Families and Community
Elyssa's Mission Parent Training Video (English and Spanish)
Elyssa’s Mission® provides resources to help prevent teen suicide.
The community-based organization was founded in 2006 in honor of Elyssa, a bright, gifted and outgoing Chicagoland girl who bravely battled post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. Elyssa’s Mission® provides hands-on support to area public and private schools in order to educate students, staff, parents and guardians on how to recognize and assist those teens most at-risk. We have helped educate over one million students, staff and parents since inception.
Abuse Hotlines and Resources
800.656.HOPE (4673)
Get connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
Get connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling
4990 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
(815)-636-9811
Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling is a group of caring professionals who provide 24-hour counseling for victims of sexual assault and abuse in Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties.
Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting/Hotline – IL Dept. of Children and Family Services
Anyone may report suspected child abuse or neglect.
Phone: (800) 25-ABUSE (2-2873), or 217-524-2606
Before and After School Programs
Click link above to report a tip or call 779-771-5435
Resources for Realtors
Welcome to our resource page for realtors. The information on this page is a resource to assist our local realtors and their clients. If we can support you in any way or answer any of your questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jason Blume, Director of Stakeholder Engagement, at 815-654-4593 or jason.blume@harlem122.org.
Below you will find a handout that can be shared with your clients. The handout provides an overview of the District and important information on how to register a new student and how to connect with us.
Suicide Help Line and Resources
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK)
1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE)
Text: HOME to 741741
ISBE Resources:
https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Suicide-Prevention-Procedures.pdf#search=SUICIDE
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Resources)
5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Wear Masks. Tips from CNN on helping young children feel comfortable with mask-wearing, involving them in the making or choosing process, and more.
Answering Young Children’s Questions About COVID-19. Age-appropriate responses, from ZERO to THREE, to common questions a toddler might have about coronavirus.
A Comic for Kids about COVID-19. Author, illustrator, and NPR editor Malakra Gharib created this comic to teach children about coronavirus. It can also be downloaded and printed.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to Talk to Your Child. Tips from the Nemours Foundation on managing a conversation with children about coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Fact vs Fiction Podcast. CNN’S chief medical correspondent,Dr. Sanjay Gupta, breaks down talking to our children about COVID-19 in a10-minute podcast. This is part of a daily series designed to provide the information you need to keep you and your family safe and healthy.
The Fred Rogers Center Tackles Talking with Children about Coronavirus. This resource shares guidance for explaining the pandemic to children including tips about mindfulness, validation, and support.
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