Mental Health Resources

DO YOU NEED HELP? The Central Islip Administration, Faculty, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Staff are all here and available to help. It is OK to not be OK! If you need help please visit the NAMI Help Line website or reach out to any of our school psychologists, or social workers. Please see below for additional resources and help.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Dial 988 (English and Spanish Help).

Sources of Community-Based Services for Mental Health Services and Support

Central Islip Union Free School District Mental Health Community Resource Directory. Sources of Community Based Services for Mental Health Services and Support.

Mental Health Community Resource Directory (English)

Mental Health Community Resource Directory (Spanish)

Mental Health Community Resource Directory (Haitian Creole)

The information contained in this directory is the property of the Central Islip UFSD for the use of the Central Islip Community, Parents, Students and Employees. All other uses are strictly prohibited.

Grade Band Objectives

Kindergarten- 2^nd Grade

Students will be able to recognize healthy and unhealthy relationships.
Students will understand that abuse can occur in any relationship.
Students will understand that their body is theirs and it deserves respect as well as know that some parts of their body are private.
Students will be able to identify and define whether a touch is a “comfortable”, “uncomfortable” or “confusing” touch.
Students will be able to understand how to refuse uncomfortable touches.
Students will be able to comprehend “No, Go and Tell.”
Students will know what keeps them safe when on the Internet; including not sharing personal information.
Students will be able to identify by name two trusted adults who can help with any issues or problems, or identify a safe adult if lost, hurt, or in need of help.
Students will be able to identify the difference between a safe and unsafe secret, when there is an unsafe secret, they must tell a trusted adult.
Students will be able to identify adults that they can trust and talk to about uncomfortable touch or unsafe secrets.
Students will be aware of unknown individuals who claim to know the child or his/her family.
Students will be able to understand that abuse, including exploitation, is never the student’s fault.

3^rd Grade- 4^th Grade

Students will be able to recognize healthy and unhealthy relationships.
Students will understand that abuse can occur in any relationship.
Students will be able to identify the bathing suit zone.
Students will have a deeper understanding of “comfortable”, “uncomfortable” or “confusing” touch.
Students will be able to use “No, Go and Tell” to seek help from a trusted adult.
Students will know what keeps them safe when on the Internet; including not sharing personal information.
Students will be able to recognize that their body belongs to them and they have the right to say when and how someone else can touch it.
Students will be able to set personal boundaries and respect the personal boundaries of others.
Students will be able to identify and seek help if unhealthy and unsafe behaviors and situations occur, including bullying and abuse.
Students will be able to quit or refuse to play games involving inappropriate touching.
Students will be able to understand that abuse, including exploitation and trafficking, is never the student’s fault.

5^th Grade- 6^th Grade

Students will be able to recognize healthy and unhealthy relationships.
Students will understand that abuse can occur in any relationship.
Students will be able to describe and understand healthy and safe personal choices.
Students will be able to identify and seek help if unhealthy and unsafe behaviors and situations occur, including bullying and abuse.
Students will be able to identify safe adults that they can report to when confronted with potentially unhealthy or unsafe situations.
Students will be able to use “No, Go and Tell” to seek help from a trusted adult.
Students will know what keeps them safe when on the Internet; including not sharing personal information.
Students will be able to refuse to go alone to meet online acquaintances/strangers.
Students will understand the basic concept of manipulations and lures.
Students will be able to identify different ways that perpetrators might use “lures”.
Students will be able to understand that abuse, including exploitation and trafficking, is never the student’s fault.

7^th Grade- 8^th Grade

Students will be able to recognize healthy and unhealthy relationships, including romantic relationships.
Students will understand how to set personal boundaries and limits on relationships and honor the boundaries of others.
Students will understand that abuse can occur in any relationship and understand the various types of manipulations and lures.
Students will understand they can stand up for themselves and say “no” without feeling guilty.
Students will be able to help a friend who is in a potentially abusive situation find a trusted adult.
Students will be able to identify abuse that may occur in person and online: physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect.
Students will identify safe adults and peers or seek professional help such as help/abuse lines, counselors, etc.
Students will understand the risk caused by sending, requesting, and/or sharing inappropriate materials.
Students will be able to understand the importance of keeping personal information private while online.
Students will know what keeps them safe when on the Internet by refusing to post, send, or forward inappropriate images of self or others and know how to set privacy settings on social media.
Students will understand that abuse, exploitation, and trafficking, is never the student’s fault and help is available.

Five Core Competencies

Self-awareness: The ability to understand one’s emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior across contexts. This includes capacities to recognize one’s strengths and limitations with a well-grounded sense of confidence and purpose.
Self-management: The ability to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and achieve goals and aspirations. This includes delaying gratification, managing stress, feeling motivated, and having the agency to accomplish personal and collective goals.
Social awareness: The ability to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and contexts. This includes the capacities to feel compassion for others, understand broader historical and social norms for behavior in different settings, and recognize family, school, and community resources and supports.
Responsible decision-making: The abilities to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations. This includes the capacities to consider ethical standards and safety concerns, and to evaluate the benefits and consequences of various actions for personal, social, and collective well-being.
Relationship skills: The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups. This includes the capacities to communicate clearly, listen actively, cooperate, work collaboratively to problem solve and negotiate conflict constructively, navigate settings with differing social and cultural demands and opportunities, provide leadership, and seek or offer help when needed.

Parent University

The Central Islip School District hosts parent workshops throughout the school year to support the community on a variety of topics and areas of interest. Please visit the parent university webpage for our workshop calendar and additional details. Workshops are always presented in English and Spanish!

Cyber Bullying
Social Media Safety
Strategies for Dealing with Challenging Behaviors
Dealing with Grief
Managing Anxiety
Setting Boundaries
Summer Safety

The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction is always looking for new ways to engage with our families and meet their needs. If there are any suggestions or ideas for future workshops that you would like to see, please don’t hesitate to reach out at 631-348-5002 or email her directly at jiafrate@centralislip.k12.ny.us.

Parent University Webpage