CPU SEL/Counseling Resources

Click on the tabs at the top of the page for information/resources specific for each grade level/building. New information will be added regularly.

Below, click on the links for resources for talking about the COVID-19 virus:

• CDC: Managing Anxiety & Stress

• SAMHSA: Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

• Child Mind Institute: Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus

• National Association of School Psychologists: Talking with Children about COVID-19

• CDC: Helping Children Cope with Emergencies

• PBS Kids: How to Talk to Your Kids about Coronavirus

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP:

• HACAP - March Mobile Pantry Schedule

• HACAP - April Mobile Pantry Schedule

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness):

NAMI Iowa, a non-crisis free and confidential mental health resource line for children and adults. We are also here to talk with people that are struggling during this time to help them understand and talk through the ways that mental health resources are being provided. We can also talk through coping strategies to help them if they are struggling having to be isolated in their homes alone or with their entire families. With this situation that we are in some people are more financially strained. All of this can cause anxiety, depression and anger to worsen.

The number is 515-254-0417.

We are here to talk and to help.

Need a break from all the COVID-19 coverage? Stressed about balancing this temporary way of life? Visit our Virtual Relaxation Room for peace of mind!