At the elementary level, school counselors work with students in the classroom, in small groups and individually. Additionally, the school counselor works with families and to provide resources and support.   

Classroom guidance lessons are offered once every 10 days for grades K-6.  The current curriculum, RethinkEd is utilized, as well as hands-on, creative activities that support the standards set by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). Topics encourage the development of each student’s personal/social, academic and career skills and abilities. Lessons include such topics as: Study habits and test taking strategies, goal setting, character traits, career development and healthy decision-making, handling stress and other emotions, dealing with peer pressure and getting along with others.

Small groups are assembled based on the needs expressed to the counselor by teachers, parents and students. Examples of small group session topics: anxiety, divorce, friendship, anger management, study skills and family changes.

Parents, teachers and even students themselves can request a one-on-one time with the counselor. Examples of reasons for a one-on-one with a  student: to create a plan for academic success, problem solve, help with friends, identify strengths/explore interests, transitions, work on behavior concerns, learn to cope with emotions, deal with life and family changes.

School Counselor:

Family Resources

• The listed agencies should not be considered as endorsements of Omaha Public Schools. Some agencies charge a fee.  In such cases, it is the responsibility of the family to assume any financial obligations.

  HEALTH SERVICES/MEDICAL:

  Charles Drew Health Center (402) 457-1200

  Children’s Hospital Eating Disorders (800) 833-3100

  Health and Human Services (402) 595-2850

  OMNI Health Eating Disorders (402) 333-0898

  One World Community Health Center (402) 734-4110

  SUBSTANCE ABUSE:

  AA Information (402) 556-1880

  Al-Anon/Alateen (402) 553-5033

  Family Service (402) 553-3000

  NOVA Treatment Community (402) 455-8303

  TUTORING/MENTORING:

  All Our Kids, Inc (402) 390-3000

  Big Brothers/Sisters of Midlands (402) 330-2449

  Boys and Girls Clubs of Omaha (402) 342-1600

  Campfire Council of the Midlands (402) 397-5809

  Edmonson Youth Development (402) 455-1285

  Girls Inc. (402) 457-4676

  HOPE Center for Kids (402) 341-4673

  Ruth Solomon Girls Center (402) 457-7763

  TeamMates (402) 557-2737

  United Methodist Community Center (402) 451-2228

  YMCA (402) 341-1600

  MENTAL HEALTH/THERAPY:

  Boys Town Hotline (800) 448-3000

  Child Saving Institute (402) 553-6000

  Children’s Behavioral Health (402) 955-3900

  Community Counselors (402) 354-8005

  Heartland Family Services (402) 553-3000

  Lutheran Family Services (402) 342-7038

  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255

  Psychiatric Immediate Care Clinic (402) 717-4673

  Region & Behavioral Healthcare (402) 444-6573

  Ted E. Bear Hollow (Grief) (402) 502-2773

  ATTENDANCE SUPPORT

  Greater Omaha Attendance & Learning Center (402) 557-2594