Thank you for visiting my class page!  I'm so glad you're here!

My name is Mrs. DeBenedetto and I am the Switlik Elementary School Counselor and Anti-Bullying Specialist

You are welcome to contact me at 732-833-4650 ext. 4130 or by email pdebenedetto@jacksonsd.org

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🖥️ Virtual Workshops 🖥️ 

Click HERE to register for April 26th

Click HERE to register for May 10th

Click HERE to register for May 24th

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To register, click on the date below:  

April 18th

April 29th

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Click HERE to join a session

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Free COVID-19 Pandemic Support & Resources from RWJBarnabas Health

 

RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s Hope and Healing Program offers emotional support services, education, and community-based resources for individuals and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Through a variety of virtual services, this program aims to assist those impacted by the pandemic to better adjust to their new reality, mitigate stress, review options, develop coping strategies, and, if needed, find linkages to agencies, programs, and other resources in their community.

 

Call, click, or email:

 

833-795- HOPE (833-795-4673)

(7 Days a Week, 8am to 8pm)

rwjbh.org/hopeandhealing

hopeandhealing@rwjbh.org

 

 

Virtual Support

Find the right group to support your needs: 

 

 

Children and Families 

 

Mondays at 6 pm  

Smile, Breathe and Go: Stress Management for Kids 

Zoom Link 

1 (929) 205-6099

Meeting ID: 837 998 7908 Passcode: 340982

 

Tuesdays at 7 pm

From Stuck to Soaring: Stress Management for Teens

Zoom Link 

1 (929) 205-6099

Meeting ID: 837 998 7908 Passcode: 008654

 

Wednesdays at 4:30 pm

Bored in the House: Youth Hangout (Ages 14-18)

https://zoom.us/j/94732149652?pwd=L3BEUTZBR004dnRpNmdkYnRQMWdvdz09

1 (929) 205-6099 

Meeting ID: 947 3214 9652

Passcode: 726468

 

Wednesdays at 8 pm

Supporting Families: Group for Parents and Caregivers

https://zoom.us/j/96390553396?pwd=Sm9HUzE4cXk5WEhqbWt4NloybDYrQT09

1 (929) 205-6099

Meeting ID: 963 9055 3396

Passcode: 522856

 

 

 

First Responders 

 

Mondays at 8 pm

Our Responders First

https://zoom.us/j/96728363218?pwd=RGJnaERoemZHYkdJcVdmTUFETUhmZz09

1 (929) 205-6099

Meeting ID: 967 2836 3218 Passcode: 237887

 

Thursdays at 9 am

Our Responders First

https://zoom.us/j/98859725166?pwd=QlZSK3lkVzFLVWQ4NjY5dDZMS05hdz09

1 (929) 205-6099

Meeting ID: 988 5972 5166 Passcode: 835069

 

 

 

 Healthcare & Frontline Workers

 

Mondays at 10 am

Healing the Hero

https://zoom.us/j/93247469703?pwd=K3Y3NVdBcnQ5eHhNMWhRUVJVektGdz09

1 (929) 205-6099

Meeting ID: 932 4746 9703 Passcode: 374382

 

Thursdays at 4 pm

Healing the Hero

https://zoom.us/j/95697045483?pwd=WTJYSGNwZ0I4N21TanFVSlFwUUMxZz09

1 (929) 205-6099

Meeting ID: 956 9704 5483 Passcode: 774386

 

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Helping Families Across New Jersey
1-877-652-7624

 

NJ Children's System of Care

NJ Children's System of Care - en Espanol 

 

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CSOC Summer Camp Services 2021 For Youth Determined Eligible for Developmental Disability Services

For 2021, the Children's System of Care (CSOC) will be providing Summer Camp Services to eligible children, youth and young adults under 21 years of age.   These services include Financial Support toward Summer Camp Tuition and One-to-One Aide Services for Summer Camp.   Your child must be determined eligible for Developmental Disability Services by CSOC and registered for a Qualified Camp prior to submitting the application for CSOC Summer Camp Services.   A youth can be considered eligible for CSOC Summer Camp Services if all of the following conditions are met: The youth is deemed eligible for CSOC Development Disability (DD) Services The youth is under the age of 21 and will not turn 21 before the end of the camp dates selected for reimbursement The youth resides in their own home, with a caregiver   Youth are eligible for CSOC Summer Camp Services only during the period of time in which they are not eligible to attend an extended school-year program. Financial support is based on available resources in a given fiscal year. The amount of financial support available per individual is capped and may vary year-to-year and by how many families apply.   Completed applications for CSOC Summer Camp Services must be postmarked or received by PerformCare no later than April 30, 2021. Your application must be complete for the services requested for it to be considered.   PerformCare recommends that applications for CSOC Summer Camp Services be submitted online through the Family Portal. Please note that the Family Portal only supports Internet Explorer version 11 or greater.   Applications completed online will be processed faster at this time.   Prior to applying, please make sure to direct specific questions about camp facilities and COVID-19 safety to your preferred camp.   Click HERE to apply. ============================================================

Back-to-School Resources for Families and Educators

"For families and educators alike, the transition into this school year comes with new challenges. Going “back to school” might mean attending in person with lots of distancing, soldiering through another round of remote learning, or some of both."  Click on the links below for practical tools and expert advice to help you make the most of going back to school:

 Child Mind Institute 

Child Mind Institute - en Espanol 

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Focus on The Things You CAN Control

There are so many things in our world right now that are completely OUT of our control and that is OK, but there are so many things that we CAN control. If you're feeling overwhelmed, talk to your family. 

Stop. Breathe and know WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER!  

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