September News

Mental Health * Wellness * Substance Use Prevention *

Wellness and Student Assistance Program

The Wellness and Student Assistance Program is set up to support the students and families of the Clearview Regional School District.

Your child may benefit from talking to someone about the transition back to school if they are experiencing any of the following:

stress/anxiety
denial
avoidance
fear
feeling like they do not belong/disconnect

Now is the best time to get your student the support they need utilizing the school resources: the student's school counselor, Mrs. Datz (Student Assistance Counselor) and/or Mrs. Warren (Wellness Counselor).

*Both counselors are located at Room 710 in the high school and travel back and forth to the middle school as well.

Meet the Counselors!

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Mrs. Datz

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Mrs. Warren

Hello, I am Jessica Datz, Student Assistance Counselor. I have worked at Clearview since 2008 as an English teacher and then moved to the Student Assistance Counselor position in 2014. I support students in all areas of need. My goals are to identify, address, and monitor individual students as well as oversee district substance use prevention and intervention efforts. I look forward to working with staff, students, and community members this year.

Hello, I am Jen Warren, Mental Health and Wellness Counselor. I have been in the Social Work field for over 25 years, five of those being a School Social Worker. I love working with students to help guide them through their time in school. My goal in this position is to provide support and assistance in both middle school and high school. I am very excited for this opportunity at Clearview and look forward to working with everyone.

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Resources - Care Solace and Perform Care

The Clearview Regional School District is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our students, staff, and families. We continue to partner with @CareSolace to support our ongoing commitment. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace will quickly connect you to community providers matched to your needs. Call 888-515-0595 at any time or search on your own at caresolace.com/site/clearview Our school counselors as well as Student Assistance Counselor and Wellness Counselor can walk you through the process if needed.

Perform Care New Jersey is the Contracted System Administrator (CSA) for the State of New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families, Children’s System of Care (CSOC). Perform Care is the single point of access to a wide array of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability services as well as substance use treatment for youth and families throughout New Jersey.

Contact - 1-877-652-7624 as this is a 24/7 resource

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September is Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month —a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. We use this month to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.

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Did You Know? New 988 Hotline

Crisis Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 immediately.
If you are uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can chat the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org.
You can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.
Know the Warning Signs and Risk Factors of Suicide
Being Prepared for a Crisis
Read our guide, "Navigating a Mental Health Crisis"
What You Need to Know About Youth Suicide
Need more information, referrals or support? Contact the NAMI HelpLine.

Hallway Chatter from Southwest Council

The Southwest Council is composed of education and coalitions. The Southwest Council offers evidenced-based education programs in school and community settings implemented by trained prevention specialists. We strive to educate individuals of the risks of using drugs and alcohol, while teaching life skills to encourage healthy decision making.

Three active anti-drug coalitions all began as initiatives of The Southwest Council, with the goal to create strategic community partnerships aimed at helping those vulnerable to substance abuse and addiction. GRASP in Gloucester and SCRATCH in Salem.

Southwest Council (located at 550 Bridgeton Pike, Suite 2, 3, 4 in Mantua)