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Counseling

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.

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

Harrison Elementary Counseling