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COVID-19 Resources for Social & Emotional Wellness

It is totally normal and understandable for us all to feel more unsettled and stressed than usual at this time. It’s OK to have questions, to be frustrated, and to seek additional support when you need it for yourself or for those you care for.

Please reference any of our resources below or additional resources under this section for your social and emotional wellness and related needs. Even with so many businesses shut down, helping professionals are working hard to make phone and online support available.

For more serious and immediate social-emotional needs, the following are some available resources. Please also remember to research services available through your insurance company.

The City of Tempe CARE 7 now offers a Trauma Healing Program, as well as support groups. Residents can call CARE 7 at 480-350-8004. Learn more about the City of Tempe CARE 7 here.

Crisis Response Network hotline for Maricopa County: (602) 222-9444

Additional Crisis Response Network information: https://www.crisisnetwork.org/

Teen Lifeline: (602) 248-8336 and https://teenlifeline.org/

School support staff are also available to you during school hours for consultation and support of various kinds. Many staff have regular “office hours” online, and will also respond to emails or phone calls if you want to reach out to them. See your school’s website for specific contact information.

This is also an excellent time to practice and model self-care, to have some fun family time, or perhaps even to have some quiet alone time that was harder to come by before this began.

COVID-19 Resources for STAFF *If you are not already logged into the Staff Intranet, you will be prompt to log in.

COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR TEENS

General Health Information about COVID-19:
- Current Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) World Health Organization website: Advice for the public
- Myth busters from the World Health Organization
Self Care Resources:
- Here are six good areas to focus on for your own social and emotional self-care during this time: https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/how-teenagers-can-protect-their-mental-health-during-coronavirus-covid-19
- For people of any age, it is important to find ways to relax and find peaceful activities. Using coloring books and doing other kinds of art is a great way to take a break. Here is a link to some free coloring pages provided by one of our local behavioral health agencies: https://www.auroraarizona.com/node/2470
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Additional Website Resources:
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COVID-19 Resources for Parents

General Health Information about COVID-19:
- Current Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) World Health Organization website: Advice for the public
- Myth busters from the World Health Organization - website
Supporting Your Children/Teens Through the Pandemic:
- What are the best ways to talk with your teen about all that is happening with the Coronavirus? While there is more in the news each day, here is a good article about strategies and areas to discuss: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/02/well/family/coronavirus-teenagers-anxiety.html
- Teens have different needs than younger children while cooped up at home. Here is a good article about ways to support your teen: https://childmind.org/article/supporting-teenagers-and-young-adults-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/
- Here is another article with strategies for children of all ages and teens as well. It also has some links to comics, podcasts, and links to support efforts: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smart-parenting-smarter-kids/202003/how-talk-kids-and-teens-about-the-coronavirus
- Here is a great PDF handout for parents with lots of tips for helping children of all ages cope with the changes due to COVID-19. It covers areas such as how to talk to your children, how to reassure them, what to share, and other important areas to consider while at home.
- Our staff misses their students so much, and we know they are missing all of the activities that they thought they would be doing this semester, whether performing, playing a sport, going to games with their friends, attending prom, or walking across the stage with their friends at graduation. Here is an article from Our Children National PTA website for parents to help them deal with the loss of these times.
- If you think your child may be struggling with depression, here is a good PDF resource from NotMyKid to help you review their needs and ways to support them both as a family and with the help of outside supports if needed.
Self Care Resources:
Countering Racism During This Crisis:

During this unprecedented time when the school district is addressing the impact of COVID-19 on our school community, we must be mindful of the possible social stigma that may result. The following information is being made available as an awareness/learning resource: Countering COVID-19 Stigma and Racism, Tips for Parents and Caregivers - PDF | Spanish-PDF
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For LGBTQ Individuals:
For Deaf Community:

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