Teachers' Corner
Welcome Oakcrest High School faculty! This page is designed specifically for you. We hope that it will be a great resource for you as you shape young minds. On this page you will find policies and procedures for sending students to the Teen Center along with other helpful links. If you still have questions please email me directly at darrell.edmonds@atlanticare.org.
Sincerely,
Darrell J. Edmonds, MS
Have you seen one of these recently?
This is what an official pass from the Oakcrest Teen Center looks like. Students are to present this pass to their teacher prior to leaving for their scheduled appointment. If a student does not have a pass please instruct them to visit our website page to request an appointment.
How does a student get their pass?
After a student has been scheduled for an appointment a pass will be sent to their homeroom teacher. In order to ensure confidentiality we place the passes in a small sealed envelope. We normally place the passes in the mail boxes a day before and in some cases, 2 days prior to the student's appointment.
At this point we rely heavily on the homeroom teacher to check their mailbox and distribute the passes.
What if a student is in crisis?
If a student is in crisis, we will make sure that he/she sees an available teen center staff person as soon as possible. It is helpful to receive a call prior to sending the student to the teen center. This allows us to get some insight from you on why the student is being sent to us and it also gives us time to adjust schedules when possible. Our direct extension is -2677.
To refer a student to the Teen Center please use the online form below.
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To access Teen Center consent forms please click
here.
S.O.A.R. Student recognition program
Standing Out Above the Rest
The Oakcrest Teen Center is initiating this new program to recognize students that are making the best of their high school experience. For students to qualify to be considered a SOARing Falcon they must have all of the following:
- An 85 average in all courses at the end of the marking period.
- No discipline referrals for the previous calendar month.
- Study Hall teacher recommendation.
We have developed a short form for study hall teachers to make their recomendation. This form should take no longer that 1 minute to complete.
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Below are some links that may be helpful
Stress Management
Quick tips for indentifying stressors and dealing with them.
Two audio relaxation exercises using progressive body relaxation. By relaxing the body the mind follows. Takes a bit of practice to get the full effect but worth it. You can download the exercises to your MP3 player and so have them with you wherever you are!
Audio meditations that help walk you through meditations. Many people find these relaxing. You can also download them to your MP3 player and so have them with you wherever you are!
Loyola College Counseling center website on relaxation. Great listing of websites with information on relaxation, downloadable exercises and relaxing music.
Autism and Asperger's Support
A great site for information and resources on Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome. One of the web’s best.
Information on Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome as well as recommended readings, articles by parents and those with Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome
A UK site. Has wonderful range of information and resources for parents of and students with Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome
What is Asperger’s Syndrome page
Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome treatment and research
Great site including information and links for parents, teachers, partners, etc of those with Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome
Good for information on Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome as well as some internet based resources
A short primer on behaviors typically seen in classroom with students with Asperger’s Syndrome and tips on how to handle them.
First place to go on the web if you or someone you love has an eating disorder. A wonderful source of information, resources (treatment, support (online and off), etc). Have chat forums where one can seek help from peers coping with an eating disorder as well as professional assistance. All forums are monitored by mental health professionals to help assure the most helpful environment.
Website for the National Eating Disorder Association. Good source of information.
Large variety of links of Eating Disorder websites and resources
Government Assistance
Federal website where you can find out which of 50 major federal assistance programs you may qualify for. You answer the questions and at the end you will informed which programs you qualify for and how to apply.
NJ state website where you can find out which of 20 major NJ state assistance programs you may qualify for. You answer the questions and at the end you will informed which programs you qualify for and how to apply.
NJ Housing and Urban Development office. Has a large variety of assistance resources for those needing help to pay their utility bills, keep their house (risk of foreclosure), looking for subsided apartments, etc.
Medication Cost Assistance
List of pharmaceutical company programs for assistance in paying for common mental health medications.
NJ State website for finding programs for assistance in paying for medications. Follow the directions on the page to find out if you qualify.
PPA (Partnership for Prescription Assistance). A pharmaceutical company website where you can find out if you qualify for any of their programs in help paying for prescription medications
NJ State Department of Human Services. From here you can access programs for Mental health, Welfare, Medical, Addiction, Disability and Family services and resources. A good place to look for a variety of services through the state.
A site where you can search any topic relating to Medicare. It can help cut down the time it takes to get you specific Medicare questions answered.
NJ state program to provide Health Insurance coverage for family with children under 18 years of age. The links of the left will walk you through who is eligible and the application process.
Death Support Groups
The Alcove's mission is to provide a safe place where children and their families who are grieving the death of a loved one can receive comfort and support through the healing process.
Compassionate Friends is a support group for parents who have suffered the death of a child. Local chapters can be located under “local chapters” then under chapter locator.
A listing of books and resources on coping with death (war, family, friend, etc)
Articles, books and email based support groups for those who have suffered a loss. A $10 subscription fee is charged for the support groups to fund the website. All other services are free of charge.
For those who have suffered the death of a brother or sister.
LBGT
PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). A group advocating for acceptance for gays, lesbian, bisexuals and the transgendered. Books, resources and internet resources addressing LBGT issues are provided.
GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network). An advocacy group for LBGT causes. Has resources as well as links for LBGT issues.
Gables of Cape May. Advocacy group for LBGT causes. Have local events, listing of restaurants, etc that are LBGT friendly and links to other LBGT resources.
The League Foundation provides college scholarships for LGBT students.
Mental Health Information
Helpguide. An excellent site with easy to read information on mental health disorders (symptoms, tips for coping, etc) and healthy living. A recommended site.
A great site for information and resources on a wide range of mental illness and mental health subjects. A recommended first place to look for anyone that either is suffering from a mental illness or has a loved one who does. Also has chat forums (separate ones for each issue) where people can support and help each other.
Has a large amount of useful information on different mental health conditions and issues. Also has a treatment provider locater.
Psych Central has a large variety of articles and information on mental health problems, ways of dealing with life problems, etc. A good overall site for psychological information.
A large variety of articles on a variety of mental health disorders and mental health topics. A good place to start in getting general information on a mental health disorder.
Psychology Today is full of interesting articles on psychology and living. It also has an excellent encyclopedia on mental health disorders.
Self-Injury
Quick overview of self-Injury and how to handle it for school personnel.
