The school campuses may be closed, but Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) is still open for business and working with students every day. Your donation in this time of crisis is more critical than ever.
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COVID-19 Response: Mental Health Support for Safer Students, Stronger Schools
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For students, social distancing and school closures related to COVID-19 means sustained social isolation, a loss of support networks, and a profound disruption of the routines they rely on to make sense of the world. Similarly, COVID-19 has financially devastated families, many of whom were struggling already, creating more tension within the family unit. During times of crisis/uncertainty, children require guidance on how to effectively deal with trauma and develop resilience, support which may be lacking in the home.
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With the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic ongoing, we have reached out to our network of community partners, service providers, and school districts. By coordinating and collaborating with schools, districts, and other nonprofits, we have compiled a resource list to help with basic needs, online learning, and mental/ behavioral health. See below to learn more. To see the full list, please visit our COVID-19 Resource Center at
cisdallas.org/covid19.
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Tips for Surviving at Home
by Maddie Worley, LMSW, Senior Clinical Services Coordinator
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“This feels a lot like 9/11” is what my mom told me as I called to check in with my parents after, one-by-one, cities in Texas started shutting down and implementing “shelter-in-place” policies. I was still a kid when September 11, 2001 happened, but I was in a foreign country, and the uncertainty we felt then is eerily familiar now.
How can we create some normalcy in the midst of chaos? I am not an expert in any of this, but here are some things that have helped me.
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Guidance from the CDC Regarding COVID-19
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The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. How you respond to the outbreak can depend on your background, the things that make you different from other people, and the community where you live.
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Tee Off with CISDR on September 28!
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Plans for the
9th Annual CISDR Golf Tournament are in full swing! Along with Title Sponsor
Flowserve and Presenting Sponsors
Ryan and
AT&T, CISDR welcomes long-time sponsors
KPMG as a Diamond Sponsor, along with
PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) at the Platinum level and
Deloitte at the Gold level.
The tournament will be held on September 28, 2020 at Hackberry Creek Country Club in Irving, Texas. Sponsorships are available at the Platinum through Bronze level as well as promotional sponsorships. Please contact James Fisher at
JamesF@cisdallas.org or 214-837-0955 ext. 267 with any questions.
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Support CISDR with Amazon Smile
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With the world locked down, a lot more people are turning to online shopping. Now you can support Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region while ordering from Amazon. Use the link below to select CISDR as your
Amazon Smile charity of choice. Amazon will then donate 0.5% of your purchases to us. Every bit helps to support our students!
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Training and Event Calendar
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Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid
- Rescheduling: Dates to Be Announced
9th Annual CISDR Golf Tournament
- Monday, September 28, 2020
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Stay Connected to Our Community!
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The mission of Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
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