Greetings Vashon Students and Families,

Welcome to a new school year! I am Ms. A, the social worker at Vashon. I'm so excited to have you all back in the building for this 2021-22 school year.  I know we can adapt and grow even during difficult circumstances.  Please feel free to contact me via e-mail, or call me at Vashon M-F, 314-533-9487.

RESOURCES

FOOD:

St. Louis Foodbank: Events (Mobile Market Schedule)

Operation Food Search: Find food sites or text your zipcode to (785) 503-3310 for a meal site near you

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:

BHR (Behavioral Health Response) offers confidential telephone counseling to people in mental health crises, as well as mobile outreach services, community referral services and critical incident stress management: 314-469-6644, bhrstl.org

United Way: Anyone in the St. Louis area can call 2-1-1 and press “1” to access a mental health professional. The service is free and fully staffed with trained counselors 24/7. The services can also be accessed by texting BHEARD to 31658. Or visit, United Way STL

PARENTING RESOURCE:

How to Talk to Your Children About Covid-19  

Be Kind,

Ms. A