Links to Personal & Social Resources
by Terry Kopish, WHS Guidance Counselor
"People need help every day. Every hour of every day, someone in Nebraska needs essential services--from finding substance abuse assistance to securing adequate care for a child or an aging parent. Faced with a dramatic increase in the number of agencies and help lines, people often don't know where to turn. In many cases, people end up going without these necessary and readily available services because they do not know where to start. 2-1-1 gives Nebraskans two ways to look for services -- search the ne211.org online database and/or dial 2-1-1 (not available in all Nebraska counties at this time). Both are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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abovetheinfluence.com
This Web site is created for the National Youth
Anti-Drug Media Campaign (a program of the Office of National Drug
Control Policy). This campaign reflects what teens across the
country have told us is going on in their lives.
Our goal is to help you stay above the influence. The
more aware you are of the influences around you, the better
prepared you will be to stand up to the pressures that keep you
down. We're not telling you how to live your life, but are giving
you another perspective and the latest facts. You need to make your
own smart decisions.
You might even consider this Web site an influence. We
know that you're very smart when it comes to the messages you see
and hear. That's great and you should question us, too. One way to
do that is to review our sources. The numbers at the end of many of
the facts are footnotes. You can click on them to find out where we
got the information.
We hope that this site helps you to be more aware of
the influences around you, and that you carefully consider the
risks when you're faced with tough decisions.
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Ted E. Bear Hollow (a
center for grieving children & teens)
347 N. 76th Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 502-2773
Ted E. Bear Hollow opened its doors in 2001 and has worked with thousands of children and teens, helping them through personal crisis--like the loss of a parent or sibling, or local tragedies. TEBH offers free services to children, teens and their families. It is known for creating a safe environment for children through the grief process via their KidsKamps, family support groups, and young adult grief support groups. If interested in TEBH activities, you must register in advance to attend.
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Mommy's Light brings joy and comfort to children and teens by helping them keep alive traditions and simple pleasures they shared with their mothers. To support young people in adapting to their mothers' illnesses or deaths, Mommy's Light's key initiatives include: (1) free Tradition Fulfillment Services to eligible children and teens; and (2) the development and distribution of education and outreach materials targeting grieving children and the adults who are likely to interact with them.
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A web site that promotes abstinence, relationship skills training and leadership development.
