New Technology Conference

Attending the 2012 Portland Technology Conference called ITSC
Wow! Great stuff, very inspirational and informative.
Many web sites to check out, I will plan on using in the classrooms and my groups.
Websites to check out;

stumble upon.com
todaysmeet. com
let me know if you like
Mr. A

Counselor's Corner

Resources for Sweet Home Families & Students

Community Needs:

S.H.E.M. (Sweet Home Emergency Ministries) Food bank 541-367-6504

Sweet Home Gleaners; clothing and household items.  #541-367-3190

Kids Food Pak program, “making sure kids eat well on the weekends” www.kidsfoodpak.com Parents may contact school counselor for information to sign your child up or make food or money donations.

Boys and Girls Club of S.H. #541-367-6421 Inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

Family Services:

YST (Youth Services Team) Youth Services Team provides a coordinated, community-based delivery system of crisis intervention, counseling, consultation, referral and training to youth, their families and community. The Team also promotes cooperation and understanding among different agencies. A family referral provided through the school counselor or principal. See them for details.

Mental Health Services:

Linn County Mental Health

Toll free # 800-560-5535 

Sweet Home Adult/Child Mental Health #541-367-3888

Alcohol & Other Chemical use Counseling:

A&D Programs: 541-766-6835

Crisis hotline toll free 1-888-232-7192

Academic Concerns:

Study Skills and Homework Strategies reference sheets available.

Contact your child’s teacher for more details.

Parental Support:

Functional Family Therapy contact LCMH #541-367-3888

Quick reference guides and refrigerator notes also available ask school counselor for details.

Abuse Helplines/Crisis Intervention:

ABC House 541-926-2203

CARDV (Cntr Agnst Ra. & Dom. Violence) #541-754-0110

Hospitals:

Lebanon Community Hospt. 541-451-7597

Albany Gen. Hospt. 541-812-4000

 Sheriff/Police Departments:
**911 emergency phone number Non-emergency toll free#800-884-3911

S.H. Police non-emergency #541-367-5181