MACOMB COUNTY FOOD RESOURCES
If your family is in need of resources for food, please use this website where you may find assistance.
If your family is in need of resources for food, please use this website where you may find assistance.
SUICIDE PREVENTION
https://childmind.org/suicideprevention/
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND SUICIDE
A guide to understanding the connection and reducing the risk. Please click here to learn more.
FINDING HAPPINESS
Please click here to find 8 tips for finding happiness in the midst of a pandemic.
NEW HOPE: BRINGING HOPE TO THOSE GRIEVING WITH A LOSS
New Hope: Bringing hope, healing, and new beginnings to those grieving the death of a loved one
HOW TO TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT DIFFICULT NEWS
This article helps parents/guardians talk to children about difficult news.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
If your family is in need of mental health resources, please use https://wcscovidcopingsupport.weebly.com/ where you may find assistance. This useful website has parent and student resources that focuses on mental health needs, tools, and strategies. Two daily virtual meeting sessions will allow for community members to get mental health support from WCS School Psychologists. This will help assist parents of children with challenging behaviors, offer coping strategies, tips for dealing with anxiety, sadness, and grief and loss. It also offers crisis support as well as referrals to the appropriate long-term support source.
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
In response to COVID-19, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has made changes to State Emergency Relief (SER) policy in order to allow for faster processing of emergency requests and to make access to benefits easier to Michigan’s most vulnerable households.
BILL PAY ASSISTANCE
Many families are struggling financially and need assistance. Bill Pay 211 may provide the support families may need at this time.
HELPING FAMILIES CONNECT ONLINE - LOW COST or FREE
In response to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on society, multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have made updates to their low-cost internet service programs to ensure individuals and families stay connected to the internet during this challenging time. We’ve updated our low-cost internet service options tool to reflect these changes. Check in here!
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is providing Social Emotional Learning Resources for children and adults.
The #Work2BeWell digital wellness and empowerment program focuses on positively impacting the emotional well-being of teens and promoting mental health. Access our free curriculum, resources, and implementation tools to make an impact as a student mental health advocate, educator, or parent.
Today, more students, families, and school staff than ever before are experiencing increased levels of stress, anxiety, and isolation, and will need mental health support. This website, https://trailstowellness.org/, will be updated regularly with information and resources for supporting student and community mental health during COVID-19.
Mental health resources for families can be found at Child Mind Institute.
THE COVID COLLEGE: How to select a college during a global pandemic
Over the next month, high school seniors throughout the country and world are receiving admission decisions and will have to choose the school in which they will enroll. However, this is not a normal year. With the right attitude and strategy, students can make an informed college choice. This article reviews considerations that will help newly admitted students in their process of discernment.
RESOURCES DURING COVID-19
The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement has provided special resources for schools and parents. The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement (NCSCB) at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is dedicated to supporting students through crisis and loss.
STUDENTS CAN VISIT COLLEGES WITHOUT LEAVING HOME
Future college students who can’t tour a campus because of the pandemic need not worry. There’s a website for that. Prospective students can take virtual tours for free of hundreds of colleges and universities from across the United States without ever leaving the safety of their homes.
STAND WITH TRANS - RESOURCES FOR TRANS AND LGBTQ COMMUNITY
This website contains valuable resources for the TRANS and LGBTQ Community. It is a nonprofit organization in Michigan that serves transgender youth and their families.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR FINANCIAL AID AWARD LETTER
Although we cannot sit down personally with students to discuss financial aid award letters, this document can help provide information that may be helpful. It is created by the professionals at the Common App.