•  As the cast of High School Musical Would Say, "We're All In This Together!" The Pottsville Area High School is proud to help students and their families with resources to help with issues such as Academics, Peer Issues, Mental Health, Additiction, Truancy, and so much more. 

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    On this page Guidance will post information, resources, and activities to help everyone. If you've got a question, or you need assistance, we hope you will find the answers here! 
     
    POTTSVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT RESOURCES:
     
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    SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SERVICES OFFERED:
    School Social Workers: 
    PAHS: Jessica Coyle, 570-621-2972 jcoyle@pottsville.k12.pa.us    
    DHH: Jennifer Brant 
    JSC: Migdalia Guniskey, 570-621-2948, mgunoskey@pottsville.k12.pa.us 

    School Counselors:
    Students whose last name begin with:
    A to G: Mr. John Gradwell, 570-618-6501, jgradwell@pottsville.k12.pa.us
    H to O: Mrs. Cindy Stasulli 570-621-2964 cstasulli@pottsville.k12.pa.us
    P to Z: Mrs. Mary Beth Conville 570-621-2965 mbconville@pottsville.k12.pa.us
     
     
    COUNTY AND NATIONAL RESOURCES:
     
    VAPING PREVENTION RESOURCES
    Click the links to find the help you or someone you know needs. Vaping Prevention Resources  

    MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES  

    The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline CLICK HERE

    The Mental Health Support Line can be reached toll-free, 24/7 at 1-855-284-2494. 
    Meditation for Teenagers Stress & Anxiety - Guided Meditation for Teens  RELAX HERE
     
    MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN SCHUYLKILL COUNTY SEE LIST HERE
     
    SCHUYLKILL COUNTY DRUG & ALCOHOL CLICK HERE
     
     
    THE BEACON WELLNESS NEWSLETTER
    February 2023
    This month’s Reschini newsletter discusses the topics of the “What’s the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety”, “Food Tolerance vs. Food Allergy” and “Learn How to Control Asthma”.  If one or more pets are a part of your family, you may want to check out the app called “Pet Desk” to organize and set reminders for your their health needs. CLICK HERE
     
    May 2022
    This month’s attached Reschini newsletter includes the topics of “Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicines”, “How to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables” and “Nurtured by Nature”.   They included an app called “Sworkit Kids” which is an exercise and fitness app geared toward children. CLICK HERE
     
    ACADEMIC RESOURCES: 

    KHAN ACADEMY:
    SAT, ACT, AND ACADEMIC CLASS PREP Check out every subject and every grade level for free.  
    For free. For everyone. Forever.   https://www.khanacademy.org/

     

    Online Tutoring and Homework Helphttps://www.tutor.com/

     
    SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS RESOURCES
     
    Resources on the SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES page were intentionally chosen to provide support and are not all inclusive.
     
    Topics addressed include:
    -        Creating a safe virtual learning environment
    o   Online safety resources
    o   Virtual backgrounds
    o   Tutorials and resources
    -        Managing and coping with emotions
    o   Managing your child’s emotions when you’re stressed
    o   Coping with emotions during stressful times
    o   Resources on managing emotions for youth
    -        Promoting positive learning climates online and at home
    o   Tools and resources to address safety, support, and social & emotional learning
    -        Self-care for families and youth
    o   How to self-care when you work from home and your child is learning from home
    o   Family self-care strategies
    o   Youth self-care strategies
    -        Talking to youth about the pandemic
    o   Resources for addressing COVID-19 discussions

    Housing problems?
    Here are two flyers with many valuable resources and contact numbers:2023 HOMELESS RESOURCES  2023 SCHUYLKILL COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE

    Free Online Events and Activities for Kids

    Provide some structure and schedule to your family's day (updated regularly). By Frannie Ucciferri 
    Free Online Events and Activities for Kids at Home