If your child is experiencing a medical or life-threatening emergency, please immediately call 911. For other
types of non-emergency situations or crises, please contact the appropriate emergency care provider. The following resources can provide support in crisis situations:
Phone and Web Based Resources:
1. Fulton County Department of Mental Health Hotline · 404-730-1600
2. Georgia Crisis & Access Line · 1-800-715-4225; http://www.behavioralhealthlink.com
3. National Crisis Line · 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
4. Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Facilities that offer treatment and care (not an exhaustive list):
North Fulton
North Fulton Regional Hospital Emergency Room
3000 Hospital Boulevard
Roswell, GA 30076
(770)751-2500
Peachford Hospital
2151 Peachford Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
www.peachfordhospital.com
(770) 454-2302 or (770) 455-3200
Ridgeview Institute
3995 South Cobb Drive, SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
www.ridgeviewinstitute.com
(770) 434-4567
types of non-emergency situations or crises, please contact the appropriate emergency care provider. The following resources can provide support in crisis situations:
Phone and Web Based Resources:
1. Fulton County Department of Mental Health Hotline · 404-730-1600
2. Georgia Crisis & Access Line · 1-800-715-4225; http://www.behavioralhealthlink.com
3. National Crisis Line · 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
4. Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Facilities that offer treatment and care (not an exhaustive list):
North Fulton
North Fulton Regional Hospital Emergency Room
3000 Hospital Boulevard
Roswell, GA 30076
(770)751-2500
Peachford Hospital
2151 Peachford Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
www.peachfordhospital.com
(770) 454-2302 or (770) 455-3200
Ridgeview Institute
3995 South Cobb Drive, SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
www.ridgeviewinstitute.com
(770) 434-4567
Outside Therapists/Counselors
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Summit Counseling Center link: http://summitcounseling.org/services/child-therapy/social-skills/
Erin Pridgen has small groups for children that run for 6 weeks and cover topics such as Social Skills and Caring for Kids Through Divorce
Erin Pridgen has small groups for children that run for 6 weeks and cover topics such as Social Skills and Caring for Kids Through Divorce
A National Tragedy: Helping Children Cope
Tips for Parents and Teachers
Whenever a national tragedy occurs, such as terrorist attacks or natural disasters, children, like many people, may be confused or frightened. Most likely they will look to adults for information and guidance on how to react. Parents and school personnel can help children cope first and foremost by establishing a sense of safety and security. As more information becomes available, adults can continue to help children work through their emotions and perhaps even use the process as a learning experience.
For more information, please click on the following link...
http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/terror_general.aspx
Whenever a national tragedy occurs, such as terrorist attacks or natural disasters, children, like many people, may be confused or frightened. Most likely they will look to adults for information and guidance on how to react. Parents and school personnel can help children cope first and foremost by establishing a sense of safety and security. As more information becomes available, adults can continue to help children work through their emotions and perhaps even use the process as a learning experience.
For more information, please click on the following link...
http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/terror_general.aspx
Resources for Grief/Loss
http://www.vnhs.org/patient-resources-support/camp-stars/
http://www.choa.org/Patients-Families/Hospital-Support-Services/Grief-and-Death/Community-Programs-Services
http://www.choa.org/Patients-Families/Hospital-Support-Services/Grief-and-Death/Community-Programs-Services
Resources for Separation/Divorce
Resources for Separation Anxiety
Many children, especially those between the ages of five and seven, suffer from a touch of separation anxiety, which is often manifested as school phobia (also called “school refusal”). School phobia tends to show itself at the start of a
new school term or after a holiday during which the child has become more attached to their parent(s).
In some cases, children will even become anxious about going to school after the weekend or on a daily basis.
Symptoms of school phobia and separation anxiety may include stomachaches, nausea, fatigue and frequent potty breaks.
new school term or after a holiday during which the child has become more attached to their parent(s).
In some cases, children will even become anxious about going to school after the weekend or on a daily basis.
Symptoms of school phobia and separation anxiety may include stomachaches, nausea, fatigue and frequent potty breaks.
A quick good-bye is best! I always tell parents at the beginning of the year that “a long good-bye makes separation anxiety MUCH harder!” Say good-bye and exit quickly. If you are nervous about leaving, that’s normal, but the key is to not let it show. Kids pick up on it and it makes their own separation anxiety worse. I promise that we will take great care of your children. Some suggestions to make the separation process easier are...
1. Quick good-byes. Don't linger around as this makes it harder on the child. Say "I love you and I will see you after school." 2. Try having the child ride the bus. 3. Explain the routine to your child before school begins. |