Resources From The Social Worker
Kristen Abbo, LLMSW
Hello!
We are so excited to see all of your children walk the halls of Glengary again! This time of year brings about a lot of excitement for many of our students, as they meet their new teacher and connect with friends. For some kids, they may struggle getting back into a routine or returning to school. Please see the additional resources in this newsletter if your family needs more support transitioning into the school year.
If your child is struggling please reach out for support and let us know so we can check in with them. If you do not find any of these resources that work for you and your family please reach out for additional referrals. We are here to help support you and your child however we can.
I have been assigned to Glengary as their full-time Social Worker for the 2023-24 school year. My role is to support students and provide them with a consistent person they can trust with personal matters. As the social worker, I am often the one who intervenes when situations arise throughout the school day. If there are ever any questions or concerns about my role or regarding your child/children, please feel free to reach out!
We are excited for an amazing year ahead!
Thanks,
Kristen Abbo, LLMSW
Helpful Resources
24-hour emergency hotline: (877) 800-1650
In addition you can go to the nearest emergency room if you are in mental health crisis.
24-Hour Crisis Stabilization
A qualified and caring team
New Oakland Crisis Stabilization Services are designed to provide a short-term alternative to inpatient psychiatric services and are available for on-site clinical intervention and/or telephone consultation at all times.
Provided by a qualified and caring multidisciplinary team of licensed mental health and nursing professionals, under the supervision of New Oakland staff psychiatrists, our Crisis Stabilization Services are intensive treatment interventions delivered by a crisis stabilization team under the supervision of a psychiatrist. Services include:
- Intensive individual & family counseling/psychotherapy;
- Assessments (rendered by the treatment team);
- Psychiatric supervision; and
- Therapeutic support services by trained paraprofessionals.
MSHDA: Your Best Way Home - HOUSING RESOURCES
Mental Health Support regarding Covid-19
The crisis line is staffed with counselors 24/7. The line can be accessed by dialing Michigan's Covid hotline at 888-535-6136 and pressing "8" at the prompt. Please see the video below for more details.
Mental Health Resources
Please use the following link for counseling and therapy resources. Many agencies are offering virtual services at this time. If you are in need of a specific resource that you do not see please reach out and we can provide you with additional resources or referrals. We can also connect your family to Oakland County Youth Assistance or Easter Seals and complete a referral for you. Please reach out for more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V1QtVM3lBA5CQyT9102FutRox4P_54kG/view?usp=sharing
Searching for Emergency Resources?
Oakland Schools has pulled together some emergency resources for families in Oakland County. Feel free to check it out: https://tinyurl.com/OSResourcesforDist-Stud
In addition Oakland County's Our Help Me Grow Care Coordinators are also available to help families connect to resources. They can be reached by phone or text at 844.456.5437.
Kristen Abbo, LLMSW
Glengary Elementry
Email: kristenabbo@wlcsd.org
Website: wlcsd.org