Resources
*Resources List taken from former WCS social worker Linda Archibald
LOCAL NEEDS RESOURCE LIST
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eWa-CFI8xpjlS0mF9j4RbpZfzHWz-IWJ-gxF4Hq-s5Y/edit?ts=5e6bb17b#gid=1243466408
*created by local social worker Kristina Madeleine
The Macomb County Crisis Center
Call 586-307-9100.
http://www.mccmh.net/OurServices/CrisisCenterServices.aspx
Offers many services to help in difficult situations. The Crisis Center is available to anyone in Macomb County 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Crisis Center services are confidential and are free.
*For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
Macomb County Community Mental Health ACCESS Center
Call the Access Center toll free at 1-855-996-2264.
http://www.mccmh.net/callingaccesscenter.aspx
There are two ways to start receiving services through Macomb County Community Mental Health. You can call the Access Center by phone for a telephone screening and appointment scheduling at the clinic of your choice, within two weeks of your call. Or, you can walk in to one of the designated daily screening sites for an immediate assessment. The office is also equipped with telephone interpreter services for those who best use a language other than English
MIChild
Children's health care coverage you need at a price you can afford.
1-888-988-6300
Call toll-free for more information.
MIChild is a health care program provided through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). It is for uninsured children of Michigan's working families. MIChild services are provided by many HMOs and other health care plans throughout Michigan.
http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71547_2943_4845_4931-372505--,00.html
Early Childhood
EARLY ON/MIPP MACOMB
Michigan Alliance for Family Involvement
www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org
1-800-552-4821 The Michigan Alliance for Family Involvement's Information Dissemination Center is an information, referral, and support resource for Michigan Families of infants. toddlers, children and young adults to age 26 with special needs or disabilities and professional who work with them. One-on-One support, Information Folders, Lending Library, Website, Resources and Referrals
Michigan Early On Family Listserv
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/earlyonmifamilies/
The listserv will be open to families who currently have children in Early On, or whose children are "graduates" of Early On. The intent is to provide a forum for parents to connect with each other, share experience, and mentor one another.
MISD Early On Website
www.misd.net/earlyon
Information about what is going on in and around Macomb County, parent information, resources and websites and transition information and more.
FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Temporary food assistance for eligible low-income families and individuals is available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Use MI Bridges to apply for assistance, check your eligibility status and manage your account online. www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71547_5527---,00.html
Community Resources: This Website is a MASSIVE SEARCHABLE RESOURCE database.
Go to Resources page to read for more details and to find anything you need. IAmCounted is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families and the communities by bringing those willing to help closer to those seeking it.
A user-friendly directory linking Macomb County families with community services.
Find the resources you need in one quick, easy place that can be accessed at anytime, day or night, in the privacy of your home or office. CARE of Macomb: Counseling Assessment and Referral Services provided at NO COST to WCS families
https://www.careofsem.com/personal-and-substance-abuse-help/links-and-resources/
Commonwealth is a clearinghouse for community events in Macomb County and surrounding areas. Events offer opportunities for individual growth and connection with others. Event categories include: disabilities, advocacy, children, cultural, educational, informational, mental health, older adults, professional, recreational, and much more.
St. John Providence (Medical, Counseling, Health Education) 586-574-3250 Free Program Connects People in Need to Programs and Services by zip code
General back to school resources for any student:
Back to school resources for Kindergarten and students who may need some extra TLC!
Behavior Intervention Sites (see BOOKS tab)
Resources for Special Needs Children
http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/rhythms.pdf
65-page guide helps teachers anticipate common problems throughout the year and plan prevention and early intervention to minimize them. Suggestions provided on a monthly basis.
www.pbis.org/common/pbisresources/tools/Lewis_additional_classroom_resources.doc
From the PBIS center, this document includes (1) Top 17 Classroom Management Strategies that should be emphasized in every classroom, (2) Effective Teaching Strategies, (3) Promoting Positive & Effective Learning Environments Classroom Checklist, (4) Effective Classroom Plan, and (5) an environmental inventory checklist.
www.interventioncentral.org/behavioral-intervention-modification
Intervention Central’s Behavioral Resource page, where you’ll find a rich hub into topics such as classroom management, bully prevention, rewards and motivation, special needs, and challenging students.
http://specialed.about.com/od/teacherstrategies/u/forteachers.htm#s2
A wealth of resources, tips, tricks, and classroom tried and true strategies to help identify and curb inappropriate behaviors.
