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Resources for Families
Resources for Families
- NYS Office of Mental Health: Dedicated support line – 1-844-863-9314. This emotional support line offers free and confidential support for callers experiencing anxiety due to the coronavirus crisis.
- Small Business Loan and Grant Opportunities for NYS: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering two loan programs to small businesses. Applications began April 3, 2020. https://esd.ny.gov/small-business-administration-sba-covid-19-loans
- Poison Control: Upstate NY Poison Center: 1-800-222-1222
- TANF – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Erie County is accepting applications by phone and online. Call (716) 858-8000. In-person interviews waived. Apply online: MyBenefits NY. Include a phone number for interviews. Documents can be mailed to PO BOX 120 Buffalo, NY 14201, or dropped off at 158 Pearl St., Buffalo, NY 14202.
- Addiction Hotline: 716-830-7007
- Erie County Department of Health – FREE Narcan: 716-858-7695
- Social Emotional Learning – The Second Step Curriculum: Used by K–5 counselors for lessons on emotions, empathy, and bullying prevention. Now available for families:
- Go to Second Step
- Click “Create Account” under New Users
- Complete required fields
- Use Activation Key: SSPE FAMI LY68
- The Imagine Neighborhood: A podcast for families teaching social-emotional skills through creative storytelling.
- Talking to Kids about Coronavirus Fears
- Count Vacula Feels Afraid
- Episode Zero: The Imagine Neighborhood – Anger
- The Imagine Neighborhood
- Mind Yeti: 15 mindfulness sessions for children and families.
- ParenTeen Connection: A resource for teens and their families with videos and advice on major issues.
- Little Children, Big Challenges: Resources from Sesame Street and Committee for Children to help young children build resilience.
- PBS: Broadcasting free educational content during school closures. No internet required.
- Early Learning Ideas Without Technology: