The Delaware Valley School District wanted to provide the following information for families to assist them in talking with their children about grief.  Additional resources are also provided.  Please contact your school counselor or social worker if you have any questions or concerns.  We would be glad to assist.

Resources for Parents

 

Mental Health Crisis Hotline Phone Numbers

 

1.  Local Crisis Response  570-992-0879 (mobile crisis for Carbon, Monroe, and Pike Counties)

 

2.  24 Hour Crisis and Emergency Services 1-800-849-1868 (National)

 

3.  Local Emergency Response Dial 911

 

4.  Mental Health Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Hotline Text 988

 

5.  National Crisis Text Line  --  Text 741741

 

Additional Resources

 

1.  Pike County Mental Health and Developmental Services  --  (570) 296-6484  --  cmpmhds.org

 

2.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  --   suicidepreventionlikeline.org

 

3.  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention  --   https://afsp.org/

 

4.  988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  --   https://988lifeline.org/  (QR Code Below)

 

5.  Safe to Say Something --  https://www.safe2saypa.org/ -- (School Safety Website/Resources)

 

 

 

Scan this QR Code for Additional Resources

 

~ Dr. Diana Bixby, Director of Mental Health & Student Support Services 

 570-296-1815 - dbixby@dvsd.org