Counseling Corner
Community Agencies
Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship:
•Provide nutrition snacks for students with financial needs. Contact the Counseling department for further information.
•Provides food and other services for families in financial crisis
Child Protective Services:
The Child Protective Services Division investigates reports of abuse and neglect of children. It also:
•Provides services to children and families in their own homes;
•Places children in foster care;
•Provides services to help youth in foster care make the transition to adulthood; and
•Places children in adoptive homes.
Hickory Trail Hospital: www.hickorytrail.com
•Provides specialized services for individuals experiencing a mental health or chemical dependency crisis.
North Texas Food Bank
North Texas Food Bank is a nonprofit hunger-relief organization that distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of 1184 feeding programs in 13 North Texas counties.
The Role of the School Counselor
Elementary school counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. Elementary school counselors don’t work in isolation; rather they are integral to the total educational program. They provide proactive leadership that engages all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to help students achieve school success. Professional school counselors align with the school’s mission to support the academic achievement of all students as they prepare for the ever-changing world of the 21st century.