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Community Support Guides
Community Support Guides
This resource guide provides a list of behavioral health, legal, and food and clothing programs, institutions, and services available in our local community.
The District does not endorse or recommend any service provider, and no employee of the District is authorized to make any such endorsement or recommendation. The district has not investigated the background, qualifications, licensing status, criminal record status, abilities, fees charged, or results achieved by any service provider on this list. The District does not make any representation that any person on this list is competent or qualified, nor does the District make any representation that any person NOT on this list is NOT competent or qualified.
BEFORE HIRING ANY PRIVATE SERVICE PROVIDER, YOU SHOULD INVESTIGATE AND SATISFY YOURSELF IN ALL PARTICULARS CONCERNING SUCH PERSON. FURNISHING THIS LIST DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REFERRAL OF THE STUDENT BY THE DISTRICT TO ANY SERVICE PROVIDER.
Mental Health Treatment Options for Students
Mental Health Treatment Options for Students
The Locker
The Locker
The Locker is a non-profit organization that provides students with daily-life neccessities. Please contact your school counselor if your student is in need of shoes, clothing, hygiene products, snacks, water, and school supplies .
School-Based Therapy
School-Based Therapy
School Based Therapy (SBT) is provided by a Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), or Licensed Professional Counselor Associates (LPC-Associate). The primary role of the School Based Therapist is to provide short-term, early intervention, transitional, and solution-focused brief counseling for students in grades K-12. If a student's need goes beyond the support provided in schools, the School Based Therapist works with the family to connect the student to a mental health professional within the community.
The School Based Therapist has an office on campus and visits with students during the school day. The School Based Therapist works closely with the school counselors.
The Caring Place
The Caring Place
The Caring Place supports members of the community by providing basic human needs.
Carver Center for Families
Carver Center for Families
The Carver Center for Families (CCF) is a family resource center (FRC) that nurtures the health and well-being of children, youth, and families. Located in here in Georgetown, the Carver Center provides navigated support for basic needs, children/family services, education/out of school programs/job readiness, mental health providers, healthcare/physical therapy providers, housing or utility assistance, community support, and senior assistance.
Backpack Buddies
Backpack Buddies
Georgetown Backpack Buddies supports children in GISD in need of food during weekends and summer months. Students are eligible for this program is they qualify for the "free or reduced priced lunch" program. Please contact your school counselor for more information.
ParentU
ParentU
GISD created ParentU to provide parents with appropriate resources to enhance academic achievement and educational experiences.
GISD Virtual Calming Site
GISD Virtual Calming Site
GISD created a website with numerous stress relieving strategies and activities.
Executive Functions
Executive Functions
Students in middle school are challenged with adapting to the expectation of various tasks. Being organized, managing their emotions, time management, academic challenges, and even navigating friendships can feel overwhelming. It is important for parents and educators to know how a child's executive functions play a role in their daily lives, and learn ways that they can support students who may be struggling with lower executive functions throughout their middle school years. Click on the graphic for more information.
The Yes Brain/Mood Meter
The Yes Brain/Mood Meter
GISD Counseling Department created a wonderful presentation about the Yes Brain and the science behind how the Yes Brain can help students learn better (in addition to several other benefits).
Anxiety
Anxiety
Life can be stressful, and students may specifically be stressed about grades, friends, family, or the future. The body's reaction to stress is often expressed as anxiety, or the feeling of intense unease and discomfort. When that anxious feeling starts to interfere with day-to-day functioning, a student may need additional support to better cope with life's stressors. Click the graphic for more information.
Social Media and the Digital World
Social Media and the Digital World
For more information about how to educate and protect your child in this digital world, please refer to our Online Safety page.
The Jason Foundation
The Jason Foundation
Educate yourself about the "Silent Epidemic" of youth suicide. The Jason Foundation provides a wealth of free resources for suicide prevention (information about warning signs and tools for prevention).
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention works with Congress to provide numerous resources for those struggling with suicide ideation or in a crisis, as well as their loved ones.
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