ATTENTION MS PARENTS
Homework requests can be called in on the morning of absence. Please call 592-3276 before 8:30am to request homework from your child's team teachers. Homework can be picked-up at the Student Service Office after 1:30pm on that day. Most work is available to students within their current Google classrooms.
Springville Middle School Families,
Enclosed are some resources for your family and to share with friends. This includes community counseling information, activities for mindfulness and anxiety. This same information will be posted to our SMS webpage as well.
**If you have urgent needs or crisis concerns, please call Spectrum C.A.R.E.S (716) 882-4357 or the Kids Helpline (716) 834-3131. **
Thank you,
Amanda Valenti and Karen Polizzi
School Counselor (A-L) School Counselor (M-Z)
Springville Middle School Springville Middle School
Counseling Agencies/Supports
Emergency Numbers
Spectrum Cares 882-4357 Emergency outreach for children up to age 17
Kids Helpline 834-1144 Confidential Kids Crisis LIne 24/7
Crisis Services 834-3131 Emergency Crisis line for 18+, 24/7
CPEP at ECMC 898-3465 Emergency Psychiatric Evaluations for all ages
Crisis Text Line text HOME to 741741
Brylin Hospital 886-8200 x 2264 Psychiatric inpatient hospital - all ages
WNY 211 dial 211 Free/Confidential link to WNY human services
NYSTART 1-844-567-8278 Crisis line for Developmentally Disabled individuals through OPWDD
Erie County Sheriff 911
Agencies
Best Self 646-4991 140 Pine Street, Hamburg
FMS Behavior Health 539-9232 6556 East Quaker St, Orchard Park
Spectrum Human Serv. 592-9301 27 Franklin St, Springville
Suburban Psychiatric 689-3333 4535 Southwestern Blvd, Hamburg
Food pantries:
Love INC: 592-3761 62 E. Main Street, Springville
Trading Post 592-4455 26 Franklin Street, Springville
Bread of Life 941-3550 8745 Supervisor Ave, Colden
St Vincent de Paul 941-3549 6895 Boston Cross Rd, Boston
Chaffee/Sardinia 496-8827 118800 Olean Rd, Chaffee
Things You Can Do When You Feel Anxious
Focus on another activity
Get Active in a physical activity
Use Deep Breathing Exercises
Imagine yourself in a safe place
Think Positively Using Affirmation
Change your Mindset
Write Your Worries Down in a Journal
Find Something Funny to Make You Laugh
Talk to Someone About Your Worries
Listen to Music That You Love
Sing-- Even if it’s BAD! It will make you laugh!
Try Yoga!
Best Apps for helping Kids with Anxiety
Headspace: Guided Meditation
Stop, Breathe & Think: Meditation and Mindfulness
DreamyKid- Meditation App just for Kids
Calm App- older kids and adults- Meditation and Mindfulness
Talking with Your Children
Tips for Caregivers, Parents, Teachers during infectious Disease Outbreaks
https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/pep20-01-01-006_508_0.pdf
Helping Children Cope Emotionally through the Corona Virus