Mrs. Beckner
School Social Worker
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.
- 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:
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:
Activities: Elementary and Middle School
"Give yourself the same care and attention you give others and watch yourself BLOOM"
Practicing Patience: Find out how to practice patience in your daily life!
Activities: High School
"Give yourself the same care and attention you give others and watch yourself BLOOM"
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Looking for GREAT topic to write about in your journal? Well here is a few that discuss choices, gratitude and empathy.
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Do 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.
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Love 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.