Elementary Counseling Center
Welcome
Welcome!In partnership with families, staff, and community, the mission of the Nooksack Valley Comprehensive School Counseling Department is to advocate and promote the lifelong academic, career, and social/emotional development and success of ALL students.
Contact
| Ali Steffan Everson Elementary School Counselor Cell: (541)-896-1175 ali.steffan@nv.k12.wa.us |
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| Stephanie DeBoer Nooksack Elementary School Counselor Office: (360) 966-3321 EXT: 1187 stephanie.deboer@nv.k12.wa.us |
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| Heather Taylor Sumas Elementary School Counselor Cell: (253)-271-8585 heather.taylor@nv.k12.wa.us |
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| Lindsay Anderson Nooksack School District K-5 Mental Health Therapist Cell: (360)-510-0719 lindsay.anderson@nv.k12.wa.us |
Welcome Back!
We are so excited to start the 2020-2021 school year with you! Click on the video link to get to know our Elementary Counseling Team and how we are here to help support our NV Community.
Students
Students Tab
Student Links
Online and Digital safety:
1st-3rd Grades: https://www.netsmartzkids.org/
3rd-5th Grades: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-passport
Career Interests:
Grades K-5: https://vacareerview.org/k5/
4th-5th Grades: https://vacareerview.org/68/
K-2nd Social Skills:
Howard B. Wigglebottom Books/Lessons/Animations/Songs
https://wedolisten.org/books-and-lessons
Explore feelings and sharing games with your favorite PBS KIDS characters like Daniel Tiger, Clifford, Elmo and Thomas the Tank Engine!
https://pbskids.org/games/feelings/
Parents
Parents Tab
Parent Resources
Online and Digital Safety
To learn how to support your children to be safe in the digital and online world check out these sites:
https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/resources
En español https://esp.missingkids.org/netsmartz/resources
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/privacy-and-internet-safety
Calming Apps and websites
For breathing exercises, sleep stories, and meditation visit these sites:
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Free K-5 Second Step emotion management lessons and resources
https://www.secondstep.org/covid19support
The Imagine Neighborhood Podcast
https://www.imagineneighborhood.org/
Community Resources
Community Resources Tab
Crisis Resources
Crisis Line – Volunteers of America (VOA) 1-800-584-3578
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8225
Whatcom County Crisis Triage & Stabilization Center 1-360-676-2020
Mental Health Treatment Services
Catholic Community Services for Youth 1-360-676-2164
Compass Health 1-360-676-2220
Lake Whatcom Residential & Treatment Center 1-360-676-6000
Sea Mar Clinic 1-360-734-5458
Sunrise Services 1-360-746-7200
Unity Care Northwest 1-360-676-6000
Seattle Children’s Hospital – Behavioral Health Referral Line 1-833-303-5437
Additional Resources
SUPPORT
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 1-360-671-4950
Northwest Youth Services (up to 25 yrs) 1-360-734-9862
HOUSING
Homeless Outreach Team – Opportunity Council 1-360-312-3717
Housing Services – Opportunity Council 1-360-255-2091 x 137
Domestic Violence Housing Needs – DVSAS Help Line 1-877-715-1563
Youth – Northwest Youth Services Emergency Housing (up to 25 yrs) 1-360-393-0116
MEDICAID HELP
Health Care Authority (HCA) Helpline 1-800-562-3022
HCA Medical Assistant Specialist (Whatcom County) 1-360-788-6547
VETERANS
Whatcom County Health Department – Veterans Office 1-360-778-6050
Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255
Veterans Crisis Text Line Text 838255
If there is an emergency dial 9-1-1