Resources


 * “Bullies are always cowards at heart and may be credited with a pretty safe instinct in scenting their prey.” ~ Anna Julia Cooper **

__**HOTLINES**__ //There is always someone you can call. The following numbers are hotlines open to both adults and kids in need of advice and support.// __**PHONE NUMBERS TO REMEMBER**__ Planned Parenthood..................................................................** ( ** **800) 230-PLAN** AIDS Testing (free and anonymous)............................................** ( ** **201) 487-3243** __**IN CASE OF EMERGENCY/CRISIS**__ Child Abuse Emergency NJ Hotline............................................**(** **800)-THE-KIDS...... (800) 792-8610** Suicide "Don't Say Goodbye".....................................................( **262)-HELP.............(262)-4357** Rape Crisis..............................................................................( **201) 487-2227** __ **ALCOHOL/DRUG INFORMATION** __ Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters...........................................( **800) 344-2666** Children of Alcoholics Foundation Inc..........................................( **800) 389-COAF......(212) 754-0656** National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence................. **(** **800) NCA-CALL......(212) 206-6770** The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resource of Bergen County........** ( ** **201) 488-8680** 2NDFLOOR..............................................................................( 888) 222-2228........(2NDFLOOR.org) Community Resource Council....................................................( 201) 343-6543 211 First Call............................................................................( 2-1-1)....................(211firstcall.org) "Nineline".................................................................................( 800)-999-9999........(Nineline.org)
 * //The help lines below are not specialized, and are available to the public for general questions, assistance, and advisory on a variety of different issues.//**

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For families who need help on child behavior health services this link should interest you. This brochure gives you steps for the kind of insurence you should be getting. Also on the back there is a summary about the organization.

[|Bergen_County_Children's_Interagency_Coordinating_Council.pdf]

If you want to learn more about the Family Support Organization of Bergen County this is the link you should be looking at. It gives you background information, their mission, what they do, who they're partners are, and how to find them.

[|Family_Support_Organization_of_Bergen_County.pdf]

An important sign of development is the ability to express genuine interest in the needs of others. Our county has many varied opportunities for students looking to volunteer. This website provides an easy way to match volunteers with local opportunities.

[|www.bergenvolunteers.org]

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So many kids and adults today are dealing with Attention Deficit Disorders, some include Hyperactivity. There is an established support group that meets monthly in Ridgewood at the Valley hospital where adults and teens meet to learn more about resources and current information to help with the treatment of ADD or ADHD. Their website is

[|www.Chadd.org]

All families experience trying times and disruptive periods in the course of raising children. THE FAMILY SUPPORT ORGANIZATION of Bergen county provided a “warm line” that parents can call if they are looking for some kind of help with their children or teens. This is not an emergency “hotline” and is only available during the week. The number is (201) 796-6209.They also offer great speakers and workshops for parents throughout the year. Every Wednesday evening from 7 – 9PM there is a drop in support group open to all. Their website is: [|www.fsobergen.org]




 * articles


 * bullying section of handbook
 * NJ Dpt. of Education - character standards