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Welcome to the SAC E-Learning Page!
Welcome to the SAC E-Learning Page!
The Student Assistance Counselors (SAC) work collaboratively with School Counselors and other district personnel to assist students in navigating the social and academic stress they may encounter. These stressors can affect their personal lives and academic performance. They provide a support system for students and families to use when circumstances arise.
Disclaimer message:
We will check our email and phone messages throughout the day and respond within 24 hours. However, for a life-threatening emergency, always dial 911. An emergency is considered to be any serious and sudden medical, emotional, or behavioral health situation that, if not given immediate professional attention, could lead to you being severely harmed or possibly harming someone else.
To book an appointment with one of your SAC’s, please utilize the following platforms:
To book an appointment with one of your SAC’s, please utilize the following platforms:
Meet your Student Assistance Counselors:
Meet your Student Assistance Counselors:
Roosevelt Middle School and Liberty Middle School
Heidi Brotzman
West Orange High School
Amedeo Chirichiello (A-K) and Jaclyn Headlam (L-Z)
Edison and Elementary Schools
School counselor assigned to the building
Student Assistance Counselors’ Contact information:
Student Assistance Counselors’ Contact information:
Heidi Brotzman hbrotzman@westorangeschools.org
973-243-2007 (LMS)
973-669-5373 (RMS)
X29602 (both schools)
Amedeo Chirichiello (A-K) achirichiello@westorangeschools.org
973-669-5301 x31552
Jaclyn Headlam (L-Z) jheadlam@westorangeschools.org
973-669-5301 x31557
SAC Hours of Availability
SAC Hours of Availability
Middle Schools- 8am-2:53pm
High School- 7:30 am- 2:15pm
HIB Information
HIB Information
If you or anyone you know is experiencing harassment, intimidation, or bullying, please fill out the HIB reporting form and email to the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator
(Ms. Cheryl Butler- cbutler@westorangeschools.org)
Embrace our new normal for now. Get up, Get dressed, and Work TOGETHER with your children. Create a schedule for your children. Reach out to school administrators, school counselors, student assistance counselors and teachers. They are available for you and your children.
Talking to Children about COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
How can I work from home with my children
Keeping your children happy, learning and busy
If you are in need of local and community resources, please access our SAC Handbook
Find a therapist for your child: Psychology Today
Tween/Teen Parenting Support: Your Teen Mag
Healthy Relationships (Talking with your Teen) Start Strong
Advice on hundreds of physical, emotional, and behavioral topics — from before birth through the teen years.Kids Health
Suicide Prevention Information: Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
Mental Health
Mental Health
PerformCare: If your situation is not immediately life-threatening, contact PerformCare at 1-877-652-7624 and follow the menu prompts provided for an urgent situation. They will ask you a series of questions to determine how they can help. https://www.performcarenj.org/index.aspx
211: Need assistance with local NJ resources? Dial 211. A 24 hour hotline for all community resources within NJ. If you are using a rotary dial phone, please dial 1-877-746-5211.Text your zip-code to 898-211. https://www.nj211.org/
STUDENT SUPPORT RESOURCES
STUDENT SUPPORT RESOURCES
Support Hotlines
Support Hotlines
2nd Floor: Statewide helpline and listening service for any concern that teens would like to talk over (24 hour) (888) 222-2228. For NJ Youth ages 10-24. www.2ndfloor.org
The Trevor Project: is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth. 1-866-488-7386 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault: (24-hour) 1-800-601-7200 https://njcasa.org/find-help/
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
The Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people during emergencies. The Lifeline also helps specific groups, such as youth, loss survivors, veterans, LGBTQ+, and more, cope with suicidal thoughts.
Sexual Violence
Sexual Violence
Family Service League provides free and confidential access to support and services for survivors of sexual violence, including advocacy, accompaniment, information, referrals, and counseling services. https://familyserviceleague.org/
Suicide Prevention Websites & Applications
Suicide Prevention Websites & Applications
MY3 was developed in partnership between the California Mental Health Services Authority and the Link2Health Solutions. Its development was funded by the voter approved Mental Health Services Act
Calm Harm (Manages Self Harm) When teens feel compelled to harm themselves in times of distress, this app offers them lots of ways to derail those impulses under categories like Comfort, Distract and Breathe. After they choose a method, they set a timer so they can move on when the urge passes. Manage Self Harm
notOK AppTM What if there was a button you could press and someone would immediately know you were not okay? Trusted-contacts
Loss and Grief Support
Loss and Grief Support
Good Grief: Local resource for those suffering from a loss of a loved one.
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Information
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Information
Facts for teens about the harmful effects of marijuana use. National Institute for Drug Use
A website for teens about the science behind substance abuse. www.teens.drugabuse.gov
New Jersey Division of Addiction Services View the addiction services directory online by county.Division of Addiction Services
Students Against Destructive Decisions An organization with middle school, high school and college chapters that provides prevention and intervention tools to deal with underage drinking, drug use, and other destructive decisions. www.saddonline.com
The National Institute on Drug Abuse A branch of the National Institutes for Health, the website includes interactive pages and NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse, a drug education program geared specifically for adolescents aged 11 to 15.
The Essex Prevention Coalition is dedicated to targeting and preventing underage drinking and substance abuse in Essex County. The website contains news events and current resources for parents, youth, educators and treatment professionals. www.essexadapt.org
Inspirational and Emotional Support Video Links and Applications
Inspirational and Emotional Support Video Links and Applications
13 Motivational Videos for Students Article with 13 Inspirational videos
Motivational Videos via SoulPancake Article with 5 Inspirational videos via Soul pancake that will give you a lift to get you through the day, the week, and propel you through to the end of the school year.
Wisdom 2.0 Wisdom 2.0 is a global community focused on living with awareness, wisdom and compassion through videos.
Virtual Hope Box This phone application uses three modes - Remind Me, Distract Me and Relax Me (to help teens stay connected during stressful times). Teens can store images (personal photos, memes) and activities (songs, quotations or games) to use when they need to.
Health and Wellness Mindfulness Websites
Health and Wellness Mindfulness Websites
Meditation
Meditation
HeadSpace-Meditation Youtube Page (ALL ages)
9 Solfeggio Frequencies (ALL ages) Emotional & Physical Healing Music
Mindfulness and Feelings Video (11 and under)
Breathe Meditation (13 and under)
3 Minute Deep Breathing Meditation (13 and over)
Health and Movement
Health and Movement
Grounding Exercise (ALL ages) Grounding exercise for stress management and anxiety
Brain Breaks - Action Songs for Children (11 and under)
Yoga Poses (11 and under)
Calming Sleep Music (ALL ages)
Soothing Guitar Sounds (ALL ages)
Kids Health Advice on hundreds of physical, emotional, and behavioral topics — from before birth through the teen years.
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