Wellness Newsletter

Winter break is here, holidays can be stressful, there is a global pandemic occurring, and there is so much uncertainty in the world right now. In a nutshell, times are tough. At Shawnee High School, we focus on promoting success, health, and well-being for all our students and staff. It's important to prioritize our mental health and self-care. Mental health influences how you think, feel, and behave in daily life. It also affects your ability to cope with stress, overcome challenges, build relationships, and recover from life's setbacks and hardships. We have created this newsletter to provide resources for our school community. We hope that your family or a loved one can benefit from the items below. Hope you all have a safe and healthy holiday. See you in January!

Ohio CareLine: 1-800-720-9616

Crisis Text Line: Text "4hope" to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Hopeline: 1-800-567-HOPE

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-448-4663

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) announced the release of a four-part video series focused on prevention of suicide and supports for people with mental health concerns. Suicide in Ohio: Conversations, was developed in partnership with the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF). The series features well-known leaders and experts in healthcare, as well as the parents of a young woman who died by suicide, and two University of Toledo football players who share their stories of loss and finding strength in mental health.

Website: https://mha.ohio.gov/Families-Children-and-Adults/Suicide-Prevention#conversation

Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria hosted a social media event focusing on Ohio's Whole Child Framework on December 9th. The event included interviews with two school district superintendents to discuss the whole child initiatives taking place in their districts. The presentation also included video vignettes of schools implementing whole child initiatives and a message from State Board of Education Member and Whole Child Advisory Group member Meryl Johnson on the importance of meeting children’s health and safety needs in order to provide the optimal conditions for learning.

Website: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/Ohio-Supports-the-Whole-Child

Cornerstone of Hope Lima invites you to take part in our Pandemic Hope & Resilience Workshop which will include the following:

• Provide psychoeducation regarding the impact of psychological stress and loss as a result of the pandemic
• Assist participants in self-awareness of losses, stress symptoms, and emotions
• Equip participants with practical skills for healthy coping and healthy thinking, maintaining routine and productivity, being intentionally connective, recognizing strengths, utilizing gratefulness, and implementing forward thinking through a resilient mindset
• Understanding how each individual has been equipped to be resilient and live with hope!

Online at Cornerstoneofhopelima.org under “Services” then “Workshops”

For more information or questions, call 419-581-9138 or email micah.moore@cornerstoneofhope.org

Students A-Go

Email: abagaelw@limashawnee.com
Phone: 419-998-8004

Students Gr-Pe

Email: sharla@limashawnee.com
Phone: 419-998-8004

Students Pf-Z

Email: rexa@limashawnee.com
Phone: 419-998-8004

Guidance Secretary

Email: jeri@limashawnee.com
Phone: 419-998-8004