Mental Health Services

Dear Sprague Community,

 

No matter what you or your family may be working on or struggling with, we want you to know that there is help here within your community.

Matthew and I attended this month’s Central Council Meeting this past week. The Central Council Meeting is a gathering of all of our Wellesley school PTOs. 

This month’s meeting focused on the wide range of social and emotional resources available within our schools and our community. We heard from Dr. Rob Evans, Executive Director of Human Relations Services (HRS), Lori Cimeno, Director of K-12 Student Services and Maura Renzella, Youth Director for the Wellesley Youth Commission. 

Human Relations Services (HRS) provides Wellesley and surrounding communities with clinical, community education, consultation and employee assistance services. The clinical staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers have experience in child and family therapy and are available to see clients within our community promptly. HRS is a private, non-profit community mental health agency.

It was a very informative discussion and an important topic for every community. During the discussions, two of the panel members both mentioned their concerns for students as they go home without perhaps the same supports that are in place at school. For me as a parent, it was a reminder to continue to be attentive and supportive of my children’s social and emotional needs at home. As a member of our community, it reminded me of the responsibility we have to support each other to learn and find ways to best address the needs of our families and our children.

The PTO is looking to host a few more meetings and special guests next year on topics to help support our local families. Should you have a suggestion on a topic you would like to hear more about, please let me know via email to elaine@themartenfamily.com

Here is a list of articles Dr. Evans (HRS) referred to. He highly recommended these articles to help parents feel more confident and competent.   

You can find out more about HRS and other services in town at Comprehensive Mental Health Services

Our Sprague School Psychologist, Scott Marder, is also available for guidance and support. 

Let’s keep the conversation going. Should you have questions and concerns or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. That’s what community is for!

 

Elaine Marten

 

Sprague PTO Vice President