CAMPER MENTAL HEALTH | STAFF/ADULT MENTAL HEALTH | MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS HOTLINES |
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As the camp season begins, it is important to consider the mental wellbeing of campers after such a difficult year. Campers may know someone who has contracted or passed away from COVID-19 and may need additional support during the camp season. Additionally, many campers may have been isolated from friends and extended family for the last year and have been limited to virtual learning, impacting social and emotional development . Campers may feel confused and stressed about transitioning from being told to avoid people and to social distance to now being in small groups and interacting with other campers and staff. Anxiety, separation anxiety, depression, and stress in children have been on the rise. Recognizing behavioral changes and providing proper support can help children cope with these issues. The following resources can help you provide support to your campers
Camp Activities Consider including some of the following activities and tips into your camp routine this year to help campers cope with anxiety, stress, and depression.
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STAFF/ADULT MENTAL HEALTH | |
Camp staff and adults should also consider their own mental wellbeing and that of their peers, as many peers can be teenagers or young adults. Be mindful of warning signs and encourage staff support to ensure that everyone’s mental health is the best it can be to provide campers and children with the proper support as well. You or other staff members may know someone who has contracted or passed away from COVID-19 and may need additional support. Use the following resources to help you care for yourself and help support others:
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MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS HOTLINES | |
New Jersey's Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline All reports of child abuse and neglect, including those occurring in institutional settings such as child care centers, schools, foster homes and residential treatment centers, must be reported to the State Central Registry (SCR). This is a toll-free, 24-hour, seven-days-a-week hotline. If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. For more information please visit: Prevent Child Abuse NJ Call 1-877 NJ ABUSE (1-877-652-2873)
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who — through interpreters — provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls, texts and chats are confidential. Call 1-800-422-4453
NJ Hopeline provides support, assessment and, if needed, intervention in the most cooperative and least restrictive manner to New Jersey residents in emotional distress and suicidal crisis. Call 1-855-654-6735
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. Call 1-800-273-8255 for English; 1-888-628-9454 for Spanish.
National Domestic Violence Hotline National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Call 1-800-799-7233 or Text LOVEIS to 22522
National Sexual Assault Hotline National Sexual Assault Hotline, operated by RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network) Call 1-800-656-4673
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. Call 1-866-488-7386
Crisis Text Line will help you move from a “hot moment” to a “cool moment”. Text HOME to 741741 |