Wellness Newsletter

A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER COLLABORATION OF RSU 56: 5-15-2020

“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” - John Wooden

OUR MISSION

It is our mission to make sure that our students, staff, parents, guardians and community members are supported and well-connected to resources during this challenging time. As such, this weekly newsletter will provide you with the information you need to access local resources as well as offer a platform for support and meaningful guidance.
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"GET OUT"

How getting outside can help you! Dirigo's own exceptional teacher Ms. Rachel Buck explains...

Student Referral Process

Don't know who to turn to for what? See this student referral diagram to help you decide what service is best for you and your students.

Student Referral Form

Need help academically, socially, or emotionally? Fill out this brief referral survey to be connected to those who can assist you.

Maintaining your Mental Wellness

Maintaining your Mental Wellness

As we ultimately head towards summer, it is important to keep a positive mind-set and focus on your goals for this summer because "this too shall pass" and before we know it, we will be back with our colleagues, friends, family and community members. If you are experiencing anxiety, fear, depression, boredom, anger, irritability or frustration, know that you are NOT alone. Here are some tips outlining how you can help maintain your mental wellness.


* Get outside

* Find a new hobby

* Acknowledge what is happening

* Stay connected

* Do benefit finding (search out things that you can be thankful for.)

* Try breathing exercises

* Maintain a routine

* Be kind

* Tell someone how much they mean to you

* Change your expectations

* Manage news and media intake


Best,

Mrs. Michelle Robertson

School Counselor- Dirigo High School

mrobertson@rsu56.org

Maintaining your Mental Wellness
Social Workers and School Counselors

Social Workers and School Counselors

Rachel Buck-LMSW/cc

Alternative Ed. Teacher-DHS

rbuck@rsu56.org

Cell: 207-357-3271


Ami-Jo Greco-LMSW/cc

Social Worker-DHS

agreco@rsu56.org


Oxford County Mental Health

Community Mental Health Services

150 Congress St, Rumford, ME 04276

207-364-3549


Philip Ramu- LCSW

School Counselor-TWKDMS

pramu@rsu56.org

Cell: 207-578-1990


Michelle Robertson

School Counselor-DHS

mrobertson@rsu56.org

Cell: 207-205-2190


Tri-County Mental Health Services (Mental Health & Substance Abuse)

Linnea Burns- Substance Abuse Counselor

Rumford Office 207-364-7981

Toll Free: 1-888-304-4673

Social Workers and School Counselors

Remote Crisis Support Resources

Mental Health and Wellness: https://www.namimaine.org/

1-800-464-5767


Hotline and Crisis Numbers: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/hotlines.shtml

1-888-568-1112


Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/

TEXT: HOME to 741741


Suicide Prevention: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

1-888-568-1112


National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maine: https://www.namimaine.org/

1-800-464-5767

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If you have questions regarding any of the content in this newsletter or would like to contribute to its development, please feel free to email Michelle Robertson at the address provided.
145 Weld Street, Dixfield, ME, USA mrobertson@rsu56.org 207-562-4251 rsu56.org