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Starting the Conversation
Starting the Conversation
EAGLE Schools and Starting the Conversation are partnering to present a virtual parent panel to discuss raising mental healthy kids. We will have two EAGLE parents on the panel, along with a child psychiatrist and mental health professional to share stories and answer questions about mental health issues in children/youth. Please join us for this free Zoom presentation on
Wednesday, February 17 at 6:00pm
Wednesday, February 17 at 6:00pm
Space is limited. Registration is required in advance at the link below:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_16imORvmRW6K9CezyN4Z8Q
Questions about this event? Contact Elena Switzer at elena.switzer@eagleprepstl.org or (314)785-7365.
Elena Switzer, MSW, LCSW is available for support to parents, staff, and scholars throughout the school year. She works for Lutheran Family and Children's Services as a school-based therapist and this is her third year at EAGLE-TGS.
Please check out the info below for social service resources in our community:
Please check out the info below for social service resources in our community:
Updated Community Resources as of Jan. 2020:
Rx Outreach is offering prescription assistance for anyone 55 or older, anyone with a disability, or anyone with a chronic health condition. Contact Bridgette Sims at (314)627-6139 or bridgette.sims@rxoutreach.org.
Rental/mortgage assistance is available to St. Louis City residents. More info at https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/human-services/cares-act-rental-mortgage-assistance.cfm?fbclid=IwAR101MugwCv_IHwoO0XZMANlM9YlXDO_6zDVlw2litzG7u5jfb_2GVHmZ-A#serviceInstructions
Utility assistance for St. Louis City residents: Apply at cooldownstlouis.org under the *Get Help Now! tab. Call for more info at (314) 241-0001 or (314) 657-1599.
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Resources
Guidance from the CDC on managing stress and anxiety can also be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Disaster Distress Helpline
Disaster Distress Helpline
The Missouri Department of Health has opened a Disaster Distress Helpline (Phone: 800/985-5990 Text: "TalkWithUs" to 66746) which can provide immediate counseling to anyone who needs help dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic incident including the current COVID-19 quarantine. This is a free, confidential, and multilingual crisis support service. Callers and texters are connected to trained and caring professionals from crisis counseling centers in the network. The Helpline staff provides confidential counseling, referrals, and other needed support services.
Stay Active From Home
Stay Active From Home
Mental and emotional health are greatly improved with physical activity! Remember to stay active while staying safe at home. There is a calendar with daily activity suggestions at the link below:
Teacher Toolbox Activity Calendars - SHAPE America
SHAPE America offers a wide variety of professional development opportunities, including standards-based workshops, webinars, timely podcasts and events for preK-12 educators, college/university faculty, coaches and researchers.
2020 St. Louis COVID-19 Social Resource List
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l64rUJR1XSm55BgqKVoqiw0vD_QRiTAwfB4IVNDDbWM/edit
Talking to Kids about the COVID-19 Pandemic: It is important to speak openly with children regarding the current health scare. Here are some tools to assist you:
· The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has guidance here
· The World Health Organization’s one-page poster on talking to children is here
· A guide for parents from the National Association of School Psychologists is here
· Children’s National Hospital’s video for explaining COVID-19 to children is here
· Children’s National Hospital’s article on supporting teens during the COVID-19 pandemic is here
· The Child Mind Institute’s article about talking to kids is here
· The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry’s document is here
· The American Academy Experts in Traumatic Stress’ Helping Children Emotionally Cope with COVID-19 is here
Emergency Mental Health Resources
Emergency Mental Health Resources
1. BJC Behavioral Health Same Day Access Clinic
*Must bring social security number, photo ID, and proof of residency to qualify.
1430 Olive, Suite 400
St. Louis, MO 63103
314.206.3783
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
2. Affinia Healthcare
Multiple city locations (1717 Biddle, 2220 Lemp, 1430 Olive, 3930 S. Broadway)
(314) 814-8700 (to make an appointment)
*Walk in Urgent Care Services Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 7 pm, and Friday from 8 am to 5 pm at 2220 Lemp Ave. location. This would be to see a medical provider first, then become established as an Affinia patient before a referral for a behavioral health provider can be made.
3. St. Louis City Youth Connection Helpline
(314) 485-4635
*This is an information and referral line, but they can also do mental health assessments for youth in crisis. Behavioral Health Response will then offer a mobile outreach assessment in the home/community location if needed.
4. Crisis Text Line
Text GO or START to 741741
This is a text service for those in crisis.
For more info, visit https://www.crisistextline.org/texting-in
5. Parent Link Warm Line
Call center for parenting support: 1-800-552-8522, available Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-10:00p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 12 pm-5 pm. You can also submit questions online at https://education.missouri.edu/parentlink/
6. Youth in Need
In St. Louis City, call Youth In Need's 24-Hour Help Line at 636-946-3771. They serve youth and families in crisis with emergency shelter, clothing, etc. https://www.youthinneed.org/
Please let me know if you need any particular resources. You can contact me at elena.switzer@eagleprepstl.org or leave me a voicemail at (314) 785-7365.
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