Omaha Public Schools counselors play a vital role in supporting students' academic, social, and emotional well-being. Here's a brief overview of their typical responsibilities: 

• Work alongside teachers and families to help students develop socially and emotionally, and to help remove barriers to learning
• Classroom lessons teaching social, emotional, and academic skills and career development
• Small group counseling
• Short-term individual counseling
• Consultations with families and teachers
• Referrals to community partners (including longer-term therapy services)
• Schoolwide programming

School counselors provide proactive lessons throughout the school year regarding the following topics:

• Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting
• Emotion Management
• Problem-Solving
• Career & Education Awareness
• Safety/Personal Advocacy 
• Healthy Coping Skills
• Academic and Post-Secondary Planning

The role of a school counselor includes supporting our students' families in matters such as:

• Help with social and emotional concerns about your child
• Improving family/child communication
• Family difficulties that impact your child's schoolwork
• Referrals to community resources
• Understanding the developmental changes of childhood
• Helping with school attendance
• Discussing concerns about academics

To start working with your school counselor, they may be contacted in the following ways:

• Student or parent/guardian request
• Teacher or staff referral
• Referral by friends/peers

School counselors follow mandatory reporting policies, procedures, and laws.

Safety is everyone's responsibility!

If you or someone you know is in need of support, or you would like to report a safety concern, Safe2Help Nebraska Hotline is available 24/7 at 833-980-7233 or Safe2Help Nebraska.