Salem Public Schools is committed to supporting the overall well-being of our students and believe mental health is an important part of overall health. We currently partner with Cartwheel to support the mental health needs of our students via virtual therapy with licensed clinicians.
- PREVIOUSLY: A student had to be identified and referred for these services by our school team.
- NOW: You can now request these services directly for your child.
Oftentimes, families are the first to recognize that their child might need mental health support so we want to make it as easy as possible for your family to access these services.
Common signs to determine if your child might benefit from this support:
- Changes in mood or behavior
- Changes in eating or sleeping patterns
- Declining academic performance
- Withdrawal from friends or activities
- Increased anxiety or stress
- Expressing feelings of sadness or hopelessness
- Experiencing transition (related to life, family, peers, school)
- Exposure to a traumatic event
For more information, view the below graphic, contact your child’s City Connects Coordinator/School Counselor or visit Cartwheel.com.
SPS Community Resources
ADHD
Grief & Loss
- Grief and Children
- Coalition to Support Grieving Students
- Supporting Grieving Kids
- Telling a Child About a Loss
- Making Space for Grief
Divorce & Family Stress
Domestic Resources
- Affordable Health Insurance
- Affordable Internet Options: My Move | Lifeline
- Heating and Fuel Assistance:
- Extreme Cold Safety Tips
Parenting Resources
- Massachusetts Partnership for Youth Offers Parenting Resource
- BRYT Family Learning Sessions & Parents-Supporting-Parents Conversations
Homework Stress
- How Parents Can Create a Nightly Homework Ritual for Reluctant Children
- Sample Homework Contract for Older Students
- Sample Homework Contract for Younger Students
Screen & Social Media Addiction
- Why Wait Until 8th
- How to Say “No” Effectively to Screen Time
- How to Manage Screen Time on Your Child’s Apple Device
- What Happens When Teens Try To Disconnect From Tech For Three Days
- Social Media Contract for Kids
- A Parent’s Guide to Snapchat
- 5 Uncomfortable Facts About Instagram Every Parent Should Know
- How Parents Can Help Kids Navigate the Pressures of Their Digital Lives
- Why Social Media is Not Smart for Middle School Kids
Bullying & Peer Conflict
- Middle School Misfortunes Then and Now, One Teacher’s Take
- 5 Do’s and Don’ts of Helping Kids Handle Bullying
Cutting & Self Injury
Executive Functioning
Gender Identity & Sexuality
- NAGLY
- Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
- Let’s Be Honest Parent Education Workshops
- Understanding Gender
- Gingerbread Person V2.0
Anxiety
- 10 Reasons Teens Have So Much Anxiety Today
- How to Handle Anxiety-Fueled Refusals To Go To School
- How to Help a Child Struggling with Anxiety
Depression
Behavior Disorders
Trauma Affected Children
- The Impact of Trauma on Children’s Mental Health
- How Trauma Affects Kids in School
- Helping Traumatized Children Learn
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Eating Disorders
Suicide
- Teen Suicide is on the Increase and the Question is Why?
- 13 Reasons Why We Need to Talk About Suicide
