COVID-19 Information
1. Click HERE for how to talk to your child about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Click HERE for how to talk to your teenager about anxiety they may have about COVID-19
Click HERE for suggestions on how to help your child deal with stress during the COVID-19 outbreak
HERE is a link to a comic created just for kids about the Coronavirus
HERE is a link to an article on self-care tips for parents during this difficult time
Ohio's Stay-at-Home Wellness Kit for Parents/Families
2.Coronavirus Resources
- Click HERE for COVID-19 Information from the School Nurses at Kettering City Schools
- Click HERE for a list of food pantries in the area
- Click HERE for updates on the COVID-19 drive-thru pantry offerings from the Dayton Food Bank at 56 Armor Place, Dayton, OH (937) 461-0265
- Piada will be offering students who are affected by the Coronavirus school closures and are dependent on our school systems for lunch a free kids pasta with sauce, cheese, and a fountain drink, Monday - Friday, now - May 31st from 11:00am - 1pm. See their social media for more details.
- Spectrum offers assistance with WiFi for any student involved in the school lunch program. Click HERE for more details.
-The Get Help Now App for Montgomery County has new COV-ID 19 Resources. This free app instantly connects you with local service providers for addiction, rehab, mental health, and more. Simply use the interactive directory to find a facility near you, and put the treatment, support, housing, and 24/7 urgent services you need right at your fingertips.
3. Please have your child fill out a counselor request form (linked on the home screen of this counselor website) if they need to speak with their unit counselor.
4.Kettering City Schools was informed of a Crisis Text line from the Ohio Department of Education. Text 4Hope to 741741. A trained crisis counselor will respond back within 5 minutes to help in coping with a stressful situation.
5. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
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