5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th students --> grade please use form above.
KG, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade students --> parent/guardians can email us directly or ask teacher!
Amber Diederich
Social Emotional Learning Specialist
amber.diederich@
jeffco.k12.co.us
303-982-8683
Leslie Mecca
Counselor
leslie.mecca@
jeffco.k12.co.us
303-982-8674
bryan
racz
Counselor
bryan.racz@
jeffco.k12.co.us
303-982-
Announcements
meet the mental health team at conferences
The BCK8 mental health team would like to invite you all to come share some snacks and receive information about services we provide for your children. Please join us on February 15th and 16th during conference times in Tami Motherway’s office. There will be signs/staff to show you where to go. We look forward to having you!
FAMILY RESOURCES
Housing
Jeffco Adelante - connect with a community navigator representative who will connect you with resources
United Way 2-1-1 - Statewide Resource connecting families with food, shelter, rental assistance, child care, etc.
lgbtqia
The Trevor Project - crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
The Center's Rainbow Alley - safe, brave space where LGBTQ youth (ages 11-21) and their allies find support and acceptance. We provide a drop-in space, youth-led events and activities, counseling and support groups, health services and life skills—all in a warm and welcoming environment.
mental health
Judi's House - grief focused mental health services
I Matter - Free Virtual Counseling
How to Talk to Teens Handbook for Adults - written by teens! ESPANOL ENGLISH
physical health
Colorado Peak - food and nutrition; health coverage; child care
Stride Community Health Center - medical; oral; behavior health
Connect for Health Colorado - Health Insurance
activities for students
Apps
Headspace - meditation
Lumosity - brain break games
Calm- meditations, music playlists, stretching, breathing exercises, stories for kids
Yoga for Kids
GoNoodle - movement break
Breathe Kids - short breathing exercises for kids
Calm Harm - strategies for anyone (not just self-harm) to help individual choose activities to comfort, distract, express their self, or release
Mindfulness & Relaxation
Yoga & Movement
Elementary
Secondary
Yoga Body Workout: Free Yoga Class
Yoga With Adriene: 10-Minute Yoga for Self-Care