Mental Health & Wellness

Berlin Central School District would like to offer Mental Health and Wellness Resources to the community through the links and attachments below. Please also feel free to contact Jill Augustine, our Substance Abuse Prevention Counselor, at jaugustine@berlincentral.org.

Virtual Teen Summer Symposium on Human Rights – Monday June 29 – Wednesday July 1

Now in its sixth year, the Capital Region Institute for Human Rights Teen Summer Symposium is a
three-day workshop open to incoming high school freshmen through graduating seniors, who are
interested in current events, social justice, and international relations. Through participating in
activities and discussions, you’ll develop the leadership skills and tools to have a positive impact on the
world. See a flyer with more information here.

Prevention links:

If you are in need of Naloxone (Narcan), text “NARCAN” to 21000 to arrange for curbside delivery. See a flyer from Rensselaer County here.

https://www.drugabuse.gov  (NIDA) National Institute on Drug Abuse

https://www.samhsa.gov/  (SAMSHA) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

https://www.oasas.ny.gov/  (OASAS) New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services

https://www.combataddiction.ny.gov/  a N.Y. State Educational Initiative

https://www.oasas.ny.gov/gambling/index.cfm  regarding gambling problems

http://www.rensco.com/departments/mental-health/  Rensselaer County Department of Mental Health (including substance abuse)

Vaping

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/health/vaping-illness-tracker.html

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lung-disease.html

DOCUMENTS FOR DOWNLOAD

Helpline Flyer
Mental Health Wellness
MH and Addiction Resources
Navigation Guide
SAP Updated Brochure
Your-Childs-Treatment-Roadmap-A-Guide-to-Navigating-the-Addiction-Treatment-System