Support Services
Support Services Overview
The Department of Support Services is committed to supporting the educational achievement of all children.
Each department within Support Services is designed to assist in creating a positive learning environment conducive to safe and academic growth, social and emotional development.
Support Services News
The start of a new year often brings fresh energy, reflection, and hope. For children, it can also bring mixed emotions; excitement about what’s ahead, uncertainty about change, and questions about their own abilities. As parents, one of the greatest gifts we can offer our children in the new year is resilience: the ability to adapt, recover from setbacks, and keep going, even when things feel hard.
Additional Resources
Any SUSD family member needing social/emotional assistance is encouraged to contact Shannon Cronn, Director of Support Services.
Partial list of resources available in our community:
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline
- Teen Lifeline: Call 24/7 or Text 602-248-8336
- Crisis Text Line: Text “Home” to 742741
- Crisis Response Network: 602-222-9444
- Scottsdale Police Crisis Team: 480-312-5055
- The Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990 or Text TalkWithUs to 66746
- National Parent Helpline: 1-855-4-A-PARENT (1-855-427-2736)
- Vista Del Camino (City of Scottsdale Food Bank): 480-312-2323
- UMOM: https://umom.org/find-help/
- Family Housing Hub: 602-595-8700
- Youth Resource Center (For People Aged 18-24 Years Old): 480-868-7527
- Arizona 211: Call 2-1-1 or visit https://211arizona.org/
- Arizona Food Bank Network: www.azfoodbanks.org
- Find Help Phoenix: www.findhelpphx.org ** or www.encuentraayudaphx.org **
- Talking to your kids about marijuana **
- Talking to your kids about prescription drugs **
- Supporting Children’s Mental Health: Tips for Parents and Educators **
- Building Resiliency: Helping Children Learn to Weather Tough Times **
- What to Do if You Suspect Your Child is Abusing Drugs or Alcohol **
- Vapes and E-cigarettes – Their Appeal and Your Approach **
- More Information & Resources (AZ.gov)
Contacts
Shannon Cronn, Ed.S.
Director of Support Services
Susan Wertheim
Support Services Coordinator
Support Services Office
(480) 484-6113