COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Websites and helpful resources collected by KISD's Student Health Advisory Committee
KISD cares about families, students, and staff. We know that there are many situations that are difficult to deal with or times in all of our lives where we have individual and personal concerns that need outside assistance.
The district Student Health Advisory Committee has compiled some helpful resources for all families. While not a direct referal, these agencies or organizations can be used as a first step in providing the aid or information you or your family or a friend or co-worker may need. There are many resources in our caring community and throughout the state taht are not listed, so don't hesitate to recommend a site or agency that you know can be of assistance to others.
We welcome your favorite or useful resource. To add to our list, email your suggestion to: Laurie Gagne, KISD Special Programs Director:
RESOURCE ASSISTANCE - Continually Adding Helpful Links!
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Texas-specific resources:
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State Agency Toll Free Numbers - A comprehensive list provided by the Kerr County Human Resources Department
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2-1-1 Texas - A directory for a variety of human needs services
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The Salvation Army - Texas Division Local offices
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The American Red Cross - Enter your zip code for local chapter assistance
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Texas Department of Agriculture - SquareMeals.org
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The Texas Homeless Network - Click here
Kerr Country Resources - Dozens of helpful websites
Counseling:
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KISD's Student and Family Resource Center - Licensed Specialists in School Psychology
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Numerous resources for helping children cope, mental health support, and behavioral tips - National Association of School Psychologists
Nonprofit Organizations:
- Social Security Online Services - Disability, Retire Online, and filing for Medicare online
Health Related
- MyPyramid.gov - New program geared towad children, but great for adults, too, offering information on nutrition and health
- texasflu.org - Information on the flu
- needymeds.org - Prescription assistance program
- Webmd - Hundreds of sites and resources for medical information
- Mayo Clinic - Doctors, scientists, and researches share expertise on a variety of topics and conditions
Coordinated School Heath Resources
- Employee Wellness - A Guide for Protecing the Assets of our Nations Schools
- Health Services - Get Fit Kit
- Health Education - School Health Education Resources
- Mental Health Services - Virtual Toolbox for Mental Health in Schools
- Safe School Environment - The Bully Suicide Project
- Nutrition Education - USDA Team Nutrition
- Physical Education - PE Curriculum Analysis Tool
- Parent & Community Involvement - School Connectedness: Strategies for Increasing Protective Factors Among Youth