Keeping Kids and Families Safe and Well - Huntertown Elementary School

Hot Chocolate Talk

A resource to help families talk with children about sexual abuse. Families may be spending a lot more time together during school closures, which makes this an opportune time to have these difficult but very important conversations.

Link: https://www.cfchildren.org/resources/child-abuse-prevention/

What to do if you suspect abuse or neglect

Report to Woodford Co. DCBS via Email: intake.SRTSR@ky.gov

Phone: 1-888-403-5090

1-877-KYSAFE1 or 877-597-2331

Website: https://prdweb.chfs.ky.gov/ReportAbuse/

What you can do if you or someone you know is at risk for harming self or others

Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.TALK

Text the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741

Contact/Visit Local Crisis Resources (Free Assessments)

The Ridge [3060 Rio Dosa Dr. Lexington, KY Website - https://ridgebhs.com/

1-800-753-HOPE (4673) or 859.269.2325 or 859.269.2325

Peace Assessment and Referral Center [1401 Harrodsburg Rd, Suite A-400, Lexington, KY Website - https://www.uoflhealthnetwork.org/peace-hospital

Read Alouds from Julia Cook

She's one of our favorite authors of social emotional books. We often read them in our guidance lessons and group and individual sessions. She will be reading her books on Facebook live every Monday and Friday at 10am Eastern Time.

Helper

Remember to look for the helpers and to help your children look for the good in the world and our community right now! Take a walk, play a game, focus on the positive!

I Cannot Control

Here's a great visual with what you can control and what you can't control in regard to Covid 19!