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
Eating Disorder Awareness Month took place in February, with National Eating Disorders Awareness Week February 24 - March 2. On April 24th, Support Services hosted “Stronger Together,” a community event focused on helping parents and teens understand, prevent, and address eating disorders. The event featured expert speaker Amy Kathleen Lee, who shared her personal experiences, practical strategies for early intervention, open communication, and building resilience.
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
Matt Lins, M ED. MBA
Support Services Coordinator
Support Services Office
(480) 484-6113