed mental health issues who cannot see their therapists could feel more isolated and hopeless! YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Below are some resources for you to be able to access in the privacy of your rooms.

If your feelings of hopelessness and despair are overwhelming you...PLEASE SEEK HELP! Talk to your parents even if you don't believe they will help! Outreach to your school counselor, Ms. D, Dr. D, Ms. Renee, Child Study team counselor, teacher, administrator....WE ARE ALL STILL ALL HERE FOR YOU!!!

https://teencentral.com/help/

https://www.2ndfloor.org/

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

https://teencentral.com/help/

https://highfocuscenters.pyramidhealthcarepa.com/covid-19-maintaining-mental-health-during-social-distancing/?utm_source=hfcbloghighlig