Video: Using Social Stories For Mask Wearing A short video for parents on what, why, when, and how to use social stories with your child for mask-wearing. This impactful video presented by Ms. Jessica Habib has examples to help your child better transition for their future health and safety. Source: njcie.org/irvington
Self-Care for Parents Parents & Caretakers, here is some sound advice for your own self-care during these challenging times! Human beings like certainty. We are hard-wired to want to know what is happening when and to notice things that feel threatening to us. When things feel uncertain or when we don’t generally feel safe, it’s normal to ... Click Here to Read More
How Can I Keep My Young Child Busy at Home? Without in-person school to keep our little ones busy, many of us are left with trying to keep our children busy at home. We don’t want them on screens all the time, but we may be out of ideas for how to occupy their time. If we’re ... Click Here to Read More
Mental Health Resources Near You Irvington Counseling Center 21-29 Wagner Place Irvington, NJ 07111 973-399-3132 Rutger’s University Behavioral Health Care 183 South Orange Avenue Newark, NJ 07103-2770 973-912-6100 Mt. Caramel Guild Behavioral Health Care 58 Freeman Street Newark, NJ 07102 973 -596-4190 The Bridge 1253 Clinton Ave Irvington, NJ 07111 Youth Development Clinic 500 Broad ... Click Here to Read More
Focusing on Your Wellness We all have many feelings swirling around during this time. Some of these feelings may even conflict with each other, or change depending on the day, or even over the course of a single day. Some of us may have lost loved ones during this time. For others, this experience may bring up ... Click Here to Read More
Signs of Stress in Your Teen Your teen is dealing with a lot right now due to all the many changes we are experiencing due to the pandemic. Without appropriate support, stressed-out teens may be at a higher risk for mental health problems, academic problems, and health issues. So it's important to be on the lookout for ... Click Here to Read More
Offered and Organized by MAYOR TONY VAUSS and the IRVINGTON MUNICIPAL COUNCIL LOCATION: IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 1253 CLINTON AVENUE IRVINGTON, NEW JERSEY (Enter through the rear entrance) Room 123 EVERY FRIDAY BETWEEN 9:00AM UNITL 5:00PM No appointment is necessary. Testing is conducted on a first come first serve basis. Prescription is required.* You must bring a written prescription from ... Click Here to Read More
Get Help Navigating This New Normal November 23, 2020, 6-7 pm Discover new opportunities to build connections with your children and support them socially/emotionally and with their technology. **Parents who participate will have a chance to win a $25 Shoprite gift card** Virtual session using Zoom Zoom Link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8300284816 Hosted by Ms. Vasquez (Irvington High School) and Ms. ... Click Here to Read More
Meet Link - Union Avenue Virtual Bring Your Parent to School Day