www.jimwrightonline.com/pdfdocs/tbrc/tbrcmanual.pdf
Classroom Behavior Report Card Resource Book contains pre-formatted teacher and student behavior report cards, along with customized graphs, for common types of behavioral concerns in the classroom. It was designed to give teachers and other school professionals a convenient collection of forms for rating the behaviors of students in such areas of concern as physical aggression, inattention/hyperactivity, and verbal behaviors
http://www.interventioncentral.org/tools/behavior-report-card-generator
Create daily and weekly behavior report cards online.
http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/resources/strategies.html#toolsplans
Practical Strategies for Teachers/Caregivers
Helpful Websites for Mental and Physical Healthy Living:
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/emotions/index.html
FOR STUDENTS: A variety of interactive games, videos and topics related to social skills and life issues (i.e. anger management, depression, dealing with death, self esteem, and bullying etc.)
http://www.wcs.k12.mi.us/chs/counseling/CCF%20Mental%20Health%20Flyer.pdf
https://www.familiesnearandfar.org/login/
Free resources and tools for military families.
www.lunamodel.org
TRAUMA SUPPORT free screening and services.
Purpose: To provide targeted treatment recommendations that individuals can use to help increase a child’s overall functioning after exposure to trauma.
http://www.togethercounts.com
Together Counts™ is a nationwide program inspiring active and healthy living.
http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71550_2941_4868_7145_64838---,00.html
LOCAL NEEDS RESOURCE LIST
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eWa-CFI8xpjlS0mF9j4RbpZfzHWz-IWJ-gxF4Hq-s5Y/edit?ts=5e6bb17b#gid=1243466408
*created by local social worker Kristina Madeleine
The Macomb County Crisis Center
Call 586-307-9100.
http://www.mccmh.net/OurServices/CrisisCenterServices.aspx
Offers many services to help in difficult situations. The Crisis Center is available to anyone in Macomb County 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Crisis Center services are confidential and are free.
*For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
Macomb County Community Mental Health ACCESS Center
Call the Access Center toll free at 1-855-996-2264.
http://www.mccmh.net/callingaccesscenter.aspx
There are two ways to start receiving services through Macomb County Community Mental Health. You can call the Access Center by phone for a telephone screening and appointment scheduling at the clinic of your choice, within two weeks of your call. Or, you can walk in to one of the designated daily screening sites for an immediate assessment. The office is also equipped with telephone interpreter services for those who best use a language other than English
MIChild
Children's health care coverage you need at a price you can afford.
1-888-988-6300
Call toll-free for more information.
MIChild is a health care program provided through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). It is for uninsured children of Michigan's working families. MIChild services are provided by many HMOs and other health care plans throughout Michigan.
http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71547_2943_4845_4931-372505--,00.html
Early Childhood
EARLY ON/MIPP MACOMB
Michigan Alliance for Family Involvement
www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org
1-800-552-4821 The Michigan Alliance for Family Involvement's Information Dissemination Center is an information, referral, and support resource for Michigan Families of infants. toddlers, children and young adults to age 26 with special needs or disabilities and professional who work with them. One-on-One support, Information Folders, Lending Library, Website, Resources and Referrals
Michigan Early On Family Listserv
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/earlyonmifamilies/
The listserv will be open to families who currently have children in Early On, or whose children are "graduates" of Early On. The intent is to provide a forum for parents to connect with each other, share experience, and mentor one another.
MISD Early On Website
www.misd.net/earlyon
Information about what is going on in and around Macomb County, parent information, resources and websites and transition information and more.
FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Temporary food assistance for eligible low-income families and individuals is available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Use MI Bridges to apply for assistance, check your eligibility status and manage your account online. www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71547_5527---,00.html
Community Resources: This Website is a MASSIVE SEARCHABLE RESOURCE database.
Go to Resources page to read for more details and to find anything you need. IAmCounted is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families and the communities by bringing those willing to help closer to those seeking it.
A user-friendly directory linking Macomb County families with community services.
Find the resources you need in one quick, easy place that can be accessed at anytime, day or night, in the privacy of your home or office. CARE of Macomb: Counseling Assessment and Referral Services provided at NO COST to WCS families
https://www.careofsem.com/personal-and-substance-abuse-help/links-and-resources/
- FOOD/Angel Food Ministries
Commonwealth is a clearinghouse for community events in Macomb County and surrounding areas. Events offer opportunities for individual growth and connection with others. Event categories include: disabilities, advocacy, children, cultural, educational, informational, mental health, older adults, professional, recreational, and much more.
St. John Providence (Medical, Counseling, Health Education) 586-574-3250 Free Program Connects People in Need to Programs and Services by zip code
- CALL 211 FOR ANY HEALTH OR HUMAN SERVICE NEED.
