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.

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.

Building Resilience Through Loss & Adversity
Caregivers will learn about the breadth of adversity, its effect on behaviors,
learning, relationships, and wellbeing, and strategies to be responsive and build
resilience at home.
Presented By: Good Grief Schools & Jesse Bassett
Tuesday, December 14th @ 7:00pm

Register for the Event Here

Red Ribbon Week is October 23rd-October 31st this year!
This week is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs. The Red Ribbon Campaign® is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, reaching millions of young people during Red Ribbon Week®, October 23rd - October 31st each year. During the high school years it’s essential to continue raising awareness about drug abuse and, more importantly, prevention. “Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.”
Click here to learn more about Red Ribbon Week at Watchung Hills Regional High School.

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

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Panel Presentation

• Freshmen Presentation - October 13, 2021
   

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.