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HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL LIST FOR
STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

Social Emotional/Health
Counseling	Some of these agencies are providing teleconferencing as an option. Please call the number attached to the agency for more details. Behavioral Health Network (BHN) - 413-737-2439 Gandara Mental Health - 413-736-8329 Mental Health Association- 413-734-5376 CHD – 413-737-1426 CT Family Services – 285-8642 Brightside- 788-7366 South Bay- 495-1500 River Valley-540-1234 School St. Counseling- 846-4300
Managing Self and Child Anxiety/Stress:	CDC website for facts/tips on managing stress for parents (how to support children’s stress), responders, and those who have been released from quarantine. Behavorial Health Network/Crisis – 417 Liberty St. Entrance B, Springfield – 733-6661. Samaritans Statewide Helpline - 24/7 crisis service for those in need of emotional support
Behavior Strategies:	Centervention - K-8 behavior interventions Positive behavior resources and strategies Positive behavior support - strategies for families at home
Mindfulness and Stress Management:	CosmicKids - online yoga & meditation, and lesson plans Mindfulness activities for children and teens Mindfulness for kids Have students write a daily journal to help with coping, mindfulness, anxiety. Can also be used to write stories, poetry, etc.

SUPPORT to FAMILIES
Managing Social Media	Guide for families on addressing/raising awareness on social media usage for youths.
Parenting During Isolation:	abcnews website on “parenting during isolation” advice from parenting expert Rachel Simmons. Home with Kids - A collection of suggestions Playworks – games families can do at home through social media.
Food:	Food Bank of Western Mass. – The mobile Food Bank will be resuming operations on Monday, March 23rd. Please call the number first before going to the site. Here are some of the Food Bank locations: Open Pantry – 35 Chestnut St.- 731-5668 Mobile Market- Open Pantry- 260 State Street, 731-5668 Mobile Market- Springfield Saab Court- 18 Saab Court, 747-0127 Mobile Market- Dakin – 171 Union St. – 247-9738 Mobile Market- Dunbar- 33 Oak St, 247-9738 Mobile Market- North End- 50 Waverly St., 247-9738 Gray House – 22 Shelton St, 734-6696 SNAP Benefits – 247-9738 , press #2 for Directory

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