Wellness Resources & Opportunities
King Philip, Norfolk, Plainville & Wrentham Schools, 1/2023
Parent/Caregiver Wellness Education:
ADDRESSING FAMILY STRESS: Presentation for KP, Norfolk, Plainville & Wrentham Families
Learn to:
- identify symptoms of stress in yourself or a family member,
- manage stress as a family,
- respond when symptoms are " more than stress,"
- get help for yourself or a family member.
Register in advance to receive the zoom link http://bit.ly/AFSKingPhilip.
Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Parents
The United States Attorney's Office is hosting this free virtual internet safety presentation for parents on Wednesday, January 18th from 6:30-7:30 pm. This program will educate parents and community members on how to keep children safe online, including Social Media 101 & Digital Footprint, Cyberbullying, Sexting, Gaming, Victim Support and Protection Against Online Predation.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Please register at the following link: (via Chrome browser))
Event address for attendees: https://usao.webex.com/usao/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec3d8ccd61ccdd26ee39d8c6ffd5c57aa
Password: PSC1
Please note: We are hearing that this presentation may be nearly filled. If you are unable to register for this reason, watch for future opportunities.
Helping children to set daily intentions can support wellness
Active Parenting of Teens Course
The Parent/Professional Advocacy League is hosting a 6 week, online course for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of teens with behavioral health challenges. Parents of tweens (ages 9-12) may also find this useful.
This course will run on Wednesdays, Jan. 11- March 1, from 6:00-8:00 pm. See flyer for registration and information.
Behavioral Health Help Line
The Department of Mental Health has launched a new Behavioral Health Help Line that people can call or text at 833-773-2445. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in more than 200 languages. The help line can help individuals and families navigate the behavioral health system and access treatment, including mobile crisis services. District and school leaders are asked to please share this resource with staff, families, and students, where helpful. For more information, please see the FAQ.
Agency Highlight: Are you a parent/caregiver with a child having mental health needs?
The Parent Professional Advocacy League offers a number of free services to families having children (5-25 years), with mental health needs, provided by staff with "lived experiences.
- PPAL provides 1:1 peer support. Staff listen, share knowledge, refer services, help build self-confidence and advocacy skills, and provide families info needed to work with their child’s providers and systems.
- PPAL provides support groups for families (in English and Spanish) and for young adults. PPAL is launching 6 more support groups.
- PPAL conducts monthly statewide meetings devoted to topics of interest such as suicide prevention, fatherhood engagement, and LGBTQ+ terminology.
- PPAL holds bi-monthly policy/advocacy meetings for families, youth, and those working with them to provide legislative updates that might empower attendees to be a voice and advocate in policy making.
- PPAL delivers trainings for families, youth, and those working with them several times a month (some in Spanish and Haitian Creole) such as Pre-planning for a Mental Health Crisis, Building a Foundation of Support, and Juvenile Justice.
- PPAL has dedicated staff knowledgeable about courts, arrests, detention, and accessing services for children with mental health needs in the juvenile justice system.
- PPAL has staff dedicated to increasing its multicultural outreach, and supporting families in an acute crisis or with children boarding in hospital emergency departments.
- PPAL conducts “Ask the Advocate” and “School Problem Solving” clinics for parents.
- PPAL’s website offers a wealth of information including publications, resources and a calendar. PPAL produces tip sheets on topics such as “How to Talk So Your Provider Will Listen” and “Sibling Support.”
- PPAL publishes a monthly newsletter, weekly event blasts, and weekly five minute Facebook Live videos on topics that might help parents and youth.
- PPAL staff collaborates with other nonprofits and is 1 of 6 founding members of the Children’s Mental Health Campaign.
- PPAL supports YouthMOVE MA, a youth initiative offering support groups, peer-to-peer counseling, youth-led training, and skill-building for youth 13-25 yrs.
Email: pearld@kingphilip.org or dpearl@norfolk.k12.ma.us
Website: Family Wellness Resources
Location: 18 King Street, Norfolk, MA, USA
Phone: 508 520-7991, ext. 2312