Parent Resources
The FMS Counseling Department has compiled a range of resources and information to aid students and their families. We are here to support you and hope everyone stays safe and healthy.
Hotlines/Lineas Para Ayuda
Disaster Distress Helpline - DisasterDistress.samhsa.gov 1-800-985 5990/Text:"TalkWithUs" to 66746
Perform Care - Helping children with behavioral health, provide intellectual/developmental disability services, and substance abuse
treatment. https://www.performcarenj.org/families/index.aspx - 1-877-652- 7624National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
1-800-273-8255 (en español) - 1- 888-628-94542NDFLOOR Youth Helpline - www.2ndfloor.org - 1-888-222-2228
Mental Health Cares - Emotional Support Hotline: 1-866-202-4357
National Crisis Text Line - 741-741 Text "home" or "heart"
Domestic Violence Hotline - For any victims and survivors who need support, call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-799-7233 for TTY, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.
Student Resources
IMS Counseling Department Google Classroom- The Counseling Department has activities on our Google Classroom to address topics such as anxiety and low self-esteem. Please email your school counselor for the code.
Grief
Imagine - A Center for Coping With Loss (908-264-3100) - Provides free grief support for children and families.
Funerals in the Time of a Pandemic: Toolkit for Children and Families - Toolkit to help parents navigate how to address death with included activities.
Supporting the Bereaved During COVID-19 - PDF with ideas on how best to support a loved one that is going through bereavement.