Resources from Dec. 16 Parent University
Reported by 204-enews@ipsd.org on 12/22/21
Recently, District 204 held "Parent University: Mental Health - Awareness, Resources & Supports" which included a panel discussion with local mental health experts focused on providing resources for parents to help support their children. The panel, moderated by Superintendent Dr. Adrian B. Talley, included:
• Amit Thaker, CEO, ReferralGPS
• Dawn Forkner, SEL and Wellness Coordinator, District 204
• Dr. Laura Langes, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Oasis Mental Health
• Dr. Marloes Verhoeven, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Oasis Mental Health
If you were unable to attend, you can watch the video on the district's YouTube channel.
Find resources provided by our panelists at the links below.
Dr. Verhoeven & Dr. Langes, 204 Presentation: Adolescent mental health and suicide
Parent University 204 Staff Presentation – Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health Support Across District 204
Oasis Mental Health - Calming Strategies
Oasis Mental Health - Adolescent Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Guide
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Surviving a Suicide Loss: Resource and Healing Guide
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – After a Suicide, A Toolkit for Schools
#chatsafe – A young person’s guide for communicating safely online about suicide
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Children, Teens and Suicide Loss
Help a Friend in Need
ReferralGPS Flyer
The Dougy Center: The National Grief Center for Children & Families – Suicide Resources
The Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children & Families - Supporting Children and Teens after a Suicide Death
The Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children & Families – Tips for Grieving Teens
The Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children & Families – Your Friends is Grieving, Tips for Supporting Them