Information and Resources on Different Topics Affecting Students.
 

How to Calm Turbulent Transitions Back to In-Person School

• Returning back to in-person school for students with ADHD and autism means disrupted routines, uncomfortable transitions, and emotional dysregulation.

Teen Health 101

• Youth led, non-profit organization that educates youth/teens about health, wellness & fitness, via website, articles, social media, podcasts, videos, digital magazines and webinars.

Self-Compassion

• Learning to Be Kind to Yourself

Stress vs Worry vs Anxiety

• Explanations and Strategies for All Three

Children and Perfectionism

• How to help children manage the thoughts that drive perfectionism.

Anxiety in Teens

• How to help a teenager deal with anxiety.

Welcome to Herointown

• What would happen if you took everyone who is addicted to heroin in New Jersey and sent them to live in one place?

Advice for Parents in the Age of Social Media

• The Silent Tragedy affecting today's children and what to do with it.  

Underage Drinking: Realistic Ways to Talk About Alcohol with Teens

• 5 Ways to Talk About it Realistically 

NJ Parent Link

• The Early Childhood, Parenting and Professional Resource Center

Rutgers Behavioral Health offers a school-based therapeutic program that offer psycho-education, skill-building, and therapy in a non-stigmatizing school environment.

If you have any questions on how to get linked with Rutgers Behavioral Health, please see a School Counselor,

Student Assistance Counselor or Case Manager.

WHRHS partners with Rutgers Behavioral Health to provide a school-based therapeutic program to students and families. The program, delivered by licensed clinicians, provides social and emotional support, skill-building, and therapy in a non-stigmatizing school environment. During 2021-2022, Rutgers Behavioral Health will also provide for parent engagement events in collaboration with the district's SEL initiatives.

Life After High School: The Next Steps for Mental Health
Monday, May 10th @ 7pm

ADHD in Substance Use Disorder (Free Webinar)
April 21st, 6:00pm-7:30pm

Research Opportunity for Parents/Caregivers of Youth Who Have Experienced Suicide Crisis

Use of Force
Town Hall Meeting
(Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren County Prosecutor's Offices)
April 28th at 5:30pm

The Body Keeps the Score: Understanding & Treating Long Term Effects of Abuse & Neglect Through the Lens of Neuroscience.  
With Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk (author of The Body Keeps the Score)
April 30th, 9:00am-12:00pm. 
Cost is $65.00 

SCHOOL RESOURCES 

STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Student Assistance Counselors (SAC’s) provide confidential in-school support to students who are struggling with issues that negatively impact school performance. The SAC works with students to develop healthy coping skills, reduce risk factors, and make positive lifestyle choices. Services include assessment, crisis intervention, psycho-education, short-term counseling and referrals to community resources. Students are encouraged to utilize these services for concerns about themselves or others.

Students can seek assistance on their own or be referred by any member of our school community. Referrals and services are confidential, and will not become part of the student’s school record.

If you are concerned about yourself or someone you know, please contact one of the SAC’s listed below.

Student Last Names A-L
Kevin Rice
krice@whrhs.org
908-647-4800 ext 7963

Student Last Names M-Z
Emma Giantisco, MA, LAC
egiantisco@whrhs.org
908-647-4800 ext 6866

• Stress management
• Family problems and transitions
• Relationship issues (friends, dating, etc)
• Substance use/abuse
• Anxiety/Depression
• Anger management
• Eating disorders
• Body image
• Bullying
• School related problems
• Self esteem
• Peer and Social Problems
• Grief and Loss
• Suicide Prevention
• ANY other issues that teens may be dealing with in today’s world

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

In an emergency, call 911!

Drug/Alcohol/Addiction Prevention

CRISIS / PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES - 24-hour emergency mental health care, including risk assessments, screenings, crisis intervention and stabilization, psychiatric emergency services and access to mental health resources; mobile outreach also available

Somerset County Residents
Psychiatric Evaluation Screening Services (PESS)
282 E. Main St, Somerville, NJ
908-526-4100
www.bridgewayrehab.org

Morris County Residents 
Saint Clare’s Hospital
Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)
25 Pocono Rd., Denville, NJ
973-625-6150
973-625-0280 - after-hours hotline

Morristown Memorial Hospital
100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 971-5000

Newton Medical Center
175 High St., Newton, NJ
973-383-0973
24-hour Crisis Hotline 973-540-0100

HOTLINES

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

NJ Teen Helpline: http://www.2ndfloor.org/ 1-888-222-2228

The Trevor Project: www.thetrevorproject.org 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)

NJ Addiction Services Hotline 1-844276-2777

NJ Mental Health Cares http://www.njmentalhealthcares.org/ 866-202-4357

In addition, the NJ Dept. of Children and Families has an extensive list of hotline and helplines available on their website:

http://www.state.nj.us/dcf/families/hotlines/

The Mental Health Association of NJ  has decided to open up their Disaster Mental Health Helpline to assist for those feeling stressed, anxious or depressed due to COVID-19. 

Please call (877)294- HELP(4357) for emotional support, guidance and mental health referrals as needed.

Wellness Presentations

Life After High School: The Next Steps for Mental Health

• Zoom Presentation on May 5th, 2021

Community in Crisis Parent Presentation

• Zoom Presentation on March 3, 2021

Mental Health & Adolescents

• Parent Presentation - December 9, 2020
   

Week of Respect:

How to be an Upstander to Cyberbullying

• Fight cyberbullying by being an upstander!

TEDx - Bullying and Empathy

• The Cure for  Bullying in High School.

More Videos:

The Secret Life of Teens

• As part of TODAY’s “Secret Lives of Teens” series, NBC news special anchor Maria Shriver sits down with young people to discuss issues they commonly struggle with – and often keep hidden from their parents. make parents aware of what they are feeling and help them to understand that their pressure sometimes adds to the burden on the teens.

Chasing the Dragon

• In an effort to combat the growing epidemic of prescription drug and heroin abuse, the FBI and DEA have released "Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict," a documentary aimed at educating students and young adults about the dangers of addiction. More at www.fbi.gov/ChasingTheDragon