Hello DRES Families! 

Our student support staff at DRES would like to wish our entire Deep Run family a safe and happy summer break. While summertime can be a joyous and restful time for children, it can also present its own stressors and unique challenges. We’d like to share some fun summer activities to promote positive mental health and wellbeing, as well as some crisis and support resources. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our administrative team so they can connect you and your child with school-system support staff.

Mrs. Wohnsigl and Mrs. Fairchild

School Counselors

Summer Activities for Positive Wellbeing:

• The Emotions Candy Game
• 7 Minute Workout for Emotional Regulation
• The Gratitude Game: Pickup Sticks 
• Mental Health Scavenger Hunt *Updated for Staying at home! 
• Howard County Parks and Recreation: Online Camps, Programs, Videos, and Printouts
• Howard County Parks and Rec Scholarship Application 
• Howard County Library
• 35 Virtual Camps and Activities for Children 
• Maryland State Parks 
• Maryland Lakes

Parent Resources: 

• Promoting Psychological Well-Being in Your Kids This Summer: The Importance of Structure
• Healthy Summertime Habits for Kids

Crisis Resources: 

• Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center: 410.531.6677 (Available 24/7)

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• Howard County Mental Health Authority: 410.313.7350
• Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline: 1.800.422.0009 (Available 24/7)
• Maryland Crisis Connect Line: Call 211 and select option 1. Text zip code to 898-211.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): 410.772.9300
• Network of Care: howard.md.networkofcare.org/mh
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255