Counselor Connection : Saint Helen Catholic School

Counselor Connection

Meet the Counselor Letter

UNITY DAY Video

Red Ribbon Week Resources:

Age appropriate conversations about alcohol and drugs

How to help kids say NO to peer pressure

Hurricane Preparedness for children/teens (with COVID too)

https://alertfind.com/a-kids-guide-to-disaster-preparedness/

https://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-safety-hurricane.htm

https://www.flash.org/hurricanestrong/kids.php

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/hurricanes-preparing.html

https://heathlychildren.org

https://feedthechildren.org

https://ready.gov/hurricanes

Health Hotlines/Contacts

Disaster Distress Hotline:This helpline, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), provides immediate counseling for people affected by any disaster or tragedy. Call 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained professional from the closest crisis counseling center within the network.
Mental Health America-Greater Houston: 713-523-8963 org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24-hour, toll-free, and confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to connect with a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area. Support is available in English and Spanish and via live chat.
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741 for free and confidential support 24 hours a day throughout the U.S.
Veterans Crisis Line:This helpline is a free, confidential resource for Veterans of all ages and circumstances. Call 1-800-273-8255, press “1”; text 838255; or chat online to connect with 24/7 support.

Texas/United Way Hotline (food, shelter, physical/mental health, financial, senior assistance) English/Spanish: dial 211 or United Way Houston

COVID-19 Information

Facts about COVID-19 by the CDC

Parent Handout on Coronavirus

Student Handout on Coronavirus

Article on supporting kids who are worried at home

How to Talk to Your Kids about Coronavirus

Child Mind Institute: Talking to Kids About Coronavirus

BRAINPOP: Coronavirus video for children

PBS for Parents: How to Talk to Your Kids about Coronavirus

Children Coping/COVID-19

Stress/Coping for families

Resources

Catholic Charities

Family information on Catholic Charities mental health resources and financial support.

LINK: https://catholiccharities.org/coronavirus/ phone: 713-874-6590

FISHER PHILLIPS Webinar on: Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family Medical Leave (EFML) link: Fisher Phillips webinar recording

NAMI: National Alliance of Mental Illness: M-F 10:00 am-6:00 pm: 1-800-950-6264

Mental Health America-Greater Houston: 833-251-7544 or https://mhahouston.org

National Association of School Psychologists: https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-ch

Texas/United Way Hotline (food, shelter, physical/mental health, financial, senior assistance) English/Spanish: dial 211 or United Way Houston