MMS NATIONAL EXEMPLARY SCHOOL
204 Hollow Tree Ridge Road Ms. Shelley Somers, Principal
Darien, Connecticut 06820 Ms. Mary Scalise, Assistant Principal
Telephone (203) 655-2518 Ms. Dana Giannattasio, Assistant Principal
FAX (203) 655-1627
Web Site http://www.darienps.org/middlesex/
March 12, 2020
Dear Parents,
We understand that this period of uncertainty could cause your child to feel particularly stressed. Since school will not be in session for the next two weeks, we want to make you aware of some resources that you could access if you feel your child may require mental health support when school is not in session. Below are contacts that could be of help during this period.
Resources for students and parents when school is not in session in the event of the need for mental health support.
Mobile CrisisIntervention Services | Provides in-home behavioral or mental health crisis services for children and youth | Dial 2-1-1 in Connecticut uwc.211ct.org/mental-health-crisis-intervention-services-connecticut |
Open Access Clinic of Child Guidance Center of Southern CT | Immediate intake and triage of mental health concerns (walk-in) – M, W, F from 8:30-10:30am. Open other times by appointment. | 203-324-6127 childguidancect.org/services |
Family Centers – Center for Hope (Darien Location) | Individual and group counseling services | 203-655-4693 www.familycenters.org |
Child Guidance Center of Mid-Fairfield County | Outpatient mental health services for children and families | 203-299-1315 www.childguidancemfct.org |
Crisis Text Line: 741741 | 24/7 text line providing crisis support from trained counselors | Text HOME to 741741 www.crisistextline.org |
Trevor Lifeline | 24/7 hot line providing crisis support from LGBTQ-sensitive trained counselors | 1-866-488-7386 www.thetrevorproject.org |
Local Emergency Rooms and/or 911 | Life-threatening medical emergency or imminent concerns about safety for self or others |