From the Madawaska School Department Guidance Offices
March 24, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians:
The COVID-19 or the coronavirus, has had a global reach and is impacting both the physical and mental health of Mainers everywhere including here in the Valley. We have created a resource guide to connect families with local agencies regarding homelessness or housing challenges, food insecurity, social service needs, etc. Please feel free to reach out to us if you need assistance with any of the above issues or anything else.
Information from the Center of Disease Control on managing your emotional health during this stressful time: Managing Stress & Anxiety
Immediate Medical Emergency: 911
Mental Health Crisis/Suicide Hotline: 1-888-568-1112
Food Pantries:
Because of the increase in demand for the food pantries, if you are in need of food, please contact us and we will alert them.
Hope and Justice Project: They provide emergency shelter, crisis intervention, court and social service advocacy, unconditional emotional support, and appropriate referrals to people affected by domestic abuse & violence.
● 24 Hour Hotline 1-800-439-2323
● Fort Kent Office 834-7395
● Email: info@hopeandjusticeproject.org
● Website: www.hopeandjusticeproject.org
General Assistance: Phone inquiries only - call the Madawaska Town Office at 728-6351 and ask for Donna Leonard, Monday- Friday, 8-4.
207-623-7900
Internet Services: Spectrum is offering 60 days of free wi-fi to all Maine students.
1. Must be a new customer - not a current Spectrum customer
2. Must be located where Spectrum services are offered
3. Offer good for 60 days
4. Customer pays $5 for wifi - otherwise $0 for ethernet connection
5. Qualifiers include participation in reduced or free lunch program etc. https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist
Consolidated Communications is also offering free service. Call 1-877-771-4338 and ask for Free Internet for Students.
Home Energy Assistance-: 1-800-585-3053 or ACAP Phone:
Shelter:
Sister Mary O’Donnell Emergency Shelter 764-4125
Email: shelter@aroostookhomeless.org
Private non-profit, non-denominational organization which provides temporary shelter for families with/without children and also individuals eighteen (18) or older who have no means of support in a drug and alcohol free facility. All basic needs are met and case management is provided and required.
Sincerely,
Tricia Armstrong
Tricia Armstrong- Elementary School Counselor 728-3635, ext. 3505
April Leighton, LCPC
April Leighton- Middle/High School Counselor 728-3371, ext 2405
Connie Malenica, LCSW
Connie Malenica- School Social Worker 728-3371, ext 2414
No comments:
Post a Comment