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Social/Emotional Resources
Norfolk Public School's Community Resource Guide was developed as a tool to provide various mental health, social and emotional, and community supports to students, families, teachers, staff and administrators. Note: These guides are not an endorsement of any specific agency or organization.
Quick Link Community Resource Guide
Mental Health and Coping
The following are self-care resources for both adults and students:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
Child Mind Institute
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
Crisis Management Institute
COVID-19 Resources for School Counselors
National Association of School Psychologists
Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource
National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
Pandemic Response Resources
National PTA
Resources for families concerned about remote learning and stress and anxiety related to COVID-19.
SAMHSA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources
Social/Emotional Learning
Apps to Help with Mental Health Resources listed on this page are options that are available for families. If you determine any app/website/resource are appropriate for your child and/or family, please download and use at your discretion.
BrainPOP provides movies with social/emotional learning components that students can watch and respond to.
CASEL has collected a number of resources to assist in addressing students’ social and emotional needs.
Centervention game-based behavior interventions help students practice social and emotional skills.
Inside SEL links to a number of social/emotional learning resources.
NEWSELA offers social/emotional learning lessons students can complete remotely.
Sanford Harmony at National University provides social and emotional learning tools for pre-K–6.
Second Step is offering free social and emotional learning activities for ages 5-13, a podcast for families and a mindfulness program.
Adult Self Care
Flexibility in the Midst of Crisis
Managing Anxiety Around Covid-Tips for You and Your School Community