Peotone School District 207-U Community Resource List
Aunt Martha's
Comcast offers high-speed internet at a very low price for students/families who qualify for NSLP or HUD housing assistance
Crisis Center for South Suburbia
Free Counseling Lab at Governors State University
Helen Wheeler Center for Mental Health
KAN-I-HELP
Love is Respect
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program through Will County Center for Community Concerns
National Teen Dating Violence Hotline Number: 1-866-331-9474
Planned Parenthood
River Valley Pregnancy Resource Center
Will County Health Department
Suicide Prevention & Resources:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Parents' Guide to Suicide Prevention
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Suicide Prevention Guide
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Suicide Prevention Hotline Number: 1-800-273-8255
The Trevor Project
Wake Forest University Suicide Prevention Resources
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) sent out a public service announcement regarding the Netflix Series, "13 Reasons Why." The announcement details the contents of the show and book. Each family and child is unique, and censorship of television, books, and media is a personal decision made by and for each family. However, we felt it prudent to share the NASP's message and tips for educators and families of adolescents so everyone is aware. The message from NASP is listed below:
" 13 Reasons Why" Netflix Series Article
Save the Dates:
Peotone's Helping Hands Food Pantry is available for residents of the Peotone School District. Helping Hands will be open on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The buidling is located behind First Presbyterian Church. Families will need to provide proof of residency (i.e. rental lease) and an identification card (i.e. driver's license or state ID). For more information contact (708) 258-9204.
Family Support Day - A Housing, Health, and Education Expo, will be held on Saturday, March 30th at Joliet West High School from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Cafeteria. This event is designed to serve families with children and youth who are experiencing economic hardship.