Resources for Parents

Counseling Services: 

For families seeking counseling services outside of school, our district offers William James College Interface Referral Service as a resource.  Their organization works to match clients (children & adults) with a counselor based on both their area of need & insurance coverage.  The contact number to start the referral process is 888-244-6843 & additional information about the service can be found on their website.
http://: https://interface.williamjames.edu/

Managing Anxiety : Parents might find some of these resources helpful:
Dr. Hunter's letter: Resources to help children manage anxiety

What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kids Guide to Overcoming Anxiety by Dawn Huebner is a user friendly CBT workbook for elementary aged kids.  
What to Do When You Worry Too Much

PBS Kids Article: How to help Kids Cope With Their Worries
How to help kids cope with their worries

PBS Kids Article: Nature as Stress Relief for Kids
Nature as Stress Relief for Kids

For a  booklist of children's literature about mental health: 
https://childmind.org/article/best-childrens-books-about-mental-health/

ADHD: 
"Driven to Distraction" & "Answers to Distraction," & "Delivered from Distraction," all by Ned Hallowell are helpful resources for parents of students with ADHD.  Ned Hallowell Resources

Depression: 
Things you can do to help your child with depression

Financial Assistance Information: 

Bonnie Wilbur                                bwilbur@concordma.gov
Concord Community Services     978-318-3034
Coordinator

• Additional clinical support & area providers can be found at the "COVID-19 Resources" tab on this website.