- Parent Resources
Click here to reach the HTSD Counseling Website
Delaware County Mental Health Resources:
The PA Mental Health Support Line can be reached toll-free, 24/7 at 1-855-284-2494. Callers will be able to speak with staff who are trained in trauma-informed principles and will listen, assess the person’s needs, triage, and refer to other local supports and professionals as needed.
http://www.delcohsa.org/mh_children/childrens_directory.pdf
Delaware County Human Services Resources
Local referrals that accept most insurances:
Springfield Psychological 610-544-2110 - Havertown
Delaware County Professional Services 610-892-3800 - Havertown
Child Guidance Resource Center 484-454-8700 - Havertown
Life Counseling 1-800-982-2799 (CHIP) - Media
Main Line Therapy Solutions 610-649-6344 - Haverford
Cornerstone Therapy and Wellness - Wayne or Malvern 610-616-5935
Serenity Behavioral Health (Eagle Rd. Havertown) 610-446-1861
School District Resources (Click on Food Services Tab on Linked Page)
Contact Our District Social Workers - Additional Resources are Available: jdrucis@haverfordsd.net
kmcandrews@haverfordsd.net
Community Food Insecurity Resources:
Hot Meals - Pick Up or Delivered (link)
Delaware County Food Assistance Locations (link)
Additional Community Resources:
Christ Lutheran Church 7240 Walnut Street, Upper Darby, PA 19082
610-352-1610
Temple Lutheran Church 501 Brookline Blvd., Havertown, PA 19083
610-446-3270
St. James United Church 135 Myrtle Ave., Havertown, PA 19083
610-446-3036
Upper Darby Food Bank Wayne Ave., Upper Darby, PA 19082
610-853-2481
Delaware County Food/Baby Pantries
Free or Reduced Cost Services (medical care, food, job training)
Helpful Articles for Parents or Guardians:
Traumatic News Events Resources:
Explaining the News to Our Kids
How to Talk to Children and Teens About Traumatic News Events
What to Say to Kids When the News Is Scary
How to Talk to Children About Difficult News
Is the News Too Scary for Kids? How, and When, to Introduce Current Events to Your Children
Teaching Kids Media Smarts During Breaking News
How Much News Coverage Is Too Much For Children?
Race, Equality, and Social Justice Resources:
National Geographic: Talking to Kids About Race
Parent Toolkit - How to Talk to Kids about Race and Racism
Affirming Black Boys outside the Context of Police Brutality
31 Children's Books About Race, Racism & Resistance
Talking to Children About Tragedies & Other News Events
Discussing Hate and Violence with Children
Beyond the Golden Rule: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing and Responding to PrejudiceA Family Guide to Talking About Race
How to Talk to Your Children About Protests and Racism
Your Age-by-Age Guide to Talking About Race
A Parent’s Guide to Talking About Race
How to Talk About Race With Your Kids
Talking to Children After Racial Incidents
Talking to Children About Hate Incidents
Video: Talking to Kids about Racism
Grief:
Talking to Children About A Death of A Loved One
Books to Help Children With Grief and Understanding Death
Stress: