Mrs. Law's Lexington Junior High Blog

As the school counselor, I have a lot of conversations about resources available in our area. There are more than you realize! There are agencies and caring individuals for nearly everything a person could need assistance with. Housing, employment, food, clothes, counseling, crisis, medical, etc. The list of resources can actually become quite overwhelming. Instead of listing ALL of these things separately, there is one simple way to find it all. FIRST CALL 211 First Call 211 is a free, confidential community service. Our mission is to provide useful information to the public and to connect members of our community with services that meet their needs. Assistance can range from simple issues, to much more complex issues, and our up-to-date database allows us to search through local services and match those in need to the proper agencies for help. Website  https://www.mrcpl.org/services/first-call-211 By Phone (2-1-1) Alternate Line: 419.522.4636 Toll Free: 877.79...

Ohio Means Jobs The Ohio Means Jobs website features a student section to engage students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade to start thinking about their careers. If you go to the Ohio Means Jobs website you can take a guided tour on the site.  Every student at Lexington Junior High creates an account. This account remains active even after graduation, so they can save information and refer back to it in one place in the future. (There is even an adult version!) For example, if your student completes career interest inventories or other assessments, the information is all saved in the “backpack” on the site.  All of the information on the site is saved. So if you started using the site when you were in elementary or middle school it will still be there for you to access and reference when you are in high school. There are cool features on the site including the opportunity to create a budget including rent or house payment, grocery costs and utilities.  T...

Financial Literacy Attention Parents! Learn how to support your child's independence with wise spending habits. This FREE event will be held at the Mansfield Main Library, in the Community Room. It will take place Tuesday, October 13th, 6:00 -7:30 PM. Learn and practice important skills of using money wisely! The flyer for this event is attached! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5DcKGAb3nSDcHYtd1oxd3FuWk0/view?usp=sharing

  Community Resources The holidays are quickly approaching. When we think of the holiday season, we often associate these times with joy and family celebration. Throw in some stress, overeating, and family conflict, and you have the stereotypical holiday celebration! However, the holidays can also be a painful reminder of lost loved ones and the struggles that life brings. Many people struggle with grief, financial hardship, depression, and countless other issues. Special occasions tend to put a spotlight on these struggles. Fortunately, there is help available. Richland County has a number of resources to help people through tough times. First Call of Richland County is a great place to start. I have called many times to get information on food pantries, help with bills, clothing needs, housing questions, etc. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. First Call of Richland County 419-522- INFO (4636) In the middle of a personal or family crisis? ...