BONHAM HIGH SCHOOL

The August newsletter (Volume 17, 1st Quarter), The Parental & Family Engagement CONNECTION, is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, German, Korean, and Tagalog. This edition of the newsletter includes articles about Covid 19 and the Grief Process, Internet Safety, Countdown to School Success, Home-Schooling Tips, Tips for Returning to School, and Parent-Teacher Conferences.

While it may seem like there’s nothing you can do about stress, there are steps you can take to relieve the pressure and regain control.

We are a professional coalition with a diverse community consisting of public school districts, private schools, colleges and universities, small businesses and corporations, organizations, military commands and installations, military families, and caring individuals from local communities across our Nation ... all for the sake of the child.

Do you want to stop hurting yourself? Learn about self-injury and how you can feel better without harming yourself.

The purpose of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual Resource Center (LGBTQIA Resource Center) is to provide an open, safe, inclusive space and community. The LGBTQIA Resource Center promotes education as well as space for self-exploration about all sexes, genders and sexualities and their intersections with other identities.

Here are some things that can be included in a toolbox to promote well-being.

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 1-800-273-8255

Author Carol A. Josel provides resources designed to provide students with the tools they need to be successful, while supporting the efforts of parents and teachers at the same time.

A comprehensive guide for parents concerned about cyberbullying.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline- 1800-662-HELP (4357)

We provide personalized support and resources for families impacted by addiction, while mobilizing policymakers, researchers and health care professionals to more effectively address addiction systemically on a national scale.

GriefShare grief recovery support groups meeting weekly in Bonham at Boyd Baptist Church. ($15)

The Center for Loss and Bereavement is a non-profit resource of specialized knowledge and professional support that provides meaningful connection and restorative guidance for those impacted by grief.

The National Center for Grieving Children & Families