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This Week in School and Campus Safety
Good morning,
This Weekly Update by the Illinois School and Campus Safety Program provides information on Mental Health Month, COVID-19 mental health resources, face mask guidance, and Anti-Bullying Day.
Thank you for your interest in school and campus safety. However, if you wish to no longer receive our emails, just let me know and I will remove you from our contacts list.
Respectfully,
Laura Black
Program Coordinator
Illinois School and Campus Safety Program
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Mental Health Month and COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
As the nation's struggle with COVID-19 continues, it is important to keep mental health in mind. This is a trying and stressful time, the likes of which many of us have never experienced. Additionally, tomorrow marks the start of May and Mental Health Month. As we all continue to experience this difficult time, we want to share with you resources for both Mental Health Month and mental health resources for COVID-19.
Lastly, the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health put together a
document that includes resources on coping, talking with students, behavioral health, and stress.
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Guidance on Face Masks From IDPH and CDC
With the new emphasis on using face masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC) have provided guidance on face masks, including information on making, wearing, and cleaning masks. To view the
IDPH and
CDC guidance, click the links provided.
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Anti-Bullying Day - May 4th
The United Nations declared May 4th to be
Anti-Bullying Day in 2012. In honor of Anti-Bullying Day, below are some bullying prevention websites offering a variety of resources.
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Upcoming Conferences in Illinois
Cancelled until further notice - April 16, 2020 - Illinois School Safety Conference - Niles, IL
Postponed until 2021 - June 11-12, 2020 - Whatever It Takes Conference - Galesburg, IL
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Illinois School and Campus Safety Program www.ilschoolsafety.org
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