Crisis support line for suicide prevention

We engage in active, empathetic listening. We are trained to listen and support, not judge. We give people the will to keep going and the support to seek out more resources. All conversations are anonymous and confidential.

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Caring Contact- A listening community

Presented by: Tricia Baker

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Attitudes In Reverse® or AIR™ offers a comprehensive mental health plan to educate youth, from elementary level through college-age. AIR's programs are wrapped in messages of understanding, empathy and kindness towards all. At AIR, we believe that good mental health programming makes the best anti-bullying and suicide prevention plans. Breaking down stigma allows AIR to help identify youth who are at risk. Programs are also available for parents, teachers and all school staff. Certified AIR Dogs, therapy dogs, accompany all program presenters.

Presented by: Lisa Powell, MA, Director of Outreach Services, AACT-NOW Statewide Program Coordinator

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NAMI NJ Brochure

Multicultural Flyer

What You Need to Know About Mental Health

NAMI Fact Sheet

National Alliance on Mental Illness New Jersey (NAMI) gives a shoutout to South Brunswick High School and provides the community with resources and tips on how to cope with your mental health during this time.

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Current Services

Our mission is to deliver high quality mental health services to everyone while demonstrating a high level of respect and a deep level of commitment to our clients. We specialize in caring for the whole client, not just their symptoms. Each person we work with is unique, and possesses their own qualities and strengths which are drawn upon during our work together. All of our services are tailored to meet each individuals’ needs, because while symptoms may be the same, people are not. Our therapists, counselors, and coaches bring a wide variety of experience to our practice and therefore are able to address issues in many different areas.

Presented by: Saleena Davidson, SB Public Library

Check out the various ways our South Brunswick Public Library can help you to reduce stress. The full presentation is linked here.

Feeling stressed? Use art to tap into your creative side!!

The Zentangle Process

Art For Good Mental Health

Benefits of Coloring

Free Adult Coloring Pages

Art For Kids Hub

15 Zentangle Patterns

Mental Health Resources:

How to Combat Panic Attacks

How to Protect Your Mental Health

Managing Fears and Anxiety Around the Coronavirus

How to Start Meditating

How to Work Through Anxiety

Presented by: Mr. Brisson and Mrs. Scarpa

The BRIDGE Center is a dynamic partnership between South Brunswick School District and Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare (UBHC), a division of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. The primary objective of the program is to help assure that pre-teens and teenagers have readily available access to quality counseling and other support services.

The BRIDGE Center provides a range of free, confidential recreational and mental health services at South Brunswick High School and Crossroads Middle Schools to all middle and high school students. Services include individual, group, and family counseling, conflict resolution, parent support groups and recreational programming. Referrals to the center can be made by students, parents or school staff. Parental permission is required for participation.

Presented by: SBHS Sweet and Savory Club

Learn about the best foods to eat for stress-reduction and give these yummy recipes a try!!!

Stress-Reducing Granola Bars

Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

10 Best Food to Eat for Stress

Welcome to the Guidance/SPS virtual table. South Brunswick Student Personnel Services has put together a virtual table for the community to review during this troubling pandemic. We have outlined a few key areas that we believe can help the community navigate through this difficult time.

Healthy Coping Strategies

Check out the National Institutes of Health’s emotional wellness toolkit, which provides 6 strategies for improving emotional health.

Self-care can be difficult under “normal” circumstances, but it’s more important than ever. Here are some activities to strengthen your ability to self-care.

Check out these helpful articles about coping with Covid-19 as a student:

Coping with COVID-19-related stress as a student

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2ndFLOOR Overview

2ndFLOOR Texting Flyer

2ndFLOOR Poster

Presented by: Mrs. Parks, SBHS Librarian

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What's Old is New Again

May Day! May Day!

Mental Health & Wellness Resources

Dancing in the Moonlight

National Poetry Month: Music as Poetry

Look For Helpers: Be a Helper

Making Connections

Presented by: Brandon Yoon

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Toxic stress can affect the body in many different ways, including cortisol levels, memory issues and digestive issues. This video discusses the benefits of acupuncture and how it reduces overall stress in the body!

Presented by: Dr. Gagandeep Singh, MD

Check out Dr. Singh, MD the Owner/Executive Director of Center For Wellness discuss the services offered at his practice.

CFW Adult and Teen Mental Health Programs

CFW Philosophy

CFW Office Hours

CFW Program Services

Recognizing & Acknowledging Depression in Adolescents

Willingness to Commit to Therapy

Presented by: Jennifer Kurdyla, MSW; Middlesex County Center for Empowerment

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Resources:

National Sexual Violence Resource Center

Love Is Respect Quizzes

Empowering Survivors in Our Community

Presented by: Andrew Dean & Barbara Vaning

Resources:

Coming Out: LGBTQ

Ways to Deal With Stress

Health Concern for Millennials

Understanding Suicide

Women's Health: Just a Drink or Drowning

Teen Anxiety

Eating Disorder in Boys and Men

When Eating Concerns Become Eating Disorders

Healthy Ways to Deal With Stress - COVID-19

Opiates: The Epidemic Continues

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Al-Anon Slogans

Al‑Anon: Penicillin for the Family Disease of Alcoholism

Fact Sheet

Information for Educators

Al-Anon Family Groups

Is Al-Anon For You?

Alateen

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Central Jersey Al-Anon Meetings Schedule

Presented by: Oyedele Olubukunola

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Presented by: Poonam Patel, LPC

Poonam Patel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of New Jersey. She has worked with sexual abuse and domestic violence clients as well as adolescents with behavioral, intellectual, and developmental challenges. She has also worked in outpatient settings with individuals, families and couples.

In 2019, she founded Phoenix Wellness Center where individuals and families can get exceptional counseling services to improve personal wellness and successfully balance the many facets of their lives.

Presented by: Anastasia Marcella, School Counselor and Anti-Bullying Specialist

The SBHS gender and sexuality alliance. We provide LGBTQ+ identified individuals and their allies with a safe place to discuss the issues facing them on a daily basis. It is also very important that we maintain the confidentiality of those students that identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community, but have not yet come out to their friends and/or family by the motto of "What happens in PRISM, stays in PRISM." We will hold regular meetings throughout the school year and will invite special guests to join us whenever possible. All individuals with open minds and warm hearts are welcome!

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Email: Anastasia.Marcella@sbschools.org