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Parent Info and Resources
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As a parent, if you become aware a child is experiencing suicidal thoughts or making threatening statements, you can Contact DPD Non-Emergency line at 720-913-2000 to request a welfare check and/or to report the threat/concern. You can also use any of the support lines below regarding issues of safety
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Colorado Crisis and Support Line
1844-493-8255
or text "Talk" to 38255
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Safe2Tell
www.safe2tell.org
1877-542-SAFE (7233)
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1800-273-TALK (8255)
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Trevor Project (LGBTQ+)
1.866.488.7386
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Here is another link about how to talk to your child regarding suicide: https://www.youthsuicidewarningsigns.org/parentscaregivers
Denver Public Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch meals to students and families in need at 12 locations throughout the city, weekdays from Monday, March 30 until circumstances change.
https://www.dpsk12.org/coronavirus/food-distribution/
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Las Escuelas Públicas de Denver ofrecerán desayunos y almuerzos gratuitos a los estudiantes y a sus familias en 12 ubicaciones en toda la ciudad, entre semana, a partir del lunes, 30 de marzo, hasta que cambien las circunstancias.
Healthy Activities to do at home:
https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/healthy-activities-to-do-at-home/
Click HERE for a Quick Covid-19 Resource Guide for the Denver Community
Click HERE to go to the Denver Public Schools website
Click HERE to go to the Marie L. Greenwood Academy website
School Based Health Clinics
All School-Based Denver Health clinics are closed for in-person appointments starting Monday, March 23rd. Beginning the week of March 30th, Denver Health School-Based medical providers will be available by phone to answer any medical questions students/families might have; they can assist with non-urgent medical questions, medical refills and help connect students to other Denver Health resources including mental health services.. Students/families needing care should call the Denver Health School-Based Health Center Line at 720-424-2050 to access care.
NEW! Here is a new Daily Activity Checklist for families to use!
Click HERE
Click HERE for a guide to
Remote Learning: Parent Essentials for Technology
Mental Health Agencies (Therapy/Counseling/)
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Mental Health Center of Denver
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303-504-6500
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Services have moved to remote teletherapy
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24-hour Walk-In Center, pharmacy fulfillment, primary care, co-responders, food box programs, and residential facilities continue to operate in the community
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Talking to your students about Covid-19
Denver Public Schools Guidance around Covid-19
CDC Talking with your Children about Covid-19
Resources, Links and Information for People with and without Disabilities on Covid-19
Coronavirus and Missing School: What to Say and Do If Your Child Has to Stay Home (Understood)
Coronavirus and Helping Kids: FAQs on Handwashing, Anxiety, and More (Understood)
How to Talk to Your Kids About the Coronavirus (HealthLine)
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus (PBS Parents)
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource (National Association of School Psychologists)
Coronavirus: Resources for Educators, Families and Kids (PBS)
Fred Rogers Talks About Tragic Events in the News (PBS Parents)
What To Say To Kids When The News Is Scary (NPR)
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus (NPR)
Coronavirus: Explainer graphics (Partners in Health)