Our CUSD 10 school social workers have put together a list of resources to assist students and families who may be feeling overwhelmed during the school closure that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. This list includes mental health resources, articles about coping and well-being, and emergency support resources.
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If the situation is an emergency, call 911
Mental Health Resources
Chestnut Health Systems Crisis Line (24/7)
618-877-0316
Chestnut.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7)
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Text Home to 741741
CARES Line (SASS – crisis assessment – 24/7)
1-800-345-9049
Kids Under 21 Crisis Line
1-888-644-5886
DCFS
1-800-25-ABUSE (2873)
List of area counselors/therapists
Psychologytoday.com
Taking Care of Your Mental Health During the COVID-19
- https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/social-distancing
- https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf
- https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/parent_caregiver_guide_to_helping_families_cope_with_the_coronavirus_disease_2019-sp.pdf
- https://afsp.org/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/
Emergency Resources
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- Madison County Homeless Hotline – 1-618-296-5300
- St. Clair County Homeless Hotline – 618-825-3330
- Collinsville Food Pantry – (618) 346-1861
- Alpha and Omega Christian Fellowship – State Park – (618) 344-4091
- Caseyville Emergency Food Pantry – 618-344-5792
- Maryville Outreach Center –(618) 345-9693, https://fbmaryville.org/maryville-outreach-center/
- United Way 211
Internet Access
Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.