Caregiver Guidance

Here are some articles and videos to help caregivers who are struggling to know how to best talk to their children about Coronavirus.

Tools for Talking to Kids

Here is a comic strip that many caregivers are using with their students to have a conversation about Coronavirus. Kids need simple, clear and accurate information in order to feel safe and at ease. This short story can help caregivers provide that information.

Safety

For emergencies, dial 911.

Marion County Psychiatric Crisis Center - Help is available here in the event of a mental health crisis - 503-585-4949

Center for Hope and Safety - Help is available here for individuals experiencing domestic violence - 503-399-7722

Food

Marion County Food Bank - https://www.marionpolkfoodshare.org/get-help/

Salem-Keizer Public Schools Meal Sites (for youth up to 18 years old) - https://salkeiz.k12.or.us/news/meal-sites-covid-19-closure/

Healthcare

CDC COVID-19 Screening Tool - https://www.apple.com/covid19

Mental Health

Great apps for protecting mental health - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/apps-to-help-with-mental-health

Counseling Services - Our school counselor, Mr. Peitz, is still meeting with students. Completing this form will inform him that you would like to meet!

Educational Support Resources

Parent's Ultimate Guide to Google Classroom - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parents-ultimate-guide-to-google-classroom

Wide Open Schools - https://wideopenschool.org/

Other resources:

COVID-19 Recursos y preguntas frecuentes para inmigrantes y refugiados - https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/ls2292.pdf

Marion County Health & Human Services - officials have set up a warmline where community members can call with questions about COVID-19 and receive support. The line will be available seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 503-576-4602. Resources include:

❚ Available financial support for utilities and rent;

❚ Resources for mental health care;

❚ Information about food pantries and food boxes; and

❚ Entertainment resources and ideas to beat cabin fever.

211 Utility Assistance Programs: Online database to find utility assistance programs in Oregon and Southwest Washington - https://www.211info.org

If you have more questions, or if you or your student are struggling amidst this pandemic, please visit the Student Support Team page and reach out.