Lincoln Park Elementary School
Hot Lines for Kids
We know things are hard being home right now,
away from your friends.
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If it's getting so bad you need some help,
here are some hotlines you can call or text.
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It's anonymous, which means they won't
ask you for personal information.
If you just need to vent, text 2nd Floor 1-888-222-2228
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If you are being abused by an adult, call 1-877-652-2873
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If you feel like you're depressed or
in crisis, text "NJ" to 741741
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If you feel like you might want
to kill yourself, call 1-855-654-6735
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If there is domestic violence
in your home, call 1-800-572-7233
Mrs. Heftler's
Videos
Mrs. Heftler's
Videos
About Me
Jaclyn Heftler, M.Ed., LAC, NCC - School Counselor
Mrs. Heftler has had the privilege of working with the students and staff of Lincoln Park Elementary School for the past nine years. Prior to working as the school counselor, she had the joy of teaching general music to the students of LPES. Mrs. Heftler obtained her Bachelors of Music degree in Music Education and a Masters of Education in Professional Counseling from William Paterson University. She is also a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Mrs. Heftler also hold a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership.
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As the school counselor, Mrs. Heftler works with students individually, in small group settings, and conducts in-class lessons to foster student growth. When working with students individually, Mrs. Heftler adopts a short-term, solution focused approach that is goal oriented.
Relevant Resources
and Articles
Mindfulness For Children
The New York Times
By David Gelles
Helping Student to Reacclimate to Being With Others All Day
Edutopia
By Lori Desautels
The Power of Social and Emotional Learning
By Byron Sanders
Forbes
Morris County Resources List
for Families
Includes mental health resources, housing, food pantries, and other useful pieces of information.
The Morris County Provider Resource Committee
