Huerfano Re-1 has a Wellness Policy in place to support and facilitate learning through good nutrition and physical activity, as well as offer support and resources for mental, social, and physical well-being. The Committee is made up of board members, administrators, the school nurse, food service management, school counselors, teachers, parents, students and community members. Below are links to websites where you can visit for more information about specific topics.
SUICIDE PREVENTION
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/categories/services-and-information/health/prevention-and-wellness/suicide-prevention
Colorado Crisis Services https://coloradocrisisservices.org/
Suicide Prevention Hotline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now
HEALTHY EATING
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 25_Healthy_Snacks_for_Kids_handout
ChooseMYPlate Cut_Back_on_Your_Kids_Sweet_Treats_handout
ChooseMyPlate Kid_Friendly_Fruits_and_Veggies_handout
Caring for Kids https://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/healthy_eating_for_children
Kids Health https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/habits.html#catendocrine
HEALTHY CLASSROOM PARTY ALTERNATIVES
Action For Healthy Kids https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/activity/healthy-active-parties/
eXtension https://articles.extension.org/pages/73399/feature-series:-healthy-classroom-celebrations
CDC https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/npao/celebrations_rewards.htm
Alliance for a Healthier Generation https://www.healthiergeneration.org/take-action/schools/wellness-topics/smart-snacks/celebrations
Birthday Party Healthy Choice Birthday Menu
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION
Communities That Care https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/ctc
CDC https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/substance-use/pdf/dash-substance-use-fact-sheet.pdf
The Recovery Village https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/teen-addiction/
ADOLESCENT AND SCHOOL HEALTH
Casel https://casel.org/
CDC https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/factsheets/index.htm
BRAIN BREAKS FOR CLASSROOMS
Unicef https://www.unicefkidpower.org/brain-breaks-for-kids/
Child’s Play in Action https://www.childsplayinaction.com/18-brain-breaks-make-kids-minds-happy/
Teaching Mama https://teachingmama.org/brain-breaks-for-kids/
Minds in Bloom https://minds-in-bloom.com/20-three-minute-brain-breaks/
GoNoodle http://www.gonoodle.com
DEPRESSION
NIH https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/teen-depression/index.shtml
Teen Mental Health https://mentalhealthliteracy.org/mental-disorders/depression/