General back to school resources for any student:
- Attendance Works: http://www.attendanceworks.org/about/what-can-i-do/parents/
- Back to School Transition Tips for Parents: http://www.nasponline.org/
- Parent Toolkit (disponible en Español): http://www.parenttoolkit.com
- Family Education.com: http://school.familyeducation.com/parents-and-school/school-readiness/33594.html?detoured
- KidsHealth Tips for Kids: http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/back_to_school.html#cat21011
Back to school resources for Kindergarten and students who may need some extra TLC!
- Back to School Fears: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/worry-wise/201408/taking-charge-back-school-fears
- First Day of School Jitters: http://idealistmom.com/first-day-of-school-jitters/#_a5y_p=2162472
- No Cry Good-Bye: http://www.theposhspace.com/2012/09/back-to-school-without-tears/
- The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0URlsHiPy10
- Franklin Goes to School by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba2LcKvH_pI
- Other helpful books: http://pvcounseling.weebly.com/blog/books-to-ease-those-back-to-school-jitters
- Just for Fun: “I Love You Too” by Ziggy Marley in ASL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg-ecGWgl2Q
- http://www.sesamestreet.org/toolkits/happyhealthy Getting Ready for School: Find fun ways to help children become strong learners before they enter the classroom.
Behavior Intervention Sites (see BOOKS tab)
- http://www.jennyhart.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/love-and-logic-magic-for-early-childhood.pdf http://www.motherinc.com.au/magazine/kids/kids-education/476-negative-and-positive-commands
- http://www.thesuccessfulparent.com/categories/discipline/item/top-ten-list-for-managing-your-child-s-behavior
- https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/20-tips-for-parents-from-preschool-teachers/
- http://www.interventioncentral.org
- http://www.pbis.org
- http://www.pbisworld.com
- http://behaviordoctor.org
- http://www.behavioradvisor.com/12001.html
- https://www.classdojo.com
- http://www.thewatsoninstitute.org/teacher-resources.jsp
- http://www.operationrespect.org/index2.php
- Help students think and choose better behavior.
- http://www.behavioradvisor.com/oldindex.html
- Behavior change strategies/behavior choices at home and school.
- http://www.freeprintablebehaviorcharts.com/
- FREE BEHAVIOR CHARTS FOR USE AT HOME OR SCHOOL
- http://www.kidpointz.com/behavior-tools/
- Behavior Intervention Tools
- http://www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com
Resources for Special Needs Children
http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/rhythms.pdf
65-page guide helps teachers anticipate common problems throughout the year and plan prevention and early intervention to minimize them. Suggestions provided on a monthly basis.
www.pbis.org/common/pbisresources/tools/Lewis_additional_classroom_resources.doc
From the PBIS center, this document includes (1) Top 17 Classroom Management Strategies that should be emphasized in every classroom, (2) Effective Teaching Strategies, (3) Promoting Positive & Effective Learning Environments Classroom Checklist, (4) Effective Classroom Plan, and (5) an environmental inventory checklist.
www.interventioncentral.org/behavioral-intervention-modification
Intervention Central’s Behavioral Resource page, where you’ll find a rich hub into topics such as classroom management, bully prevention, rewards and motivation, special needs, and challenging students.
http://specialed.about.com/od/teacherstrategies/u/forteachers.htm#s2
A wealth of resources, tips, tricks, and classroom tried and true strategies to help identify and curb inappropriate behaviors.
www.jimwrightonline.com/pdfdocs/tbrc/tbrcmanual.pdf
Classroom Behavior Report Card Resource Book contains pre-formatted teacher and student behavior report cards, along with customized graphs, for common types of behavioral concerns in the classroom. It was designed to give teachers and other school professionals a convenient collection of forms for rating the behaviors of students in such areas of concern as physical aggression, inattention/hyperactivity, and verbal behaviors
http://www.interventioncentral.org/tools/behavior-report-card-generator
Create daily and weekly behavior report cards online.
http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/resources/strategies.html#toolsplans
Practical Strategies for Teachers/Caregivers
Helpful Websites for Mental and Physical Healthy Living:
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/emotions/index.html
FOR STUDENTS: A variety of interactive games, videos and topics related to social skills and life issues (i.e. anger management, depression, dealing with death, self esteem, and bullying etc.)
http://www.wcs.k12.mi.us/chs/counseling/CCF%20Mental%20Health%20Flyer.pdf
https://www.familiesnearandfar.org/login/
Free resources and tools for military families.
www.lunamodel.org
TRAUMA SUPPORT free screening and services.
Purpose: To provide targeted treatment recommendations that individuals can use to help increase a child’s overall functioning after exposure to trauma.
http://www.togethercounts.com
Together Counts™ is a nationwide program inspiring active and healthy living.
http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71550_2941_4868_7145_64838---,00.html