WS/FCS Safe and Drug Free Schools

This is the official account for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program.

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

🗓️ May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Now, more than ever, it is important to take care of your mental and behavioral health.

For tips on social distancing, quarantine, isolation and taking care of your behavioral health during #COVID19, visit https://t.co/YZ9POS05C4

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

Talking with someone about your thoughts & feelings can save your life. To get support:
☎️ @800273TALK
🖥️ https://t.co/z9C6LtBX5y

You can find resources on:
💚 Finding a therapist/support group
💚 Building/using a support network
💚 Making a safety plan

#MentalHealthMonth

[WS/FC Schools @wsfcs]

There will be changes to Meal Distributions for the Memorial Day Weekend.

Fri, May 22, 2020- Meals will be distributed for Fri-Mon.

Tues, May 26, 2020- Meals for Tues. only will be available.

Wed, May 27, 2020- Move back to the regular M,W,F schedule.

#wsfcs @WSFCSFood

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

💚 You're not alone.
💚 Help is available.

If you or someone you know is struggling w/ emotional distress or thoughts of suicide, reach out to the Lifeline @800273TALK

💚 Speak or chat with someone confidentially today.

#NPW2020 #MentalHealthMonth

[WSFCS Psychological Services @schoolpsychws]

Do you feel like you are on the struggle 🚌? A School Social Worker (@WSFCSSocialWork) shares how we can get off the 🚎 at the next 🛑. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #NotAlone #wsfcstogether https://t.co/eXZuvnCWmp

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

📅 Today's #NPW2020 theme is Preventing Illicit Drug Use and Youth Marijuana Use.

This fact sheet for teens:
✅ Provides facts about #marijuana
✅ Describes short- and long-term effects
✅ Dispels common myths

Download or order for free today ➡️ https://t.co/MtEthjyI3T

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

🗓️ Today's #NPW2020 theme is Preventing Underage Drinking and Alcohol Misuse.

SAMHSA's "#UnderageDrinking: Myths vs. Facts" fact sheet designed for preteens and teens compares the myths vs. facts on #alcohol use and misuse.

Download & share ➡️ https://t.co/AIaYLRQGV4

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

📅 THIS WEEK: SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week (NPW)

Each year around this observance, communities & orgs across 🇺🇸 come together to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive #mentalhealth. Use #NPW2020 to join!

https://t.co/2DttCZVe70

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

If you have a teenager in the house 🏡 be sure to check out SAMHSA's Tips for Teens series, designed to help teens learn more about illicit drugs and their harmful effects.

📚 Order or 📥 Download for free at https://t.co/bZhTh12VJP

#NPW2020 #WednesdayWisdom

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

Now, more than ever, it is important to take care of your mental and behavioral health.

For tips on social distancing, quarantine, isolation and taking care of your behavioral health during #COVID19, visit https://t.co/YZ9POShGtC

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

[WS/FC Schools @wsfcs]

In an effort to help many of us who may be feeling overwhelmed our school psychologists, counselors & social workers are available to speak, confidentially, on our Hotline, M-F, 10am-2pm, at 336-661-3128. #wsfcs #notalone #wsfcstogether #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

[WSFCS Psychological Services @schoolpsychws]

Parents, are you struggling to keep your student motivated to learn and complete their remote learning? Check out these 8️⃣ tips to help inspire your child. #wspsychs #wsfcslearnon https://t.co/hZ1PULplV8

[WSFCS Psychological Services @schoolpsychws]

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. We will have guest bloggers writing about their experiences with mental health in their profession, classroom, and home. Follow along with us at #notalone #wsfcstogether

[WSFCS Psychological Services @schoolpsychws]

Wear green on Monday’s to show your support for #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. Let’s light it up 💚. #wsfcstogether #NotAlone

[WSFCS Psychological Services @schoolpsychws]

Wondering what Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) looks like in the classroom? A teacher at @BrunsonOffice gives us a personal account: #wsfcstogether #NotAlone #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth https://t.co/zMDBwJ9vEr

[WS/FC Schools @wsfcs]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, participate with #wsfcs @schoolpsychws & create an “I wear green for/or because” video clip to submit by May 15.
#notalone #wsfcstogether https://t.co/wNERmJF2U8

[WSFCS SSW @WSFCSSocialWork]

Here's a link to good information and resources for our parents and educators during this time in English https://t.co/vIsibdlLPH and Spanish https://t.co/ic4cY9Nbr7

[WS/FCS Safe and Drug Free Schools @WSFCS_SADFS]

Attending the Panorama Partner Meetup in Charlotte. Great forum to discuss SEL, MTSS and equity with other districts.

[WS/FC Schools @wsfcs]

Saying Yes to Friends & No to Bullying is the motto of these siblings from Kernersville Elementary School https://t.co/gRogbHR89e
#wsfcs #KernersvilleES #wearewsfcs

[WS/FC Schools @wsfcs]

Author, #WSNC native & @wsfcs graduate Leven “Chuck” Wilson, visited #Konnoak ES this past Friday w/a special friend Pierre the Penguin to talk about the importance of learning to "Be U" - Read more about this special visit https://t.co/juIZTzkXgh

@CardinalPride16