The following info and links are provided for families and students.  However, counselors are always available to visit and provide information in person as well.  Come into the office or call ahead to schedule a time to meet.

 BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK   

Blessings in a Backpack is a program that provides food prior to the weekends for a student in need.  

Click here to complete the Blessings in a Backpack Enrollment Form.

CELL PHONE ETIQUETTE & TIPS

The following links provide insightful etiquette & tips for cell phone usage.

Cell Phone Etiquette for Kids

10 Tips for Cell Phone Safety

  CELL PHONE & ONLINE SAFETY CONTROLS

The following links provide info about parental control apps that allow you to monitor your child's cell phone usage.

Best Parental Controls

Common Sense Media

Top Safety Apps by State

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - FOOD, BILLS, & MEDICAL

The following links provide information on local organizations that will provide assistance.

Find Local Assistance by Zip Code

Hope's Kitchen

Kerrville Food Banks

Pop Up Food Market

WHAT CAN I DO IF I FEEL WORRIED? 

Click on the provided links below to view some suggestions on how to cope.

What do I do if I feel worried?

Tips to Manage Anxiety and Stress

    STUDY SKILLS TIPS & SUGGESTIONS

The Study Cycle

Studying Motivation Tips

  SUICIDE PREVENTION

The goal of suicide prevention is to notice the warning signs and prevent it.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Lifeline/Hotline

  MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE

If you are concerned about your child's mental health, these sites provide information.

Mental Health and Teens

Mental Health

Substance Abuse

National Traumatic Stress Network

      TEST ANXIETY & TIPS

Occasionally, students perform well on classwork but struggle with assessments.  Click on the provided links for information on ways to overcome test anxiety.

Overcome Test Anxiety

Before & During the Test

TROUBLE COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR CHILD/PARENT? 

Communication between parents/guardians and kids can be difficult during their teen years.  Click below on the provided links for information and tips.

The Teen Brain: 7 Things to Know

The Brain & Parenting Style

5 Secrets for Communicating with Your Teenager

How to Communicate with Teenagers

Talking to Your Parents

Proven Ways to Get Your Teen to Listen