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Mental Wellness Resources & Support
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This section provides various resources that support mental health. We will continue to add new resources as we receive them to assist our Baldwin families during this challenging time.
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Important Contacts for Support
New York State Office of Mental Health Crisis Counselors: Call 1.800.273.TALK or text GOT5 to 741741
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1.800.662.HELP (4357)/1.800.487.4889 (TDD)
Mental Health Association of Nassau County: 516.489.0100, ext. 1
New York State COVID-19 Emotional Support Line: 844.863.9314
Long Island Crisis Center: 516.679.1111
Project Hope: 516.992.HOPE (4673)
Psychological Services Long Island: 516.818.8383
Other Resources
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Resources for Helping Children Who Have Anxiety
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Top Takeaways from Facebook’s Teen Mental Health Research
From the Newport Academy
Negative Effects of Social Media on Teens
6 Core Processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Teen
If you have questions about teen mental health, substance abuse, or trauma, the Newport Academy's team is just a phone call away: 833.451.1487
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The Derner Hempstead Child Clinic
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New York Project Hope at Long Island Family Health Center (LIFQHC)
NY Project Hope at Long Island Family Health Center (LIFQHC) is a local crisis counseling provider that helps residents in our community navigate the changes caused by COVID-19 through outreach, education and emotional support.
NY Project Hope offers an Emotional Support Helpline staffed by trained crisis counselors who help callers talk through their emotions and find resources to help them cope with the challenges of COVID. NY Project Hope also has digital educational materials, a supportive social media presence, and a website filled with resources along with a helpline that the community can access.
Project Hope Helpline: (516) 992-HOPE (4673)Website: https://nyprojecthope.org/
Services are always confidential, free, and anonymous.
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Education Level, Interest in Alternative Medicine Among Factors Associated with Believing Misinformation
People with lower education or health literacy levels, a tendency to use alternative medicine, or a distrust of the health care system are more likely to believe misinformation and inaccurate medical postings on social media than others are, according to research published in Health Psychology. The researchers say the findings could help public health officials develop more targeted messaging and outreach for a range of health care issues, such as public information efforts currently underway to promote COVID-19 vaccine uptake and mask wearing.
https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2021/03/education-alternative-medicine-misinformation
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How Meditation Can Help You Live a Flourishing Life
Meditation practices date back thousands of years and are a part of nearly every major religion, but only in the past few decades have researchers begun to explore what’s happening in the brain when people meditate and how meditation might benefit our mind and body. Richard Davidson, PhD, director of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a pioneer in the scientific study of meditation, joins APA’s Speaking of Psychology podcast to discuss what scientists have learned and how these ancient practices can help us flourish.
https://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/meditation
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Grieving Life and Loss
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a year of extreme loss for so many, ranging from the death of loved ones to the loss of everything about our bygone lives. Saying goodbye in the age of physical distancing became even more complicated, with many people losing the opportunity to spend final moments together or share social connection through funerals or other traditional mourning customs. There have also been extensive ambiguous losses: the loss of a sense of safety, of social connections and personal freedoms, of jobs and financial security. Psychologists’ research on loss and grief recognizes the importance of naming and claiming our grief and offers insight on “living losses.”
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Social Emotional Resources for Families
Confident Parents, Confident Kids
https://confidentparentsconfidentkids.org/
Take a Break, Keep Perspective, Be Kind in Uncertain Times
Self-Care Starter Kit
https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/resources/self-care-starter-kit.html
Care for Caregivers: Tips for Families and Educators
Calm and Take a Deep Breath Meditation
Positive Psychology Grades 9-12
https://positivepsychology.com/category/resilience/
Parent Tool Kit Grades K-12
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Speaking to Your Child about Racism and Violence
https://childmind.org/blog/talking-kids-race-violence-america/
https://childmind.org/blog/talking-to-kids-about-george-floyd/
Other related resources:
https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/anti-bias-tools-strategies
https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/george-floyd-racism-and-law-enforcement
District Social Workers
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Baldwin High School
Peggy Curnutt, LCSW
516.434.6175
curnuttp@baldwinschools.orgAmy Slif, LCSW
516.434.6176
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Baldwin High School@Shubert
Michelle Kingston, LMSW
516.434.6994
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Brookside Elementary School
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Lenox Elementary School
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Meadow Elementary School
Nicole Naggar, LCSW
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Plaza Elementary School
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Steele Elementary School
School Psychologists
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Baldwin High School
Dr. Scott Schnee
516.434.6172Mrs. Meghan Kargman
516.434.6170Mrs. Betyne Farrell
516.434.6171Mr. Matthew Quiroz
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Baldwin HS@Shubert
Ms. Emoke Beickert
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Baldwin Middle School
Grade 6
Dr. Kathleen Hurley
516.434.6271Grade 7
Dr. Ilana Ricks Melvin
516.434.6270Grade 8
Mr. Peter Mapelli
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Brookside Elementary School
Dr. Donna Guarton
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Lenox Elementary School
Dr. Donna Guarton
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Plaza Elementary School
Mrs.Theresa McCaffrey
516.434.6670
Mrs. Megan Papagno
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Meadow Elementary School
Ms. Deirdre Higgins
516.434.6572Ms. Katarina Koullias
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Steele Elementary School
Ms. Rachel A. Evans
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District Office
Dr. Robin Murray - 516.434.6059