Take time to talk with your child or teen about the COVID-19 outbreak. Answer questions and
share facts about COVID-19 in a way that your child or teen can understand.
Limit your family’s exposure to news coverage of the event, including social media. Children may misinterpret what they hear and can be frightened about something they do not understand.
Try to keep up with regular routines. If schools are closed, create a schedule for learning activities and relaxing or fun activities.
Be a role model. Take breaks, get plenty of sleep, exercise, and eat well. Connect with your friends and family members.
Reassure your child or teen that they are safe. Let them know it is ok if they feel upset. Share with them how you deal with your own stress so that they can learn how to cope from you.
White Bird's
HOOTS (Helping Out Our Teens in Schools) program provides mobile crisis response support to Eugene School District 4J and other high schools. It is offering mental health support by phone for high school students, families and staff while schools are closed. Staff are able to provide short-term counseling, resource referrals and Oregon Health pLan sign-up. HOOTS is available weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Students, families and staff of Churchill, North Eugene, Sheldon, South Eugene, ECCO, Network Charter, Wellsprings, Twin Rivers Charter, Willamette High School and Kalapuya should call: 541-246-2342.
- Students, families and staff of the Academy of Arts and Academics, Gateways, Springfield High School, Thurston High School and Oakridge High School should call: 541-246-2332.
- 15th Night will also continue to offer support and resources for unhoused youth and those working with them via phone and text at 541-246-4046.