School Resource Guide
This online resource list is for the school professional or parent looking for quick access to local resources on common topics of concern that impact the mental and physical health of students or impact school programming. The School Resource Guide is designed to be useful so if you would like to make a suggestion or add a resource, please contact Carrie Steindorff, School Health Coordinator, Rockland County Department of Health, at 845-364-2360 or steindoc@co.rockland.ny.us.
Most entries link to Information Rockland while others link directly to individual organizations. Links are highlighted in blue and will take you to another website. Information Rockland is an extensive listing of public health and human services for County residents. It can be accessed through the School Resource Guide, Information Rockland website, and by calling Information Rockland at 845-364-2020.
ABUSE
- Child Abuse Hotline and Reporting
- Support Services for Individuals and Families (then scroll to “Domestic Violence/Sexual Abuse Services” in the right hand column)
- Rockland Family Shelter
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT FOR YOUTH
- Assessment, Counseling, Treatment
- Teen Intervene program brochure
BIRTH CONTROL
- Emergency Contraception (“Morning-After Pill”)
- Medical Clinics
BULLYING
- In-school prevention programs: Mental Health Association of Rockland County, Inc. Olweus Program Coordinator: (845) 267-2172 x324
CAMPS
CANCER INFORMATION AND SCREENING
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
- Caregiver Support Resources (then scroll to "Caregiver Support/Respite” in right hand column)
CELIAC DISEASE SUPPORT
- Support group, email contact. Provides support and education to families affected by celiac disease. Meetings held at Nyack Hospital.
CHILD ABUSE
CLOTHING
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
CONTRACEPTION
- Emergency Contraception (“Morning-After Pill”)
- Medical Clinics
DATING VIOLENCE
DENTAL
- Community Clinics for Dental Care
- Mobile Dental Care
- Special Care Dentristy for People with Disabilities
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- Support Services for Individuals and Families (then scroll to “Domestic Violence/Sexual Abuse Services” in the right hand column)
- Rockland Family Shelter
DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION
EATING DISORDERS
- Screening
- Treatment
- Referral Assistance: Eating Disorders Community Outreach Warm Line: (845) 267-2172 x 252
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
EMPLOYMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
- Litter Prevention and Clean Up, Educational Programs
- Recycling Program Assistance, Education Center and Presentations
- School Garden Network
FAMILY PLANNING
- Emergency Contraception (“Morning-After Pill”)
- Medical Clinics
FAMILY RESOURCES
- Benefits from New York State
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County
- Children with Special Needs, County Services
- Directory of Organizations Providing Support and Guidance Services
- Eat Together! Materials
- EPIC Every Person Influences Children
- Family Resource Centers
- Farmers' Markets 2011schedule brochure
- Money Management
- Strengthening Families Program
- Support Group for Parents and Caregivers with Children with Special Needs
FARM TO SCHOOL
- Rockland County Farm to School
- Schedule Speakers: Contact Pat Hubbard, Coordinator, 4-H, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County: (845) 429-7085 x103, pp40@cornell.edu
FLU
- Rockland County flu shot Information and resources
- "Cover Your Cough" flyer (multiple languages)
- "Germ Stopper" flyer (multiple languages)
- "Wash Your Hands" flyer (multiple languages)
- Educational materials on influenza to order, New York State Department of Health
FOOD
- Directory of Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens
- Food Stamps
- Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Young Children (WIC)
- Free and Reduced Price School Meals: Request an application from your school's main office or food service director
GARDENING FOR SCHOOLS
HEALTH INSURANCE
HOUSING/SHELTER
INFORMATION ROCKLAND
- Information Rockland is the Rockland County online information and referral service for public, not-for-profit and municipal health and human services. Call (845) 364-2020 for assistance
INTERNET SAFETY PROGRAMS
(pending)
LESBIAN/GAY/BISEXUAL/TRANSGENDER
- Resource Listing (then scroll to "Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender")
- TRUST – a support group for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Questioning teens and Straight Allies
- Counseling for Youth
- Training for School Personnel and Educational Events
- LGBT-Friendly Directory
MENTAL HEALTH
MONEY MANAGEMENT
NUTRITION
PARENTING RESOURCES
- See "FAMILY RESOURCES"
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
- Town of Clarkstown Recreation and Parks
- Town of Haverstraw Parks and Recreation
- Town of Ramapo Parks and Recreation Department
- Town of Orangetown Parks and Recreation
- Town of Stony Point Parks and Recreations
- Rockland County Parks
- Trail Tracker - Rockland County Hiking Program
- Directory of Local Summer Camps/Programs
PREGNANCY
- Emergency Contraception ("Morning-After Pill")
- Pregnancy Testing and Options-Counseling
- Prenatal Care
- Prevention
- Teen Parent Services (then scroll to "Pregnant Teens” in right hand column)
QUIT SMOKING
- Put It Out Rockland Smoking Cessation Program - Smoking Cessation (quit smoking) for teens and adults
- Reality Check - Youth-led tobacco control program
RECYCLING PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
SEXUAL ASSAULT
- Rockland Family Shelter
- Hotline 24/7, multi-lingual: (845) 634-3344
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
SEXUALITY EDUCATION
- Teen Education: (845) 371-6241
SHELTER/HOUSING
SMOKING CESSATION ("QUIT SMOKING")
- Put It Out Rockland Smoking Cessation Program - Smoking Cessation (quit smoking) for teens and adults
- Reality Check - Youth-led tobacco control program
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION
SUICIDE PREVENTION
- Suicide Hotline: (845) 354-6500
- Crisis Mental Health Services
SUMMER CAMPS
TEEN PARENT SERVICES
- Support Services for Individuals and Families (then scroll to “Teen Pregnant/Parenting Programs” on the right hand column)
TOBACCO
- Put It Out Rockland Smoking Cessation Program - Smoking Cessation (quit smoking) for teens and adults
- Reality Check - Youth-led tobacco control program
VIOLENCE PREVENTION
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
WORKSITE WELLNESS
YOUTH SURVEY ON DIET, WEIGHT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
