Mental Wellness Newsletter
Barrington Elementary School & ECLC
Dear Barrington Families,
June 15, 2020
Hello Barrington Families,
Happy Summer!
Sincerely,
Kelley Doucette (BES): kdoucette@sau74.org
Laura Jeffords (BES, ECLC): ljeffords@sau74.org
Fun things to do with the family
GEOCASHING
Rainy Day Activities
Have Fun!
- Do a puzzle
- Cook together
- Make a fort
- Watch movies
- Crafts and art projects
- Call a friend
- Play board games
- Hide and seek
- Charades
- Listen to music
- Dance party!
Lynn Lyons Podcasts
A Mom's Retreat with Lynn Lyons, LICSW
- Episode 1: Stuck In Home Parenting
- Episode 2: When FOMO Becomes Just Mo
- Episode 3: Emotional Literacy: Why We Myst Flatten Our Emotional Curve For Our Kids
- Episode 4: Plan now for the next new normal
- Episode 5: Regression -toddlers to teens
- Episode 6: Helicopter Parents: Strategies for Landing
- Episode 7: Sleep Issues: Try These Bedtime Routine Hacks
- Episode 8: Burnout, Mom Guild, School Stress
- Episode 9: How to unpack family baggage and start fresh with your kids
- Episode 10: White Fragility and Colorblindness
- Episode 11:Meltdowns, Anxiety and Depression in Kids
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING LESSONS
Mindfulness Activities
FUN (REMOTE) ACTIVITIES/VIDEOS
Community Resources
Governor Sununu's Orders
Safer at Home NH - June 15, 2020
Up to date COVID 19 Information
New Hampshire Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
UNEMPLOYMENT:
- Executive Order #5: Accessing State Unemployment Benefits for Individuals Impacted by COVID19: https://www.governor.nh.gov/news-media/emergency-orders/documents/emergency-order-5.pdf
- Website (register for unemployment): www.nhes.nh.gov
- Phone: 1-800-852-3400
https://www.nh.gov/covid19/press-releases/documents/covid-19-update-03172020.pdf
Today the Governor Sununu announced unemployment benefits for self quarantined, medically quarantined and caregivers. Find out more on NHES.NH.GOV or call (603)271-770
On March 17, 2020 NHPR.ORG reported the following: “At a press conference with legislatie leaders, Sununu banned all landlords from starting eviction proceedings and prohibited all foreclosures during the state of emergency initiated last week in response to COVID-19. He also barred utilities - including electric, gas, water, telephone, cable, fuel and internet providers from disconnecting services for nonpayment.
Sununu also expanded eligibility for state unemployment benefits to residents who lose work due to COVID-19; for people who are under quarantine or caring for a family member under quarantine; and for people whose employment is interrupted due to the statewide school closure that began this week.”
Assistance with Food
BARRINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT DAILY MEALS ORDER FORM
*the Barrington School District is offering 2 meals per day (breakfast/lunch) delivered by school bus Weekly Menu
End 68 Hours of Hunger: Parents of children can contact their school’s guidance counselor to see if their school is participating and request a backpack of food to take home over weekends or holiday breaks. Email Kelley or Laura
Food Stamps: NH Health and Human Services Community Center 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH (603) 332-9120 ext. 2, then ext. 3.
Barrington Community Food Pantry: 105 Ramsdell Lane (Residents only) Thurs 6—7:30 pm (603) 664-0233 http://www.barringtonfoodpantry.org/
Women, Infant and Children (WIC): Federally funded free program to improve nutritional health for low income new mothers, infants, children to age 6 . Available through Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth. By appointment only. For more information call (603) 332-4358
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP): Federally funded free program to improve nutritional health for seniors 60+. Available through Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth. For more information call (603) 994-6368
NH Food Bank: SNAP/Food stamp application assistance and advocacy. (603) 669-9725x224 United Way of the Greater Seacoast: list of all local food pantries www.uwgs.org
Meals on Wheels: 9 Bartlett Ave. Somersworth, NH 03878- 1802 (603) 692-4211
Fuel, Electric and Car Assistance
Fuel Assistance: Community Action Partnership of Strafford County: The Low Income Heating Program (LIHEAP) provides eligible households with assistance in paying their energy bills during the winter. Benefits are calculated on household income, energy costs, and housing type. Applications are taken through our Outreach offices in Dover, Rochester and Farmington, and at selected sites around Strafford County. To make an appointment or learn more, contact (603) 435-2500
Electrical Assistance: The New Hampshire Electric Assistance Program gives income eligible customers a discount on their monthly electric bills depending on gross household income, household size, and electricity use. Applications are taken through our Outreach offices in Dover, Rochester and Farmington, and at selected sites around Strafford County. To make an appointment or learn more, contact (603) 435-2500 **Note: Eligible households can apply for and receive both fuel and electrical assistance.
Citizens Energy Corporation: www.citizensenergy.com Utility energy efficiency programs and rebates. Residents of NH can apply for this based on eligibility. (877) 563-4645
Stay Warm NH: www.staywarmnh.org, email: warmhome@nh.gov
Our Town Electricity: www.OTElectricity.com, www.otchoice.com (603) 776-2500
Traveling to CHaD in Lebanon? Check in with the Family Center at the hospital for a gas card. (603) 653-9899
Gasbuddy: Find the cheapest gas in your area www.gasbuddy.com
Natural Gas: For eligible Unitil and National Grid customers. Typical savings are $200 per year. www.unitil.com
NH Electric Co-op: www.nhec.com (800) 698-2007
ENH POWER: Residential electricity for less www.residentpower.com (800) 549-6160
Assistance with Telephones
SafeLink: Free cell phone if income eligible. www.safelinkwireless.com or (800) 723-3546
Link-up: Telephone programs can reduce installation fees and reduce your telephone bills. Call 211 or www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Free Telephone Directory: (800) 373-3411 or 411
Assitance with Health Care & Prescriptions
New Hampshire Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
If you can’t afford your prescriptions, ask your doctor for samples.
Patient Advocate Foundation: Financial Assistance with Co-Pays: with specific diagnoses www.patientadvocate.org (800) 532-5274
“The Medicine Program:” Free Prescription Medications to those who qualify. (573) 996-7300 www.themedicineprogram.com
Medication Assistance Program at Wentworth Douglass Hospital: (603) 740-3376
Medication Assistance Program at Frisbie Memorial Hospital: (603) 332-3100 x8628 Prescription Drug Savings Card Program: Save an average of 20% www.familywize.com
Target, Hannaford and Wal-Mart: hundreds of $4.00 prescriptions: Check their websites or ask the pharmacist.
New Generation, Inc.: 586 Portsmouth Ave, Greenland Transitional shelter for pregnant women and new mothers/babies age 18+ (603) 436-4989
Goodwin Community Health: 311 Rte. 108, Somersworth. Healthcare for the uninsured and underinsured—adults, elders, children and teens.
Children’s Medicaid Unity: (800) 852-3345 NH DHHS Rochester Office: www.dhhs.nh.gov 332-9120 or (800) 852-3345
NH Medication Bridge: www.healthynh.com (603) 225-0900
Healthcare for the Homeless: Not only for people living in shelters or on the street, but for anyone living in temporary housing, including those "sofa-surfing", living in a campground or a winter rental. Patients seen on the van can pay with Medicaid or other insurance if they have it; if not, there is no charge. Sponsored by Families First (888) 922-0005 DOVER: Train Station, Chestnut Street