Remembering How to Keep Calm and Carry On

In the midst of chaos, it can be hard to remember to slow down, take a breath, and think of simple solutions.

We are all feeling it right now - and we need to remember that taking care of ourselves and each other is vital.

Here you will find resources during the COVID-19 epidemic, as well as strategies and tips for supporting your mental health (and your family’s)


Cuando las cosas estan dificiles, debemos recordar reducir la velocidad, respirar y pensar en soluciones simples.

Cuidarnos a nosotros mismos y a los demás es esencial.

Aquí hay recursos para usted y su familia:

How to Support Family Mental Health

Apoyando la salud mental de su familia:


  1. Routine is key - sit down as a family to develop a daily routine, even if it is day by day.
Crea una rutina para tus hijos, incluso solo dia a dia.
  1. Fear and Anxiety are basic human emotions and understandable in a time like this. It’s important to remind ourselves, and our children, that anxiety is NOT a bad thing - it keeps us informed and motivated to do the right thing
El miedo y la ansiedad son normales, no son malos sentimientos.
  1. Anxiety is to be expected - our focus should be on how we show up to our anxiety recognizing our own signs and our children's signs.
Ayude a su hijos a notar ansiedad ya ayudelo a usar una habilidad de afrontamiento.
  1. Utilize your own trusted support networks and stay in contact with community communications
Mantenerse en contacto y conectado con sus seres queridos. FaceTime familiares y amigos.
  1. The town has resources - use them!
La ciudad de Winthrop tiene apoyos, usalos.
  1. School Counselor Supports

Fort Banks: Alessandra Scorzella ascorzella@winthrop.k12.ma.us
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School:Anita PrebleAnita.Preble@winthrop.k12.ma.us
Winthrop Middle School: Megan KnosterMKnoster@winthrop.k12.ma.us
Taryn O'NeillTONeill@winthrop.k12.ma.us
Megan FitzpatrickMFitzpatrick@winthrop.k12.ma.us
Winthrop High School: Mike KearneyMKearney@winthrop.k12.ma.us
Ben CimminoBCimmino@winthrop.k12.ma.us
  1. Virtual Counseling/Text Support Lines
Líneas de asesoramiento virtual:
*Samaritans Statewide HelplineCall or Text 24/7877-870-4673
*National Suicide Prevention LineCall: 800-273-8255Text: 741-741
*Trevor HelplineCall: 866-488-7386Text START to 678-678


Town Resources

Recursos de la Winthrop:




Emergency Operations Center for WinthropCentro de operaciones de emergencia para Winthrop
  • Covid19info@town.winthrop.ma.us
  • 617-539-5848
  • Monday-Friday 8-4pm


Town of Winthrop COVID-19 Updates Video

Winthrop Public Schools Access to Meals: Grab and GoWinthrop escuelas públicas comidas gratis:
    • Location: Rear parking lot next to baseball field at Winthrop High School
    • Hours: 11:00 am -1:00 pm
    • Cost: FREE for any Winthrop School
    • Call 617-539-5848 if you need help getting the meals


Winthrop Food Pantry - at Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School - 40 Hermon StreetAyuda en alimentos y comestibles de Winthrop a escuela de ATC 40 Calle Hermon
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am - 1pm
    • Collecting donations Mondays and Wednesdays 11am -1pm
    • For more information contact MRodes@town.winthrop.ma.us
    • For delivery options if getting to the location is a challenge, please call 617-539-5848



Additional WMS Counseling Resources:

Helpful Links and Information

Enlaces Utiles y Informacion: