Note: This is not a comprehensive list of resources on all topics relevant to our children. Instead, it is a starting place to seek support about frequently addressed topics. Reach out to the School Counseling Department for more information.
If you are a victim of violence in immediate danger or need emergency assistance, dial 911
National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-237-8255
True North Wellness Crisis Intervention: 717-632-4900
Wellspan Crisis Intervention: 717-851-5320 or 1-800-673-2496
Crisis Textline: Text "PA" to 741-741
Safe2Say: 1-800-273-8255 ; safe2saypa.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
YWCA Victims of Violence Helpline: 717-846-5400
Big Brothers Big Sisters 717-843-0051
ChildLine 1-800-932-0313
Children & Youth Services 717-846-8496
Family Services 717-845-6624
Mason-Dixon Community Services 717-456-5559
Southern Community Services 717-227-0333
Anxiety and Depression Association of America: https://adaa.org/
The Child Mind Institute: Anxiety https://childmind.org/topics/anxiety/
School Refusal Tips: https://adaa.org/sites/default/files/downloads/School%20Refusal%20English.pdf
Supporitng a Child with Anxiety https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/anxiety/
Positive Parenting Through Divorce : https://www.divorcenet.com/states/nationwide/parenting-art
Kids First Resources: https://www.kidsfirstiowa.org/additional-resources/resources-parents
My Family is Changing Workbook: https://www.socialworkerstoolbox.com/my-familys-changing-activity-book-for-children/
Olivia's House: http://www.oliviashouse.org/index.asp
Located in York, PA, Olivia's House is an organization committed to supporting grieving children. Its purpose is to facilitate healing through grief and loss education. No one experiences grief in the same way. Olivia's House offers no-cost educational programs. The programs provide support to parents, as well as a safe environment where families can share their experiences as they learn to cope with the death of a loved one.
Camp Mend A Heart: Call 717-391-2413 or 800-924-7610
This is a one-day family camp for children and teen ages 6-18 and adults who are coping with the death of a loved one. It will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the Penn Grove Retreat Center in Hanover, PA
Coalition to Support Grieving Students: http://grievingstudents.scholastic.com/
The Dougy Center: http://www.dougy.org/
The Child Mind Institute: Helping Children with Grief https://childmind.org/article/helping-children-deal-grief/
On Guard: FTC Parent Resource https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0002-parents
Parent Guides to Social Media Platforms: https://www.connectsafely.org/parentguides/
Online Safety (for Kids): https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/online-id.html
Kids Rules for Online Safety: https://www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/
Boost Your Child's Self Esteem Parent Resource https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/boost-self-esteem.html
Raising Confident Kids: https://childmind.org/article/12-tips-raising-confident-kids/
Self Esteem Activities for Kids: https://positivepsychology.com/self-esteem-for-children/#6-helpful-activities