MVISD Counseling Dept
The MVISD Counseling Department remains dedicated to supporting families and our local community. Below you will find various links to relevant resources, suggestions for talking with children about their concerns, information on mental health services, and a wide range of activities to enjoy with your family.
MVISD District Updates
Above link includes:
- Updates from Dr. Rohrbach, MVISD Superintendent
- Information on UIL Sports, Activities, & Academics
- Off-site Learning Resources
- Breakfast & Lunch Program Information
- STAAR, ACT, SAT & OTHER TESTING
- Student Enrollment/Registration
- and additional resources
How to Support Your Child
- Take time to talk with your child or teen about the COVID-19 outbreak. Answer questions and share facts about COVID-19 in a way that your child or teen can understand.
- Reassure your child or teen that they are safe. Let them know it is ok if they feel upset. Share with them how you deal with your own stress so that they can learn how to cope from you.
- Limit your family’s exposure to news coverage of the event, including social media. Children may misinterpret what they hear and can be frightened about something they do not understand.
- Try to keep up with regular routines. If schools are closed, create a schedule for learning activities and relaxing or fun activities.
- Be a role model. Take breaks, get plenty of sleep, exercise, and eat well. Connect with your friends and family members.
cdc.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - COVID-19 - Manage Anxiety & Stress
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - COVID-19 - KEY FACTS
Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety About the Coronavirus
Texans can dial 2-1-1 (option 6) for information on COVID-19 and local community resources on health care, utilities, food, housing and more. Click HERE for more COVID-19 information from hhs.texas.gov.
Clarity Child Guidance Center created a Special COVID-19 page on 1in5minds.org to help parents and their kids, especially those who have children with mental health challenges. It includes encouragement and advice about self care, supporting children, and fun print-out tips and activities. Here's the link https://www.1in5minds.org/covid
Activities to Enjoy With the Family
150+ Educational Shows on Netflix
Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief
50 Calm-Down Ideas to Try with Kids of All Ages
12 Museum Tours from Around the World
11 Ways to Teach Mindfulness to Kids
20 Virtual Field Trips to Take With Your Kids
Free Online Yoga Lessons for Kids
Literacy & Family Involvement Activities
The Best Ideas for Kids.com - Crafts & Activities
FREE DOWNLOAD - Teachers Pay Teachers - COVID-19 Social Story
#COVIBOOK Supporting and Reassuring Children Around the World - by Manuela Molina
For a Variety of Family Resources from commonsense.org, Please Click HERE
Additional Suggestions for Supporting Your Teen
- Start a Communication Journal with your Parent/Guardian
- Practice Deep Breathing
- Create a Daily Mood Chart to best address the change in feelings from day to day
- Go Outside - take a walk
- Listen to Music
- Read a Book
- Identify Healthy vs. Unhealthy Coping Skills (for more ideas of healthy coping skills, click here)
Mental Health Resources
Texas Health and Human Services
833-986-1919
-Offers COVID-19-Related Mental Health Support for all Texans 24/7 FREE to those who call the hotline
1-877-466-0660
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Center for Health Care Services
6812 Bandera Rd. Ste. 102
210-223-7233
https://chcsbc.org/get-help/childrens-services/
Clarity Child Guidance Center
8535 Tom Slick San Antonio, TX 78229
1-877-676-5437
San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
8550 Huebner Road
210-541-5300