Wellness Newsletter
A Weekly Newsletter Collaboration of RSU 56- April 17, 2020
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.
"The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence." -Confucius
Local Food Pantries
Peru Baptist Church, 98 Main St, Peru, ME 04290: 207-562-7167
Dixfield Food Pantry
Dixfield Common Baptist Church, 2 Chapel Road, Dixfield, ME 04224: 207-562-7470
Mexico Congregational Church Pantry
Mexico Congregational Church, 163 Main St, Mexico, ME 04257 : 207-364-8603
Remote Crisis Support Services
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
School Counselors and Social Workers Contact Information
Rachel Buck-LMSW/cc
Alternative Ed. Teacher-DHS
Cell: 207-357-3271
Ami-Jo Greco-LMSW/cc
Social Worker-DHS
Oxford County Mental Health
Community Mental Health Services
150 Congress St, Rumford, ME 04276
207-364-3549
Philip Ramu- LCSW
School Counselor-TWKDMS
Cell: 207-578-1990
Michelle Robertson
School Counselor-DHS
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
Dirigo Elementary School
T.W. Kelly Middle School
Dirigo High School
RSU 56
Email: mrobertson@rsu56.org
Website: www.rsu56.org
Location: 145 Weld Street, Dixfield, ME, USA
Phone: 207-562-4251
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirigoSchools/