**KETTERING SAFETY TIP LINE: If you witness verbal, physical, written or electronic safety concerns speak up and report it by calling TEC (The Education Connection) 643-4444 Choose option 7 and select your school OR go online at kettering.tipline.info. It will ask you for the date, time, location and names of those involved in the incident you are reporting. You can report it anonymously. The information will be reported to the proper authorities. All reports will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated by school administration.
ADDICTION - Do you know someone (adult or teen) struggling with addiction? These resources could help. There are also support groups in the Dayton area for the Columbus based recovery center. www.columbusrecoverycenter.com/students/ and www.addictioncenter.com/teenage-drug-abuse/
This site has statistics directly related to Ohio: www.addictioncenter.com/rehabs/Ohio/
ALCOHOL ABUSE/ALCOHOLISM - This is a great resource for information about Alcohol abuse or Alcoholism concerns. www.alcoholrehabguide.org/resources/underage-drinking/
AlaTeen - Support Group for children of parents with addictions (alcohol, drugs) - Meets every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the library of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 155 E. Thruston Blvd, Oakwood 45419. Contact your School Counselor for more information. www.al-anondaytonoh.org
Al-Anon - Support Group for Adults with Family members who are alcoholics. Dayton area number (937)640-2008 Web: www.al-anondaytonoh.org
AA - Alcoholics Anonymous is a Support Group for Alcoholics. For more information or to find a group near you go to www.aa.org
Artemis Center - Domestic violence 24 hour hotline - 222-SAFE - safe housing and free counseling
Daybreak - Where kids can get help...Fast - 24 hour hot line - 461-1000 - Located at 819 Wayne Avenue in Dayton.
Directory of Information and Resources covering topics ranging from depression and mental health, child abuse and teen issues, to drug and alcohol abuse and coping strategies. www.helpguide.org
Divorce Care - Support groups for adults meet weekly to help you face the challenges of divorce and move toward rebuilding your life. Some meeting places also offer support groups for children up to 12 years old. Visit www.divorcecare.org for more information or to find a group near you. Groups are held in some of our area churches.
Dyslexia - If your child has Dyslexia, the following are 3 great resources: Learning Ally (audio books) Bookshare
The International Dyslexia Organization (Just click on each one and then click on the link that pops up).
Energy Assistance Program - www.pickocc.org - In the red bar under the heading, click on "Publications" and scroll down to "Utility Assistance" for application and income guidelines.
Fairhaven Church - www.fairhavenchurch.org, under Care & Support click Support Groups. Fairhaven has ongoing support groups. Some of those groups include Adoption Support Group, Divorce Care, Divorce Care for Kids, Grief Share, Job Seekers, Moms with Special Needs Children, and Single and Parenting. Contact Jane Piatt 937-434-8627 ext. 114 or JPiatt@fairhavenchurch.org for more information.
Girls and Boys Town National Hotline: 1-800-448-3000 Parents and kids can call toll-free, anytime, with any problem.
GLBT support and information: For anyone interested in GLBT issues. support.therapytribe.com/lgbt-support-group/
Hannah's Treasure Chest: Offers clothing, furniture and toys for children. Call your child's School Counselor for a referral.
**Kettering Family Resources Web Site: This Web Site has a lot of different resources to help meet family needs. It is sponsored by Kettering Schools and our Youth and Family Community Resource Coordinator, Jonelle Carroll. www.familyresourcesite.com/
** Linder Center of Hope - This Therapy Center has a good reputation for working successfully with those who suffer from anxiety and depression. It is located in Mason, Ohio, which is a bit of a drive, but feedback is that it is worth it.
lindnercenterofhope.org/
Medication Assistance - See any of the websites listed below for more details.
www.pparx.org
www.rxassist.org
National Youth Advocate Program - www.NYAP.org
Reach Out Free Clinic - Health care for uninsured adults and children - 258-2000 - located at 25 Foraker St. (next to Miami Valley Hospital)
South Community Behavioral Health Care - Family counseling services. Partner of Kettering City Schools working with our students in our schools during the school day and also with families in the community based offices. Call 293-8300 for an intake appointment or your child's school counselor for more information or a referral. The school based counseling service is free to Kettering Residents.
Suicide Prevention Center, Inc. - www.suicideprevention.tk
United Way's Helplink - Call by dialing 211 or 225-3000 - For information about housing, employment, health insurance, mental health
services, car repair, utilities assistance, or credit counseling.
ARTICLES
Suicide among teens ages 10 - 14: www.nytimes.com/2016/11/04/health/suicide-adolescents-traffic-deaths.html?emc=edit_th_20161104&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=28794684
Rude vs. Mean vs. Bullying: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/signe-whitson/bullying_b_2188819.html
10 Ways to Increase Dopamine in the Brain: www.powerofpositivity.com/increase-dopamine-brain-boost-productivity/?c=viral
Information on Teen Drug Use/Abuse: teens.drugabuse.gov/parents
**Due to the Florida School Shooting here is an article to help your child cope with a tragedy: helping_children_cope_with_tragedy.pdf
Check out this link: 5 Signs Your Teen May Be Asking for Help.
ADDICTION - Do you know someone (adult or teen) struggling with addiction? These resources could help. There are also support groups in the Dayton area for the Columbus based recovery center. www.columbusrecoverycenter.com/students/ and www.addictioncenter.com/teenage-drug-abuse/
This site has statistics directly related to Ohio: www.addictioncenter.com/rehabs/Ohio/
ALCOHOL ABUSE/ALCOHOLISM - This is a great resource for information about Alcohol abuse or Alcoholism concerns. www.alcoholrehabguide.org/resources/underage-drinking/
AlaTeen - Support Group for children of parents with addictions (alcohol, drugs) - Meets every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the library of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 155 E. Thruston Blvd, Oakwood 45419. Contact your School Counselor for more information. www.al-anondaytonoh.org
Al-Anon - Support Group for Adults with Family members who are alcoholics. Dayton area number (937)640-2008 Web: www.al-anondaytonoh.org
AA - Alcoholics Anonymous is a Support Group for Alcoholics. For more information or to find a group near you go to www.aa.org
Artemis Center - Domestic violence 24 hour hotline - 222-SAFE - safe housing and free counseling
Daybreak - Where kids can get help...Fast - 24 hour hot line - 461-1000 - Located at 819 Wayne Avenue in Dayton.
Directory of Information and Resources covering topics ranging from depression and mental health, child abuse and teen issues, to drug and alcohol abuse and coping strategies. www.helpguide.org
Divorce Care - Support groups for adults meet weekly to help you face the challenges of divorce and move toward rebuilding your life. Some meeting places also offer support groups for children up to 12 years old. Visit www.divorcecare.org for more information or to find a group near you. Groups are held in some of our area churches.
Dyslexia - If your child has Dyslexia, the following are 3 great resources: Learning Ally (audio books) Bookshare
The International Dyslexia Organization (Just click on each one and then click on the link that pops up).
Energy Assistance Program - www.pickocc.org - In the red bar under the heading, click on "Publications" and scroll down to "Utility Assistance" for application and income guidelines.
Fairhaven Church - www.fairhavenchurch.org, under Care & Support click Support Groups. Fairhaven has ongoing support groups. Some of those groups include Adoption Support Group, Divorce Care, Divorce Care for Kids, Grief Share, Job Seekers, Moms with Special Needs Children, and Single and Parenting. Contact Jane Piatt 937-434-8627 ext. 114 or JPiatt@fairhavenchurch.org for more information.
Girls and Boys Town National Hotline: 1-800-448-3000 Parents and kids can call toll-free, anytime, with any problem.
GLBT support and information: For anyone interested in GLBT issues. support.therapytribe.com/lgbt-support-group/
Hannah's Treasure Chest: Offers clothing, furniture and toys for children. Call your child's School Counselor for a referral.
**Kettering Family Resources Web Site: This Web Site has a lot of different resources to help meet family needs. It is sponsored by Kettering Schools and our Youth and Family Community Resource Coordinator, Jonelle Carroll. www.familyresourcesite.com/
** Linder Center of Hope - This Therapy Center has a good reputation for working successfully with those who suffer from anxiety and depression. It is located in Mason, Ohio, which is a bit of a drive, but feedback is that it is worth it.
lindnercenterofhope.org/
Medication Assistance - See any of the websites listed below for more details.
www.pparx.org
www.rxassist.org
National Youth Advocate Program - www.NYAP.org
- Community Based Mental Health Services
- Located at 4130 Linden Ave. Suite 390 (in Dayton near Bob Evans in the Claypool Building)
- Phone number: 937-253-0606
- Offers a wide range of services for children, adolescents, and families
- Accepts Medicaid, private insurance, and will work on a fee-for-service basis
Reach Out Free Clinic - Health care for uninsured adults and children - 258-2000 - located at 25 Foraker St. (next to Miami Valley Hospital)
- Children are seen on Mondays from 5-9 p.m.
- Adults are seen on Wed. and Thurs. from 5-9 p.m.
South Community Behavioral Health Care - Family counseling services. Partner of Kettering City Schools working with our students in our schools during the school day and also with families in the community based offices. Call 293-8300 for an intake appointment or your child's school counselor for more information or a referral. The school based counseling service is free to Kettering Residents.
Suicide Prevention Center, Inc. - www.suicideprevention.tk
- 24-hour crisis hotline - 229-7777
- 24-hour pet loss support line-837-2683
- Support groups...see the website for different groups offered
United Way's Helplink - Call by dialing 211 or 225-3000 - For information about housing, employment, health insurance, mental health
services, car repair, utilities assistance, or credit counseling.
ARTICLES
Suicide among teens ages 10 - 14: www.nytimes.com/2016/11/04/health/suicide-adolescents-traffic-deaths.html?emc=edit_th_20161104&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=28794684
Rude vs. Mean vs. Bullying: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/signe-whitson/bullying_b_2188819.html
10 Ways to Increase Dopamine in the Brain: www.powerofpositivity.com/increase-dopamine-brain-boost-productivity/?c=viral
Information on Teen Drug Use/Abuse: teens.drugabuse.gov/parents
**Due to the Florida School Shooting here is an article to help your child cope with a tragedy: helping_children_cope_with_tragedy.pdf
Check out this link: 5 Signs Your Teen May Be Asking for Help.
WEBSITES: OCTOBER IS BULLY/SAFETY PREVENTION MONTH: Click on the link below to a list of websites and videos: docs.google.com/a/ketteringschools.org/document/d/14FWkzRIp2PYMwSyR0w5Nuui_B7evFJwe_L2xS0OoDAk/edit?usp=sharing Bullying: www.pacersteensagainstbullying.org www.STOPcyberbulling.org www.freespirit.com www.netsmartz.org/ http://socialkettering.weebly.com/about.html (made by Fairmont H.S. Digital Design students and Officer Carla Sacher) Click on the video link to watch "Perspectacles" www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-vHSXo23TE **Below is a website to a recently published educational guide to Bullying and Substance Abuse: www.drugrehab.com/guides/bullying/ Grief: www.achildingrief.com www.hospiceofdayton.org www.grievingstudents.org www.fringsandbayliff.com/mobile/griefwords_article.cfm?article=helping25 Parenting: www.cdc.gov www.disciplinehelp.com www.webmd.com/parenting/default.htm www.girlsandboystown.org www.oldeducator.com www.selfdisciplinedwp.com *This is a web site from the Today Show about 3 apps for parents to monitor their teen's phone and social media activity: www.today.com/parents/these-3-apps-can-help-you-monitor-your-teens-activities-t105483 ***NEW as of 2-26-18----Do you find yourself in power struggles with your TEEN? This Link from the Search Institute provides information from a recent Webinar they had on this topic. overcoming_power_struggles_with_teens.pdf |
BOOKS:
Building Emotional Intelligence: Techniques to cultivate inner strength in children By: Linda Lantieri Normal Children Have Problems Too: How Parents Can Understand and Help By: Stanley Turecki, M.D. (Author of "The Difficult Child") Why do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen By: David Walsh, Ph.D. Common Sense Parenting: A Girls and Boystown Program Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes...In You and Your Kids! By: Scott Turansky, D.Min. and Joanne Miller, R.N., B.S.N. (This book is Christian Based) The iRest Program for Healing PTSD. By: Richard C. Miller, PHD. *This book has 10 proven and effective techniques, using Yoga Nidra Meditation and Deep Relaxation for overcoming any trauma. To heal, one must make changes...this book shows approaches and techniques that anyone can do. |