HSSL Weekly Parent Update

Last Tuesday October 3rd marked a historic event in Erasmus history as the E-Hall Dutchman football team was honored at Tweed. They will be off to London on Thursday Oct 5th-11th to play against the National Football League Academy. We are so proud of their numerous accomplishments, and today was a testiment that their hard work and dedication supported this once in a lifetime opportunity. Chancellor Banks said it best, that our students are winning on and off the field and their village of family, friends and educators could not be more proud. Join me in wishing two of our very own students Marcus Dejoie and Kristopher Brothers a wonderful and safe trip. Best of luck to you both and the entire team. Go Dutchman!!!

Reintroducting.... Dollarama dances! It's been a while but we are back outside with our 1st school dance since 2019. I promise you it will be an event to remember. Facepainting, costume contest, pumpkin carving, and one of the best DJ's in Brooklyn! Ask your parents and tell your friends because this dance is open to all E-Hall Students.

YOU MUST HAVE YOUR STUDENT ID TO RENTER THE BUILD

👿NO EXCEPTIONS 👿

See Ms. Lewis or Mx. Craig for details or to be on the decorating committee

Through our community partnership with MCC Youth Theater Program some of our student got an opportunity to meet and talk with actress Dominque Fishback.

Dominique is quickly becoming a household name from her captivating roles in SWARM, PROJECT POWER, THE DUCE, JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH and coming out today – TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEAST. Before her rise to fame Dominique was a member of the MCC Youth Company when she was in high school! We are honored that she is coming back to MCC to share some of her journey and wisdom with the next generation of NYC young artists!

HSSL Student Crisis Support and Resource Guide

Call 911 if you need immediate assistance (self-harm or harm to others)

*Please contact 311 for additional resources in NYC

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Emotional Support and Crisis Hotlines:

• Mobile Crisis Team - (888) 692-9355

Mobile crisis teams are groups of health professionals, such as nurses, social workers, and psychiatrists, who can provide mental health services in your home. Depending on the severity of the situation, a team of mental health-trained professionals will coach families through the step-by-step process of crisis support. When calling the above number, ask for “mobile crisis team”.

• Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1(800) 273-8255

24/7 suicide crisis hotline including texting support during a mental health crisis. TEXT: 988

When people call, text, or chat at 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

• Crisis Text Line - Text BRAVE to 741-741

• 24/7 suicide crisis hotline.

Text "Got5" to 741-741

• Children’s Single Point of Access (CSPOA)

Children’s SPOA is designed to improve access to intensive mental health services by creating a single point of entry to refer, link, and coordinate services for families and youth who need high-end services. Such services include: Case management Home/community-based waiver Community residence 1-888-277-6258

• University Settlement Home-Based Crisis Intervention

-Team of highly skilled caseworkers work one-on-one with families for 6 weeks, providing services including, but not limited to skill-building, problem-solving, advocacy, coordination of services, short-term counseling, family mediation, parenting support, as well as links to long-term and community-based programs.

https://www.universitysettlement.org/programs/mental-health-wellness/home-based-crisis-intervention/

• Disaster Distress Hotline - 1 (800) 985-5990

-Free 24/7 crisis counseling and support for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters

-Call for yourself or on behalf of someone else from anywhere in the United States to be connected to a trained counselor. Support is available in Spanish and more than 100 other languages. The service is free and confidential and provided by SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).

-The helpline is for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, incidents of mass violence, infectious disease outbreaks, incidents of community unrest, and other traumatic events.

• The Jewish Board Family and Crisis Services - 1(844) ONE-CALL

Teen services, housing services, crisis intervention.

Domestic Violence Resources

• 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 621-HOPE

Assistance for safety planning and shelter resources.

• Sanctuary for Families (212) 349-6009

Counseling, legal, and shelter services for survivors of intimate partner violence.

Sexual Assault Resources

• National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1(800)-656-HOPE (4673)

Free, confidential, 24/7. Chat option available at rainn.org.

LGBTQ+ Resources

• Trevor Project 1(866)-488-7386

Free, confidential, 24/7. Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people. To view other services info (like text and chat options) and times of availability, visit thetrevorproject.org.

• Callen-Lorde (212) 271-7212

Health Outreach To Teens (HOTT) is a welcoming, non-judgmental, confidential program designed specifically to meet the medical and mental health needs of LGBTQ adolescents and young adults ages 13-24, as well as other young people in need. These services are offered both at a youth-only medical suite at Callen-Lorde as well as a mobile medical unit that travels to areas throughout the five boroughs to meet people where they feel comfortable.

All of HOTT’s services are provided free of charge or at low cost (insurance is also accepted). HOTT will register young people 21 years old and younger for healthcare services, and provide ongoing care up to their 24th birthday. After their 24th birthday, they will be transitioned into adult care.

To join the program, walk-in to Callen-Lorde Chelsea Monday – Thursday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Friday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

For more information visit Callen Lorde's website https://callen-lorde.org/hott/

Runaway Youth and Houseless Services

• DYCD Community Connect - (800) 246-4646

Runaway youth hotline/housing services and overnight shelters. https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dycd/downloads/pdf/2021_RHY_PalmCard_REVISED_v2.pdf

^Drop in center PDF resource guide.

Pregnancy resources:

• Teen Pregnancy Hotline (PCAP) 1 -800 -522 -5006

Substance Abuse:

• Drug Abuse Hotline 1 -800 -522 -5353

Food and Hunger:

• Food and Hunger Hotline 1 -866 -888 -8777

Immigration Assistance:

• Immigrant Hotline -NYC 212 -788 -7654

Throughout the week during scheduled period of the day, teachers open up their classrooms for "office hours". Office hours allow for students to receive one on one support for classwork or homework, and give students a chance to complete any course work they maybe missing.