Student Support Services
Elementary Parent Resources
Yes Community Counseling Center
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A distinctive element to Massapequa schools is we work in collaboration with Yes Community Counseling Center. This is a remarkable resource to provide support and counseling for families, students, and teens. Please visit our website for additional information. Yes is still open and taking clients during this challenging time.
Emergency Numbers
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Nassau County Covid Hotline:
Text covid19nc to 888777 -OR- Call 516-227-9570
Long Island Crisis Center:
24/7 Crisis Hotline: 516-679-1111
Text/Chat from 11am-11pm/7 days a week: Longislandcrisiscenter.org
Long Island Info:
Dial 2-1-1
YES Community Counseling Center:
Call 516-799-3203 -OR- Visit http://yesccc.org/
QUESTIONS?
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Please email your Social Worker with any questions regarding additional resources that we may be able to provide during this time.
Birch Lane: Anna Romeo - aromeo@msd.k12.ny.us
East Lake: Courtney Houlihan - choulihan@msd.k12.ny.us
Fairfield: Olivia Marlin - omarlin@msd.k12.ny.us
Lockhart: Amanda Pusateri - apusateri@msd.k12.ny.us
McKenna: Michelle LaMantia - mlamantia@msd.k12.ny.us
Unqua: Alana Balducci - abalducci@msd.k12.ny.us
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Resources for Parents
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Facebook Group
Facebook group from Renee Jain, the creator of GoZen!, to help parents support children dealing with anxiety and stress.
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Helping Kids Who Are Worried About Coronavirus
Article from mental health counselor, Counselor Keri, about how parents can help their children manage anxiety about the virus.
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Supporting Kids During the Coronavirus Crisis
Article from Child Mind Institute about supporting children through the changing times.
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Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
Article from Child Mind Institute about how to talk to children about the novel coronavirus
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Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19
Article from the National Association of School Psychologists about how to talk to children about the novel coronavirus.
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Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
A comic for kids exploring the novel coronavirus.
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Coronavirus Information for Kids
A video from mental health counselor, Counselor Keri, explaining the novel coronavirus to children.
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Are You Crisis Schooling? Daily Schedule Advice for ADHD Families
ADDitude article about creating a daily schedule.
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Learning at Home: Sample Schedule & Resources for Elementary School Students with ADHD
ADDitude sample schedule for elementary aged children with links for learning, exercise, and activity ideas.
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Learning at Home: Sample Schedule & Resources for Elementary School Students with ADHD
ADDitude sample schedule for elementary aged children with links for learning, exercise, and activity ideas.