Greetings Vashon Students and Families,

Welcome to a new school year! I am Ms. A, the social worker at Vashon. We are going to help support each other during this challenging time.  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. My office hours are 8AM-3PM. 

Click here to be directed to my Team page.

SLPS has set up some resources to help:

Back To School Call Line:  314-345-5656

Support Hotline:  A direct hotline for students and parents needing social and emotional support (314-345-6900) or studentservices@slps.org

Also, below is a link to emergency resources in St. Louis City put out by Mayor Krewson's office.

Emergency Resources

ADDITIONAL 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