Mental Health Resources:
If you need immediate crisis assistance, please contact the Columbia County Crisis Hotline (24/7): 1-800-222-9016
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-8008-273-TALK
Crisis Text Line: Text Go to 741-741
The Trevor LifeLine (LGBTQ): 1-866-4-U-TREVOR
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml

Community Resources:
AGAPE: 570-317-2210 (3rd Friday Each Month 9AM-12Noon): 19 East 7th Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Benton Food Bank: (3rd Tuesday Each Month 9AM-11AM): 42 Community Drive Benton, PA 17814
Bloomsburg Food Cupboard:570-387-2607: 329 Center Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Greenwood-Millville & Madison Twp Food Pantry: (3rd Friday 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.) Greenwood Township Building
Columbia County Assistance Office: 570-387-4200 27 East 7th St. PO Box 682 Bloomsburg, PA 17815
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Click HERE for more information
Tips on How to talk to your child about COVID-19:
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-how-talk-child.html
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource
Wondering how to keep your child occupied? See below for some fun ideas!
https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2020/3/13/21178234/coronavirus-covid-19-school-closures-kids-home
https://www.publicschoolreview.com/blog/prevent-brain-drain-keep-your-kids-minds-sharp-during-vacation
https://fitnessbythesea.com/101-summer-activities-for-kids/
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/03/15/what-to-do-with-kids-out-of-schools-closed-by-coronavirus-use-this-free-schedule-maker-to-plan-the-day/