December News
Student Assistance Program
Mental Health/Substance Use Assistance
Dear Parents and Guardians of the Clearview Regional School District School Community,
Youth mental health is a topic of utmost importance, and we believe that by working together, we can create a supportive environment where our children can thrive.
As the seasons change and the leaves are falling, we want to remind you of the invaluable resources available to our community.
Clearview's Resource List - https://docs.google.com/document/d/17rCMmRiS7NebGzUy_H-FrfX8IzL6BKceC8dKDHCJRL4/edit?usp=sharing
In addition, Care Solace offers mental health care coordination services and can help connect you and your child with appropriate community-based providers. Whether it's counseling, therapy, or other mental health services, Care Solace can assist you in finding the support your family may need.
To access Care Solace's coordination services, simply reach out using the following options:
Call 888-515-0595: Their multilingual helpline is staffed 24/7/365.
Visit www.caresolace.com/clearview: On their website, you can explore mental health providers independently or click "Book Appointment" for personalized assistance through video chat, email, or phone.
In addition, Acenda Counseling & Wellness Center has been given the opportunity to collaborate with your child's school district to provide therapy sessions during the school day. Therapy would come at no cost to the parent/guardian; no insurance information needed. Sessions can focus on coping with anxiety surrounding school, community, and/or home, coping with symptoms related to grief and/or loss, social skills training, as well as other topics tailored to the needs of each child/adolescent. If you are not sure your child needs therapy, one-time intake appointments can also be requested to discuss your concerns with the therapist.
*Questions? Need more information about our in-house Acenda program?
Please contact Jessica Datz (Student Assistance Counselor) at jdatz@clearviewregional.edu or call 856-223-2757. *If there is a waitlist for our Acenda program, there are Acenda’s Outpatient Services available in Gloucester County. Contact their Access Center at 844-422-3632 to speak to an operator. For more information, please check out their website at www.acendahealth.org
By joining hands and working together as a community, we can provide a nurturing and inclusive environment that supports the mental health and well-being of our youth. Let's continue to prioritize their emotional growth, and together, we can create a brighter future for our children.
Thank you for being caring and involved parents and guardians in the Clearview Regional School District. Your dedication to supporting our youth is truly commendable.
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Mental Health Minute: Stress and Anxiety in Adolescents
Free Resources to Quit Smoking or Vaping
11 Quit Centers across New Jersey offer free individual and group counseling, resources and support to stop or reduce tobacco use.
This is Quitting is a free and anonymous text messaging program by the Truth Initiative designed to help young people ages 13-24 quit vaping.
Text VAPEFREENJ to 88709
How to Help Your Teen Manage Holiday Stress
5 Life Skills Young Adults Need to Thrive
Parent Workshop Recording
Paul Lavella of New Jersey Recovery and Wellness hosted our first online Parent Workshop entitled, "Addictive and Compulsive Behaviors in Today's Teens." Attached is a recording of the event. Please take some time to watch as you may find some helpful suggestions or add to some increased awareness of some struggles many teens face today.
School Reminders
Half Day on Dec 22nd and a Pep Rally!
Dec 23rd - Jan 1st - Holiday Break
Mrs. Jessica Datz
Clearview Regional School District
Student Assistance Counselor
(856) 223-2757