Common Resources That May Be Needed |
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General Support (When in doubt start here!) |
♦ Nebraska Family Helpline: The Nebraska Family Helpline is available 24/7 to parents and families. Any problem, any time: 1-888-866-8660. ♦ 2-1-1: Directs to all information and supports available during COVID-19. Call 2-1-1 or visit: https://www.211iowa.org/. ♦ Central Navigators: Central Navigation is designed to assure families have access to needed supports and services in an effective and timely manner through collaborative partnerships and community based services and supports. https://www.nebraskachildren.org/what-we-do/community-prevention-systems/community-contacts.html ♦ Medicaid members can access care coordination by calling the number on the back of their Medicaid card. |
Financial & Other Assistance |
♦ Unemployment Insurance Benefits have been expanded during COVID-19: To apply, go to: NEworks.nebraska.gov. ♦ Cash and Other Assistance: For TANF and other state assistance, visit www.accessnebraska.ne.gov or call (800) 383-4278. ♦ Internet and cell phone bills: Call your carrier to see what assistance they offer. Or visit https://www.lifelinesupport.org/ or call Nebraska’s Telephone Assistance Program at (800)526-0017. |
Food & Nutrition |
♦ To find Nebraska Food Pantry locations, please call the Food Bank at 1-855-444-5556. ♦ WIC: Nutrition support for pregnant women, new mothers, children 0-5 (WIC). Telephone at (800) 942-1171 or at: http://signupwic.com/. ♦ Food Stamps (SNAP): Visit www.accessnebraska.ne.gov or call (800) 383-4278. |
Housing |
♦ Metro Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless (Douglas/Sarpy/Pottawattamie, IA): 402-980-8394 www.endhomelessnesstoday.org ♦ Lincoln – http://go.unl.edu/8myp or https://www.facebook.com/ ♦ Rest of the state – http://go.unl.edu/8myp and/or https://www.facebook.com/ ♦ Legal Services: https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org/how-we-help/resources/covid-19-coronavirus/housingcorona/tenants/#TO |
Domestic Violence |
♦ Nebraska’s network of domestic violence and sexual assault programs ensure that a safety net of services are available across our state 24-hours a day. http://www.nebraskacoalition.org/get_help/ ♦ National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) |
Substance Use |
♦ Nebraska Family Helpline: The Nebraska Family Helpline is available 24/7 to parents and families. Any problem, any time: 1-888-866-8660. |
Child Care |
♦ Nebraska Childcare Referral Network: https://www.nechildcarereferral.org/ |
COVID-19 |
♦ NE DHHS: Visit www.dhhs.ne.gov for COVID-19 related guidance and resources. Phone: (402) 552-6645 Toll Free: (833) 998-2275 |
Welcome Back 2020-2021
We want to welcome you to the Counseling Center webpage. When you click on the “Mickle Counselors” tab you can meet the 3 Mickle Counselors. We can’t wait to see our students and talk with families! Please call or email us if you have a question or concern. We are here to help your students be successful and enjoy their Middle School experience.
LOL:
Q: What did the mom chameleon say to her nervous kid on the first day of school?
A: “Don’t worry, you’ll blend right in!”
We made it! Congrats on ending the 2019-2020 year strong!
Youth Gaming Use and Gambling Disorder Presentation
“Youth Gaming: When a Pastime becomes a Problem”
Rise in Juuling and Vaping
SCIP in Lincoln have had an influx of requests for information on Juuling and Vaping. Below is a link to a handout they created that has some educational information as well as links to some informative PSA’s and videos. The 9 minute video by PBS is really good along with the Juul PSA produced by teens.
2018 National School Counseling Week
Did you know that National School Counselor Week is Feb 5-9?!
“School counselors work with all students to remove barriers to learning by addressing students’ academic concerns, career awareness in post-secondary options and social/emotional skills. Comprehensive school counseling programs help to increase student achievement and provide a much-needed resource for students, parents, teachers and administrators. School counselors are integral to student success.” – Kwok-Sze Wong, Ed.D., American School Counselor Association executive director.
Mickle School Counselors:
6th grade- Nicki Hanseling, nhansel@lps.org
7th grade- Patrick Neilly, pneilly@lps.org
8th grade- Craig Penner, cpenner@lps.org
School counselors travel with their group of students throughout their 3 years at Mickle. Please contact your student’s counselor if they can assist your student or family in any way.
IB Program @ Lincoln High To Host Open House
The Career Academy To Host Open House For 8th Graders.
Welcome Back to School!
Click on the “Mickle Counselors” tab above to identify your student’s counselor for contact information. We’re excited for this new school year!
Camp Erin
Grief Support Camp for children and teens who have experienced the death of someone close to them.
Sept 22-24, 2017 Ashland NE
Flyers can be picked up in the Mickle Counseling Center.