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Mental Health Support Hotline: Families Need Support and We are Here to HelpIranetta WrightDeputy Superintendent
During the district closure, a Mental Health Support Line has been added as a service for students and families. This support is staffed by School Social Workers, trained in addressing trauma, grief and resource determination. School Social Workers will be available to provide online counseling to students and parents. In addition to online counseling, students and families will be able to receive referrals for additional services. This hotline may be reached as an option from the Homework Hotline by calling 1-833-466-3978 during operating hours.
For general questions concerning academic packets, distance learning, etc., please direct parents and families to the Help Desk at 313-240-4377.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM,
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Potential Parent Questions
Anxiety is eating me alive, what should I do?
My kids are nervous about Coronavirus, what do I tell them?
The anxiety from staying in the house is causing disruptive behaviors. What can I do?
I want to appropriately discipline my children; can someone give tips?
We’ve lost a loved one or teacher, who can help?
Suggested Responses
Child Mind Institute - English and Spanish Translations
https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Consejos de Salud para los Padres
https://www.uclahealth.org/mattel/consejos-de-salud-para-los-padres
How Parents Can Keep Kids Busy (and Learning) in Quarantine
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/03/activities-kids-coronavirus-quarantine/608110/
Talking to Children About COVID-19
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
School’s Out: A Parents’ Guide for Meeting the Challenge During the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://nyulangone.org/news/schools-out-parents-guide-meeting-challenge-during-covid-19-pandemic
Managing Anxiety Around COVID-19: Tips for You and Your School Community
https://www.rulerapproach.org/managing-anxiety-around-covid-19/
COVID-19 Hotline
Phone: 888-535-6136 Hours: 7 days a week, 8AM-5PM
www.Michigan.gov/coronavirus *MDHHS Updates, all Executive Orders, and factsheets available here COVID-19@michigan.gov
Wayne County Health Department - Department of Public Health
Phone: 734-727-7101 COVID-19 Hotline: 734-287-7870
City of Detroit - Detroit Health Department Phone:
313-876-4000 website: www.detroitmi.gov/coronavirus
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