Wellness Resources
Our School Counselors provide support to students within the school setting, and can also make referrals to outside community resources when appropriate or by request.
Please access our WELLNESS RESOURCES LIST HERE for referrals to individual, family, group, agency, and sliding scale providers in our area, as well as free hotline and online resources that you can access at any time. Please note that insurance coverage of providers varies. Please contact each provider individually to inquire about his or her insurance policy.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Perform Care Child Mobile Response can also be contacted by a parent/guardian to respond in an emergency by calling (877) 652-7624 (24 hours).
The Crisis Text Line, the New Jersey Hopeline, the 2nd Floor Youth Helpline, and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline are available 24 hours/7 days a week if someone you know is considering suicide. Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741 to be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Virtual Learning Resources
*** COVID-19 Resources Below ***
RESOURCES FOR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE
Text MHA to 741741 and you'll be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis text line provides free, text-based support 24/7.
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. The Disaster Distress Helpline provides crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other behavioral health concerns related to any national or human-caused disaster, including public health emergencies.
Dial 211 if you need assistance finding food, paying for housing bills, accessing free childcare, or other essential services. Visit 211.org or dial 211 to speak to someone who can help. Run by United Way.
Scan the QR code below for hotlines you can call or text if you need help now.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
During the COVID-19 Pandemic your emotional resilience is vital. New Jersey Hope and Healing is a FEMA-funded project which addresses the emotional and behavioral health needs of NJ residents concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call 866-202- HELP (4357) to talk with trained staff, 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week.
Click here for more information and a list of other agencies providing services from the State of NJ Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services.
INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES
Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus (Also available En Espanol)
Talking to Teenagers and Young Adults About the Coronavirus (Also available En Espanol)
Harvard Health Blog: How to Talk to Teens About the New Coronavirus
This animated video explains Coronavirus, school closure and health tips for children.
Mental Health America: COVID-19 Information and Resources
Social Emotional Learning Alliances: COVID-19 Resources
Managing Stress and Anxiety of COVID-19
GRIEF & LOSS RESOURCES
Grief and Mourning during the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
10 Ways to Help a Grieving Child
Child Mind Institute: Helping Children Cope with Grief
Coalition to Support Grieving Students: Family Materials
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Mental Health Resources for Black and African Americans
NAMI - Hispanic & Latinx Mental Health
STAY CONNECTED!
Join our School Counseling Schoology Groups for virtual messages, activities and resources that the counselors are sharing! We encourage our families to look on together using the student Schoology account. There are two groups, one for K-8 students and one for NHS students.
Counselors are adding students to their Schoology Groups. Click “Groups” to view the content.
Sign up NOW for a Student Account using an Access Code! Here’s how:
Sign into your Nutley Schoology account (via https://nutley.schoology.com/)
Click on “Groups” then “My Groups” then “Join Group”
Access Code for K-8 Group: X8JZ-4FWK-9PS8W
Access Code for NHS Group: 566J-H3SG-TQCRR
Sign up NOW for a Parent Account using the steps below:
Once you have created your Parent Schoology Account, Join the “School Counseling Parent Group” using the group access code: VQW3-XXSD-PXZZ2 Review the letter from the NPS Technology Department here that provides detailed instructions on how to set up your Parent Schoology Account along with information about it’s other uses.