Oxford Area High School

This page will have information regarding a variety of resources and information (including but not limited to hotlines, food services, and self-care).

We hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy!! We will update with information as we get it, so please be sure to check back.

Child Mind Institute: Find information to help you support children who are struggling with mental health, behavior or learning challenges. Family Resource Center - Childmind

Important Numbers

Emergency: 911

Safe2Say: 1-844-SAF2SAY  https://www.safe2saypa.org/

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: call or text - 988 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

National Text Crisis Line: 741741

Chester County Crisis Intervention Hotline: 610-280-3270

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/

Social Services in Southern Chester County found here

A Comprehensive List of Chester County Counseling Services found here

Drug & Alcohol Resources

ETHOS Treatment.  Person-centered intensive outpatient therapy https://www.ethostreatment.com/ :  215-774-5245

White Deer Run/Bowling Green Brandywine Treatment Centers  https://www.inspiremalibu.com/ :  570-503-7619

Newport Academy https://www.newportacademy.com/  610-403-9924

Creative Health https://creativehs.org/ : 610-932-1503

For private counselors, a family can google Psychology Today and put in zip code and narrow search to "substance abuse" and a list of counselors will appear; it is a wonderful resource.

Additional Resources for Parents and Students: Webinars, Support Groups, and Articles

Article: National Lock Your Meds Campaign, educating parents about ways to prevent teen misuse of prescription medication www.lockyourmeds.org

Article: Keeping Kids Engaged in Remote Learning from Child Mind Institute

Article: Vaping: What You Need to Know and How to Talk With Your Kids About Vaping Partnership for Drug Free Kids

Article: Marijuana Talk Kit: What You Need to Know to talk With Your Teen about Marijuana Partnership for Drug Free Kids

Article for Students:  How Teenagers Can Protect Their Mental Health During COVID-19 Provided by: UNICEF

Website for Students: Healthy Dating Resources Sponsored by the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County

Free Virtual Parent/Caregiver Support Group for parents of children struggling with behavioral, social, emotional, or mental health challenges.  First Wednesday of every month 12-1pm.  Offered by: ChescoLife.  Contact: Erin Pasela at EPasela@accessservices.org or call 215-350-5193

Parent/Caregiver Virtual Support group: 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month (except holidays) 7-8pm 2nd Thursday Registration  /  4th Thursday Registration  Call or email for questions and details 267-977-4930 chiggens@mhphope.org

Webinar: How is Vaping Effecting Teens, Especially during COVID?  Hosted by Operation Parent.  Recording of this event can be found at this link.

Navigating Teen Depression and Substance Use as a Family  Hosted by Families for Depression Awareness.  Recording of this event can be found at the link.

Article: Preparing for Back-to-School Success by Child Mind Institute https://childmind.org/article/preparing-for-back-to-school-success/

"Anxiety and Coping with the Coronavirus: your childs' and your own" an article from Child Mind Institute

Free Weekly National Call-In Parent Support Group:  Any Parent with a mental health condition.  Wednesdays 6-7:00pm. No registration necessary.  1-888-601-3515

PA Care Partnership and PA Department of Human Services  have shared this video for Mental Health Awareness 2020 "Unlocking the Key to My Recovery" by Kaitlyn Arrow, Student at Eastern University.  In this short video, Kaitlyn (a Mental Health Advocate) speaks about her Mental Health Recovery throughout HS. https://youtu.be/qD2WqKcuitc

Additional Hotlines and Resources

Alcoholics Anonymous:  Meetings in person and online.  For the most up-to-date meeting information in Southeastern PA. https://www.aasepia.org or call 215-923-7900 for help finding a meeting and to talk to another alcoholic

ADHD Support Groups:  CHADD Adults with ADHD, Parents of Children with ADHD https://www.ccmlchadd.com/

Autism Support Groups in Chester County: https://paautism.org/support-groups/

Child, Youth & Families Childline:  1-800-932-0313 https://www.chesco.org/201/Children-Youth-Families 

