Parents & Students
This site has been created by Laura Knee (School Social Worker), William Boudreau (School Psychologist), and Linda Dadario (School Social Worker) to provide both students and parents with resources about current educational and mental health topics that apply to adolescents in our community.
Throughout the year, we will be adding new topics which will be posted on this site. We will also be featuring a list of upcoming events and informational meetings being presented in and around the Avon community. This information is located to the right.
Feel free to use this site as your first stop to obtaining information on topics that are of concern to you. However, if you require additional information, or would like to discuss a concern with one of us at Avon High School, feel free to contact us by phone or email. We would welcome any suggestions of topics you would like to see added to our website.
Upcoming Events
The Parent Support Series group is being offered in West Hartford on the 1st Wed of each month from 6pm- 7:30pm. Call 860.484.3732 to register. There is a $20.00 per person fee and registration is required. ************ There will be a workshop entitled, "Adolescent Brain
Development and Alcohol" held on Friday Jan 29, 2010 from 7-9pm at Timothy Edwards Middle School in Room Alt6. RSVP by Jan 22nd at 860.648.6361 X331 or via email joann.moriarty@southwindsor.org. There will be complimentary refreshments, child care and door prizes
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"College Transition Workshop for High school Students with Disabilities" Saturday, February 6, 2010 9-11am at Southern CT State University. This workshop is for parents and students to get in depth information about the services and supports available to students with disabilities at Southern. Current college students will share their transition stories and provide suggestions on how to make a smooth transition to college. Register by Feb 3rd at 203.392.6828 or drc@southernct.edu
Websites to check out
Parents, The National Survey on Drug Use and Health has a campaign to educate parents on the dangers of prescription medicine and how you can be better prepared to idetify the danger zones in your children's lives. Go to the link below to see how you can be better prepared. www.TheAntiDrug.com/dangerzones
Hartford Hospital offers a wide range of support groups and educational programs to help with issues such as general health, mental health , smoking cessation, cancer, diabetes, CPR, exercise/wellness, nutrition, women's issues, domestic violence and obesity. Visit www. harthosp.org or call Health/Physician Referral Service at 860.545.1888 for information about any program.
There is a new website for students and parents. Visit the site to see what resources are available to manage issues related to emotional well being. http://copecaredeal.org
The NEA Health Information Network has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Sprint to publish a bimonthly e-publication, bNetS@vvy:Tools for Adults to Help Kid Connect Safely. It has first hand stories, strategies and tools to help parents and guardians engage with youth to keep them safe. You can subscribe online at www.neahin.org. They are also looking for adults and kids (ages 9-14) to share their stories. If you are interested in sharing your story contact Caitlin Johnson at internetsafety@nea.org.
KidsHealth.org is a website for families that provides reliable information about health, behavior and the development from before birth through the teenage years. There are specific sections on the site for parents and teens to get information related to their needs. The website is www.kidshealth.org.
JOIN PSAC!
What is PSAC? PSAC is a group of individuals that consists of parents, administrators, teachers and students to provide support and programs that pertain to the education of students. The group meets once a month for an hour and welcomes new members interested in making a difference in our distrcit. If any parent wants to be involved with PSAC (Pupil Services Advisory Committee) please contact Dr. Hickey at 860.404-4710. |
NAMI
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) holds an educational meeting for those dealing with mental illness every Mon at 7pm at the Valley Community Baptist Church in Avon. For more information contact Rick 860.673.8894
NAMI offers a free program for family members called Family to Family to offer education and support in having a family member with mentall illness. Contact Janet at 620-7717 janetb1954@comcast.net
Friends and family of those with mental illness can attend a support group on Thurs from 7-8:30pm at the Valley Com Baptist Church in Avon. Contact Rick 860.673.8894
Guidebook For Life: Living and Growing with a Child Diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome, PDD-NOS, NLD or High Functioning Autism.
Hypnotherapy Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) is also offering hypnotherapy to stop smoking, to manage stress as well as weight management. Call for more information at 860-533-2992. There is a fee for the programs and you can access information as well online at www.echn.org
UCONN Program
There is a program at the University of Connecticut Health Center for teenagers who need help due to alcohol use. Contact Amy Setkoski for information about the 10 week program in which participants and parent/caregivers are compensated for their participation. |
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