Mental Health Resources
If you are in need of mental health services during the extended break, please reach out to one of the following organizations or contact our social worker and school counselors via their contact information below.
- COVID-19 Family Resources
- Crisis Text Line: Text the keyword “4hope” to 741741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor within 5 minutes.
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990.
This is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions to an event like the coronavirus.
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline - Check out the Facebook page for the MHARS Board of Lorain County (Mental Health. Addiction & Recovery Services Board)
- 24/7 Mental Health Emergency Crisis Line - 1-800-888-6161
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
- Texting Mental Health Crisis Line – Text 4Hope to 741741
- Mental Health Navigator Line - 440-240-7025 Call to get connected to mental health services/counseling in Lorain County
- Learn about ways to support your child's health and well-being @ ODE: Supporting Your Child’s Social, Emotional and Behavioral Health
- The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) today joined with Governor Mike DeWine and RecoveryOhio to launch a new, toll-free Careline to provide emotional support for Ohioans who are experiencing stress, anxiety, fear, sadness and loneliness amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ohioans may call 1-800-720-9616 to connect with trained counselors for 24/7 support. The Careline is staffed by credentialed counselors who have been trained to provide free, confidential support for a wide range of needs, including mental health concerns, substance use, problem gambling, and more. Individuals experiencing an acute crisis can still reach out to the Ohio Crisis Text Line (keyword 4HOPE to 741 741) or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255).
- Learn Helpful Ways for Talking to Your Child About
During the school closure, counselors will be checking e-mail and voicemail during typical school hours.
School Social Worker
Deanna Watts, LSW, LSSW
Keystone & Firelands School Districts
ESC of Lorain County
Cell: 440-334-8801
deanna.watts@keystoneschools.org
Prevention Educator
Sarah Andrews
LCADA Way
s.andrews@thelcadaway.org
YouTube Channel @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHw2YFb7URQzNvjMKZlTgw/about
Follow her on Twitter @MsSarahPrevent1
Keystone Elementary School (Grades K-5)
Counselor: Mrs. Anna Turner
Anna.Turner@keystoneschools.org
440-355-2306
Google Classroom Code: nyqiqvc
Keystone Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Counselor: Mrs. Kristen Lazard
Kristen.Lazard@keystoneschools.org
440-355-2207
Google Classroom Code: ybh7aye
Keystone High School (Grades 9 and 11)
Twitter: @KeystoneCouns
Counselor: Mrs. Meghann Gallo
Meghann.Gallo@keystoneschools.org
440-355-2395
Remind Text Messaging:
Grade 9: @keyhs2023
Grade 11: @keyhs2021
Google Classroom Code:
Grade 9: f4veeav
Grade 11: q5zllet
Keystone High School (Grades 10 and 12)
Twitter: @KeystoneCouns
Counselor: Ms. Alyssa Schwedt
Alyssa.Schwedt@keystoneschools.org
440-355-2393
Remind Text Messaging:
Grade 10: @keystone22
Grade 12: @key2020
Google Classroom Code:
Grade 10: krn74li
Grade 12: u4evnff