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About Me
About Me
Hello, my name is Ms. Beckner and I am a school social worker with West Central Illinois Special Education Cooperative. I graduated from Western Illinois University with my Bachelors Degree in 2018. I have worked as a child welfare specialist and as a social worker in the medical field. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time outdoors and spending time with my family/ fur babies.
Please email or call me if you would like to meet or learn about additional services in the area.
email: bbeckner@wcisec.org
phone number: (401) 203-3297
Resources: If you are in need of food, shelter, clothing, or services; please let me know.
Resources: If you are in need of food, shelter, clothing, or services; please let me know.
- Clothing:
https://www.thecrossing.net/thrift-stores
Tri- State Family Services (Carthage) Phone Number 217-357-3343
- Counseling:
MDH Behavioral Health Services: (Accepts Medicaid) Phone: 309-836-1582
North Central Behavioral Health Systems :( Accepts Medicaid) Phone Number 309-833-2191
Counseling Cares: Phone Number 309-833-2255
- Mentoring Program:
Big Brothers Big Sisters : Phone Number: 309-837-5437
- Food Assistance:
Christian Neighbor Cupboard (BPC School District ONLY) Phone Number 309-772-2347
Colchester Area Relief Program Phone Number 309-776-3257
Department of Human Services (SNAP) Phone Number 309-833-4127
Genesis Garden Phone Number 309-326-3075
Loaves and Fishes Phone Number 309- 836-3663
Tri- State Family Services (Carthage) Phone Number 217-357-3343
- Transportation:
McDonough Co. Public Transportation; Go West Transit (309) 575-3333
Hancock Co. Public Transportation (877) 371-4278
Fulton Co. Rural Transit Systems (309) 357-5226
For A Complete List Of Services In McDonough and Surrounding Counties Please Visit:
For A Complete List Of Services In McDonough and Surrounding Counties Please Visit:
Hotlines: If this is an emergency please dial 911
Hotlines: If this is an emergency please dial 911
- LBGTQAI+
The Trevor Lifeline- The Trevor Project is a national organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ people to 13 to 24 years old. The Trevor Hotline offers immediate help those in crisis. 24/7 Hotline: 866-488-7386
LGBTQAI+ National Hotline - The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender National Hotline offers one-on-one support, information, and local resources to members of the LBGTQAI+ community. The free confidential hotline helps callers of all ages with health problems, coming out concerns, relationship problems, bulling, and more. Hours: M-F 4pm- 12am Saturdays 12pm-5pm 888-843-4564
- Suicide/ Crisis Intervention
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline - If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the 24 hour hotline. 24/ 7 Hotline 800-273-8255
Center for Youth and Family Services- If you are experiencing a crisis and are under the age of 18 you can call this number and speak with a trained worker. 309-833-1791
MDH Behavioral Health - If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, call MDH Behavioral Health and a licensed worker will be able to assist. 24/7 Hour Hotline 309-836-1582
Crisis Text Line- The crisis text line serves all ages, in any type of crisis, 24 hours a day. A trained crisis counselor will respond and help you. Text Hello to 741741
Boys Town National Hotline - a 24 hour crisis resource and referral line staffed by highly- trained counselors who can respond to your questions about family and school problems, pregnancy, suicide, chemical dependency, sexual and physical abuse. 24/7 Hotline 800-448-3000
CARES Line - You may use the 24 hour Crisis and Referral Entry Services line to talk to a mental health professional if your child is a risk to themselves or others, having a mental health crisis, or if you would like a referral to services for children, youth, and families. 24/7 Hotline (800) 345- 9049
- Runaway/ Homeless
Covenant House "NineLine" Hotline - This is a general hotline for teens with any kind of problem - from substance abuse to family and school problems to relationships, The Covenant House's expertise is in dealing with homeless and runaway youth. 24/7 Hotline (800) 999-9999
National Runaway Safe Line - A national Safeline is for youth at risk of running away or already have and are looking for help. 24/7 Hotline (800) 786-2929
Know What Your Child Is watching on TV:
Know What Your Child Is watching on TV:
Activities: Elementary and Middle School
Activities: Elementary and Middle School
"Give yourself the same care and attention you give others and watch yourself BLOOM"
Circle of Control: There are many things that we can control in our daily lives and things we can not. What do we have control over and how do we deal with the things out of of control?
Take a moment and listen to the sound of the water as you breath along with the puffer fish. Do you feel more relaxed and ready for the day?
Sometimes our stressful energy gets to high to handle. Take a moment to gain control over your stress.
How to get our body PACE and getting our minds ready for what the day has to bring.P- positiveA-Active C- Clear E- Energetic
Flipping your Lid: We all flip our lid at times ( even adults). What makes us flip our lid? How do we calm down once we have flipped our lid?
Be Kind to Yourself: We are often kind to others (which is GREAT) but forget to be kind to ourselves. What does it feel like to be kind to yourself?
Whack a Mole Game: Whack the mole with the positve choice when feeling angry https://classroom.google.com/c/MjAzMjk2NzYzNjQ0/m/MjAzNTIwMzM4NzIw/details
Practicing Patience: Find out how to practice patience in your daily life!
Activities: High School
Activities: High School
"Give yourself the same care and attention you give others and watch yourself BLOOM"
FallColoringPagesforAdultsandKids-1.pdfMindful Coloring Pages: Take the time to let your mind be still and relax with these coloring pages. Try to think about the colors you are using, the way your body feels as you complete a page. Be in touch of how you are feeling in the moment and let all the other thoughts leave your mind.
Mindfulness+Journal.pdfJournal Activity: This mindfulness activity allows you to check in with yourself through writing. You can choose to complete all the pages or just one or two. This is a great way to let go of negative emotions and embrace the positive in your life.
Yoga Video for Teens: With remote learning, do you need to move, do you feel anxiety or just need a brain break? Complete this 20 minute video and feel the stress exit your body.
Mindful Breathing: Take three minutes to breath and feel the changes within your body as you exhale stress and tension.
3WeeksofSELJournalPromptsforGrades612DistanceLearningANDInPerson-1.pdfLooking for GREAT topic to write about in your journal? Well here is a few that discuss choices, gratitude and empathy.
GrowthMindsetHighSchool-1 (1).pptxDo you believe that you are able to change and grow or do you believe that you are unchangeable? Look through this presentation to find out.
SELfocusedMindfulnessYogadailyweeklyJournal-1 (1).pdfLove Yoga and writing in your journal? This is an activity with journal topics and a yoga pose for each day. Stretch your body and your mind with this activity.
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