Parent Resources

Do you know what your child is doing online?

A number of students at KIS have YouTube channels, TikTok channels, Instagram and Snapchat accounts, to name a few. These sites are supposed to be for kids 13 and older. While social media can be fun and entertaining, it can also be a source of bullying if not carefully monitored. It can provide easy access for child predators to find your child, and allow hackers to access your computers and phones to obtain sensitive information. 

Check out this article from Nemour Health on how to keep your child safe online: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/net-safety.html 

The TSC has counselors, student service coordinators and administration who can help connect you with resources if your child or someone in your family needs help. Please also see the resources below:

Mental Health Information and Parent Resources

Conscious Discipline Parent Resources - Contains free resources for parents that are aligned with the TSC Wellness Framework and brain-aligned tools and strategies for the classroom.

National Association of School Psychologists - Parent Resources

Mental Health America - Overall information about mental health

TSC Mental Health Resources Website: The TSC has a website for parents, including articles and local resources that can be found here, including a flowchart of where to start if you are looking for resources (counseling/therapy) for your child.  

What do I do in an emergency?? : Sometimes we find ourselves in an urgent situation, worried about the safety of our child, or perhaps another child/student, and it is after-school hours, the weekend, or during the summer when school personnel are not available. In this situation, you want to contact emergency personnel who can respond immediately or utilize the local emergency rooms/departments.

9-8-8: Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

9-1-1: Many emergency responders are trained in mental health issues and you can state that it is a mental health concern when you call.  

Mental Health America Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center, or text MHA to 741741

Indiana Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-800-5556

Safe Families for Children-Caring Family Friend volunteers are ready and eager to support families in need, including over the summer! If you need:

• social support

• temporary care for a child

• transportation

• help connecting with community resources 

​Contact Ms. Clark at KIS if you'd like a referral to this organization.

Mental Health America-Mental Health Navigator Tool

It can be difficult to find the right fit when you're looking for therapy. Mental Health America offers the "Mental Health Navigator" to help match you with the services you need. 

This free System of Care Navigator program connects individuals and families seeking mental health and/or substance use services with appropriate mental health professionals and supportive services. Call 765-742-1800 or click here to access their services online.

Case management (Skills Training) services

At Klondike Intermediate School, we have partnered with Valley Oaks to provide case management (Skills Training) services for those students who may need extra support. The goal of skills training is to stabilize or improve social and behavioral functioning in school, in the community, and at home. Treatment focuses on developing skills in problem-solving, coping, conflict resolution, and parenting. Skills Trainers also educate families and friends on mental health and how to support their loved ones.  If you think your child might benefit from these services, please contact me! We can complete a referral form to get the process started.

findhelp.org

Does your family need assistance with housing, food, clothing, etc.?  Go to https://www.findhelp.org/  to use this amazing website and find help with a variety of issues your family may be facing.