Hello!  Thanks for visiting my page.  Below you will find a variety of resources.  I will periodically update this page so check back.  Thanks! 

Link to Main Pittsford CSD Site

Lifeline Crisis Hotline (also to access Mobile Crisis Services):  275-5151.

Pittsford Food Cupboard:  9:30-1:30 Tuesdays and Fridays.  9:30-11:30 the first and third Saturdays of the month.

Food Resources in Monroe County

Foodlink Mobile Pantries

Centers for Disease Control

Monroe County Health Department

NYS Department of Health

Town of Pittsford

Relaxation Techniques:

Here are a variety of different strategies to help with feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed.  Try different ones to see what works best for you.  If it seems weird, that's fine!  I used to think this stuff was weird too, but I've seen it work personally and with lots of kids I work with so take a chance and give it a try!!

Guided Meditations:

• UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center  I recommend the Loving Kindness Meditation.
  • There is also an app for this:  UCLA Mindful App
• Smiling Mind App - This is a free app with lots of good stuff!

 Grounding Techniques:

• Quick Coherence Technique
• 5-4-3-2-1 Technique
• 4-7-8 Breathing Great for relaxing and also to help fall asleep!

"Tapping" aka Emotional Freedom Technique:  Feel free to search other videos.  Below are a few that are aimed at beginners.  give it a try - it's really neat!!

• Intro to Tapping
• A guided demonstration on how to tap