Health & Wellness
Social-Emotional Support for Students
During this unprecedented time, the social-emotional needs of our students are tremendously important. If you need support, please contact the following School Psychologists, School Social Workers or Counselors by clicking on the appropriate school link below to access information regarding social emotional support for your child:
Oak Park School District Social Work Support
- (K-5) Support for Elementary School Student
- (6-8) Support for Middle School Students (OPPA)
- (9-12) Support for High School Students
Virtual Medical & Mental Health Services for Students
Ascension Michigan School-Base d Health Centers are offering virtual medical & mental services to students. The medical services available are as follows: (COVID-19 symptoms, follow up visits, medication refills, rash, acne, allergies/ sinusitis/ URI, pediatric constipation, asthma refills, contact dermatitis, eye complaint, fever, influenza, pediatric gastroenteritis, headache, insect bites,nose bleeds, Otitis Externa, skin infection, and health education sessions). The mental health services provided are treatment for anxiety, trauma, grief, behavioral/mental health education, psychoeducation, mindfulness, coping skills, and depression.
The services are available from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Health Center will not provide care on site, at this time. Parents/Legal Guardians will need to provide verbal or written consent for services.
You can access the service by calling (248) 398-0199 or by emailing the Nurse Practitioner, Rasanda Dorsey at rasanda.dorsey@ascension.org or the Behavioral Health Counselor, Darryl Allen at Darryl.Allen@ascension.org.
You can access the service by calling 248-398-0199 or by emailing the Nurse Practitioner at rasanda.dorsey@ascension.org, or via telemedicine at the active link for Virtual Medical and Mental Health Services.
Self-Care
Self Care Additional Links to Practice Self-Care & Cope with Stress
Yoga Practices for Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at0PHzBDqyY
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
Social Emotional Learning Resources
30 Things you can do for your emotional health