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December 3, 2024 41 mins

We have more DASD Helpers on the podcast today! The first of a two part series, Sarah Brooks returns with several of her Prevention Specialist staff that work in the high school buildings: Matt McFadden, MSS, LCSW (Downingtown West High School), Jocelyn White, MEd, LPC,  (Downingtown West High School) and Jennifer Stull, MA, LPC (STEM). We learn about the role Prevention Specialists play in their buildings, how they support students and when and for what parents can reach out to them for help. We also discuss trends they are seeing in students and how they help students during the school day. DASD is lucky to have such caring, supportive staff in their schools. Join us to learn more about these amazing helpers!

Things we mentioned in this episode:

 

You can email or call your school’s Prevention Specialist if you are concerned about your child. Find contact information for all Prevention Specialists here. 

 

SAP-Student Assistance Program

 

MTSS - Multi Tiered System of Support

 

Signs of Suicide Prevention Program that is implemented in DASD

 

Previous Episodes with Sarah: 

Find the DASD Helpers

How Our Youth Really Feel About Substances and More: Breaking Down PAYS Data Part 1 Our Kid’s Mental Health Status & Simple Tips for Parents: Breaking Down PAYS Data Part 2

 

Parent to Parent: Building Connections Groups are meeting monthly! Join parents with similar-aged students and a trained facilitator to discover techniques, tips, and tricks to tackle common challenges and strengthen connections. Most importantly we’ll interact with other parents who are in the same stage or who have been there and can offer advice. Bring a friend and join the conversation!

 

You can now follow Chrissie on Instagram @ctc_chrissie or on Facebook /@Chrissie.CTC for info from each episode, Parent to Parent blog updates, and other parent resources. You can also email Chrissie at cdziembowski@dtownctc.org We would love to hear from you!

 

Communities that Care has a Parent to Parent Blog and many online resources. Please follow us on socials for more tips, resources and support!:

Instagram @downingtownctc 

Facebook @DowningtownAreaCTC 

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