Mental Health Corner
School Psychologist
Kristen Messier
kmessier@westwarwickpublicschools.com
School Social Workers
Lori Kelly @401-825-6578/401-541-5575
lkelly@westwarwickpublicschools.com
Clinton Crete
ccrete@westwarwickpublicschools.com
Resources
National School Psychologist Association https://www.nasponline.org/
National Social Worker Association https://www.socialworkers.org/
Rhode Island School Psychologist Association https://rispa.wildapricot.org/
Rhode Island Social Worker Association https://naswri.socialworkers.org/
Understood https://www.understood.org/
Rhode Island Parent Information Network https://ripin.org/
211 - This is a vital service that connects millions of people to help every year
State of RI Department of Children, Youth, and Families http://www.dcyf.ri.gov/
Children Protective Services Abuse Hotline 1-800-RI-CHILD
Kidslink - Call 1-855-543-5465 if your child is:
Lashing out at siblings, friends, and adults
Feeling excessive anger or sadness
Having behavior problems at school
Hurting himself/herself or other
The free, confidential phone line connects parents and caregivers to an experienced clinician that can help them access children's services in Rhode Island, and determine the best place to go for treatment and counseling