Mental Health Resources

Students and parents needing assistance with support of medical or mental health services:

If you or a family member need assistance during the school closure – please email us at CopingwCOVID19@bscsd.org.  All emails will be answered within a 24 hour period by the appropriate staff member.  If email is unavailable then please call the following phone number: (518)-884-7195, extension 1330 during business hours. Emergency situations please call 911. 

**New Yorkers can call the COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for mental health counseling.

Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information (National and Local Crisis Resources)

https://omh.ny.gov/

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/childservice/

https://www.mentalhealthednys.org/learningcommunities/

Additional Resources

During COVID-19, NY has offered free access to Headspace for mediation purposes. Click here for additional details: https://www.headspace.com/ny.  

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline  

Managing Anxiety in an Anxiety-Provoking Situation  

CDC - Manage Anxiety and Stress  

Saratoga County Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: 518-584-9030

https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/mental-health-center/ 

Parson's Mobile Crisis Team: 518-292-5499 

Healing Springs Recovery Center: 518-306-3048 

Wellspring: 518-584-8188 

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 

OASAS Hopeline: 1-877-846-7369 

Saratoga County COVID-19 Hotline:  518-885-2276. 

Food Resources

Information on Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Food Benefits

Resources for Talking to Kids About Coronavirus

Talking to Children About COVID-19 - https://www.fcps.edu/blog/talking-children-about-coronavirus 

PBS Kids: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus - https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR26F2Tmdj3pJN3iv6yAtRyTQoC-AH0P3H1D5QgEqQneurbBPnE_L6Omv30#.XmqzisKG7LA.facebook

Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus from NPR - https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=x2EiBzCnn8U

Brain Pop Video About the Coronavirus - https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/

ASCA Coronavirus Resources - https://www.schoolcounselor.org/school-counselors/professional-development/learn-more/coronavirus-resources

Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource - https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource?fbclid=IwAR2qPcQ9tTi8fF3Ci81foJsGwstAEjhbPt5LLkUCn77w_2rzqWceI_OdFpM

How to Talk to Kids About the Coronavirus - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WhVad8ToCiU&feature=youtu.be

The Yucky Bug by Julia Cook - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD9KNhmOCV4

Social-Emotional Learning Resources

Yoga, Mindfulness and Relaxation Designed for Kids Aged 3+ - https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

Ultimate Guide to Mental Health and Education Resources for Kids and Teens - https://onlinecounselingprograms.com/resources/ultimate-guide-to-mental-health-and-education-resources/

Help Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus Uncertainty - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/help-your-family-de-stress-during-coronavirus-uncertainty

Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDKyRpW-Yuc

Explore Brain Pop Videos and Activities - https://jr.brainpop.com/health/

Kindness Videos - https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-videos

Below please find some additional information for coping with COVID-19.