Welcome to the MPH Counseling website
During MPH's online/quarantine days, I can be reached by email for any reason.
Feel free to email me to set up a phone call: jstrickland@mphschool.org.
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources for Parents, Students, and Teachers

The CDC
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Emergency Preparedness and Response

US Federal Government
Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19

New York State
New York State Department of Health - Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Local Departments of Social Services by County
NYS Local Health Department Telephone Numbers - If you feel you need to be tested, call your local Department of Health
Protect Yourself from COVID-19 and Stop the Spread of Germs

Hospitals  (look up hospitals by county here)

Onondaga County Hospitals
Crouse Hospital
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
UPSTATE University Hospital at Community General


Onondaga County Resources
Onondaga County website
Department of Health
Dept of Mental Health

Upstate COVID-19 Hotline 
315-464-3979 
7am - 11pm
 - if you have a doctor, please call them first.
​ - for non-911 calls only

Mental Health and Anxiety Resources/Information
Taking Care of your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty
5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety About the Coronavirus
www.gozen.com
www.calm.com
Mini Meditation
Down Dog App, which includes the apps Down Dog, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, and 7 Minute Workout is free until April 1st and has exercises you can do at home
Feeling Anxious Or Worried? Listen To These 8 Podcasts
Coronavirus Anxiety: 4 Ways to Cope with Fear
Help Kids Manage Anxiety around the Coronavirus (3 Expert Videos)
Care for your Coronavirus Anxiety
Expert Offers Practical Advice to Manage Your Coronavirus Anxiety
Helping Children and Teens Cope with Anxiety About COVID-19

How to Talk to your Children/Family about Coronavirus
Talking to Teens and Tweens About Coronavirus
How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
BrainPop cartoon video explaining Coronavirus
NPR Comic for Kids explaining Coronavirus
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
Help Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus Uncertainty
Fear and Anxiety – An Age by Age Guide to Common Fears, The Reasons for Each and How to Manage Them
How to Talk About Coronavirus With Kids
The Yucky Bug - Julia Cook
So You’ve Got Questions about Coronavirus

Activities to do at Home
GoNoodle
BrainPOP
Sumdog Math
Time for Kids (K-6)
PBS Kids
Ideas for Activities During School Closings
Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch (Video)
ByrdseedTV (Educational Videos)
Flocabulary
NewsELA
Reading Eggs
Epic! Digital Book Library (for kids 12 and under) (there is a cost - $7.99/month)

For Teachers
Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions due to School Closings
Khan Academy Student Schedules for School Closures
Penguin Classics Classroom
Scholastic Learn at Home: Teaching Remotely for Grades K-12
Scholastic Learn at Home: Free Resources for School Closures
Zoom - free sign up for teachers and students & relevant article
Seesaw

Other Resources
Free Access to WiFi & Broadband from Spectrum: Spectrum will be offering FREE broadband and WiFi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum subscription. This is designed to ensure that all students have access to the internet so they may continue their education during this time. All installation fees will be waived. If you or someone you know can benefit from this service please call 1-844-488-8395.
United Way Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund

How You Can Help Others
How You Can Help
Purposity - finds those in need near you
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