Co-Dependents Anonymous: https://coda.org/find-a-meeting/usa-meetings-list/?state=PA&city=Paoli

Depression and Bi-Polar Support Alliance: https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/online-support-groups/

Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor

Eating Disorders: 1-800-931-2237 https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

Emotions Anonymous: https://emotionsanonymous.org/what-we-offer/find-a-meeting/remote-ea-meetings/regularly-scheduled--meeting-method-details.html

Grief Support Groups:  The Center for Loss and Bereavement http://bereavementcenter.org/peer-group-support/

Hearing Voices Network:  Specialized groups for individuals who negotiate alternative realities.  http://www.hearingvoicesusa.org/latest-news/154-new-hvn-usa-online-group

Homocide Support:  Family members affected by homicide. West Chester Crime Victims Center.  https://www.cvcofcc.org/get-help

Mental Health America: https://www.inspire.com/groups/mental-health-america/

NAMI: The National Alliance on Mental Illness – Montgomery County (NAMI MC) was established in 1978 by five local families, seeking to support each other and to educate others about mental illness.  With little insight easily available, harsh existing approaches to treatment, and few current support services available, the movement of families and caregivers seeking to cope with the mental illness of their loved ones grew across the nation. https://namimc.org/zoom/supportgroups/

North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC): https://bit.ly/2w0Rvib This site focuses on mental health, how foster families can help, how grandparents raising kids can help their kids, trauma info, more resources. 

Recovery International: https://recoveryinternational.org/meetings/

Self-Injury/Cutting: 1-800-366-8288 https://selfinjury.com/ 

Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ 

Sexual Assault Supoort Group (Various): West Chester Crimes Victims Center https://www.cvcofcc.org/get-help

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) national helpline: 1-800-662-HELP(4357)  https://www.samhsa.gov/ 

Survivors of Incest Anonymous (Adult): https://siawso.org/fellowship/groups-meetings/

Trans-Parents Support Group:  Parents of transgender, gender non-confirming/questioning children.  Contact: Julie Moyer GJML1@comcast.net

Trevor Hotline for LGBQT Youth:  1-866-488-7386  https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ 

United Way of Chester County: Dial 211 https://www.unitedwaychestercounty.org/

WIC

Self Care

Apps: Calm; Headspace; Mindfulness

Article: 30 Self Care Ideas for Burnout  Written by: Liia Richmond from Child Guidance Resource Centers

Calm Website/App: https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath?%20utmsource=lifecycle&utm%20medium=email&utm_%20campaign=difficult_times_nonsubs_031720

Coping Skills Self-Care Part 1: Physical Activity

Coping Skills Self-Care Part 2: Gratitude

Daily Questionnaire: Daily Quarantine Questionnaire

From the Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/

Resources for developing healthy lifestyle:  https://www.helpguide.org/ 

Food Resources

For emergency meals, general information, or a location nearest to you, please call the Chester County Food Bank at 610.873.6000

1. Divine Sent Food Cupboard
   198 Barnsley Road
   Oxford, PA 19363
   Phone-484.758.0244
   Hours: Tuesday 9:30am-12pm and Wednesday 5:30pm-7pm
2. Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center (*Must call first for screening.  Pick up is by appointment only)
   35 N. 3rd Street
   Oxford, PA 19363
   Phone-610.932.8557
3. Bridge Food Pantry at Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene
   240 State Rd.
   West Grove, PA 19390
   Phone-610.869.9500
   Hours: Tuesdays 5pm - 7:30pm
4. St. Rocco Center
   9016 Gap Newport Pike
   Avondale, PA 19311
   Phone: 610.268.3365
   Hours: Tuesday through Friday 9am to 5pm

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Internet Access

Xfinity Hotspots in your area: http://wifi.xfinity.com/

Verizon: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/our-response-coronavirus