Wallkill Central School District

COVID-19 Information

Ulster County COVID-19 Hotline: 845-443-8888

• Monday–Saturday, 9:00am–5:00pm

NYS Coronavirus Information Hotline: 888-364-3065

Reach Out: 1-844-863-9314

• The NYS COVID-19 Emotional Support Line is staffed by trained volunteers who can help

Centers for Disease Control website

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

Community Resources

Optimum is providing 2 months of free internet to low-income families. The only cost is a $30 installation fee, but assistance may be available

• 1-855-846-8376

Ulster County Department of Social Services

• 845-334-5000
• Temporary assistance, food stamps, Safe Harbour program, and more

Safe Homes Orange County

• 845-562-5340
• Assistance with domestic violence, support, counseling, advocacy, and emergency housing

Alcoholics Anonymous

• http://www.aa.org/

Narcotics Anonymous

• http://www.na.org/

Office of Addiction Supports and Services Hotline, 24/7

• Call 1-877-8-HOPENY or text 467369

Wallkill Central School District Resources for Families

• https://www.wallkillcsd.k12.ny.us/Page/7518

Community Food Resources

Wallkill School District

• Food Order Form
• This form is intended for those families that are in need of food for all children (age 18 years and under) in their home during our school closure

Plattekill Food Pantry

• Open 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of the month, distribution from 4-6pm at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
• Must bring proof of residence

Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry

• Located at Wallkill Reformed Church
• Must bring proof of residence
• Open: Thursday 6:00pm-7:30pm; Friday 11:00am-1:00pm

Project Resilience

• Ulster County with United Way to bring food and assistance to those who cannot afford it or cannot leave home during the outbreak. Sign up at: https://covid19.ulstercountyny.gov/meal-deliveries/

Hotline/Emergency Numbers

Ulster County Mobile Mental Health

• Mobile Mental Health is operated by ACCESS: Supports for Living, between the hours of 10am-10pm.
• Call 1-844-277-4820
• Connect with a trained counselor when stress, depression or other mental health circumstances create a personal crisis. All calls are kept confidential
• This service is available to all Ulster County residents at NO CHARGE

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• 1-800-273-8255 provides free 24/7, confidential support
• If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or has had thoughts of harming themselves or taking their own life, get help

Family of Woodstock

• 24-hour, free hotline: 845-338-2370
• For over 45 years, they have been providing services for children, teens, adults, and families

Textmeback.org

• Text 845-679-2485
• A free text & chat support line

The Orange County Crisis Call Center

• 1-800-832-1200: Connects people, with support for mental illness, substance use, developmental disability, sexual assault, or information and referrals 24/7 for free

Text 4 Teens: 845-391-1000

• Free, 24/7 text line for teens

Activities to Help Reduce Stress

While Social Distancing:

• Take a walk
• Draw
• Do some crafts
• Listen to music
• Have a dance party
• Family game night
• Do a puzzle
• Look up and try some new recipes
• Send letters & emails to family & friends
• Stay connected with other people through technology
• Set up a virtual play date
• Listen to famous people read children’s books
• Collect items from nature and make a collage
• Spend time with your pets
• Watch a movie together
• Go on a virtual tour of a museum
• Exercise
• Meditate

How to Talk to Children About COVID-19

• When helping children cope with COVID-19, it’s important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events
• Acknowledge concern without panic
  • This is appropriate and can result in them taking necessary actions to reduce the risk of illness
• Teach children positive preventive measures, talk with them about their fears, and give them a sense of some control over their risk of infection, this can help reduce anxiety
• Model problem-solving, flexibility, and compassion as we work through adjusting schedules, balancing work & other activities, getting creative about how we spend time, processing new information from authorities, and connecting & supporting friends & family in new ways
• Stay calm, listen, offer reassurance
• Monitor TV viewing and social media
  • Make sure news sources are reputable, limit time watching news
• Take time to talk, be honest & accurate, keep explanations age appropriate
• Stay connected to school
• Know the symptoms of COVID-19
• Model basic hygiene and healthy lifestyle practices
• Be aware of your child’s mental health