Raiders 911
“Information, Guidance, and Assistance for
Not Only Our
Students But for Anyone In Need of Help”
Mission Statement
The mission of this program “Raiders 911” is
to provide all students guidance in the areas of
personal-social development; counseling to help
students overcome
challenges that interfere with life and/or
learning; and the opportunity
to voice any personal concerns or
problems that they
have that could affect their safety and/or
well-being .
Confidentiality Statement
Within the
counseling relationship, confidentiality will be strictly maintained with
students
and
parents. However, there are 3 circumstances in which confidentiality must
be broken:
(1) threat to do self-harm, (2) threat to harm another person,
(3) report of abuse.
Local Resources
Southern Wells School
Corporation
Junior-Senior High School
Office Phone: 765-728-5534
Chad Yencer, High School Principal
Steve Wagner, Guidance Director
Elementary School
Office Phone: 765-728-2121
John Purcell, Elementary Principal
Ashley Stinson,
Guidance Director
Other Wells County Schools
Bluffton High School Office Phone:
260-824-3724
Norwell High School Office Phone:
260-543-2213
Wells County Sherriff’s
Department
Phone: 260-824-6424
http://www.indianasheriffs.org/ns/counties/Wells.php
Bluffton Police Department
Phone: 260-824-3320
http://ci.bluffton.in.us/police
Bluffton Hospital/Clinic
Phone: 260-824-3210 (hospital) ; Phone: 260-824-3500 (clinic)
http://www.blufftonregional.com
Wells County Child Protection
Phone: 260-824-3530
Phone: 1-800-800-5556 (Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline)
http://www.wellscounty.org/prosecutor.htm#victims
Internet Resources
CDC
“Centers for Disease Control and Prevention”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.
You are a teenager, you're confused about some things, your body is changing, sexual thoughts creep into your mind and you’re venturing into or through high school and thinking of college. Your brother or sister drives you crazy, your friends like to party but you're not sure what the risks are for drinking or taking drugs. You'd like to be making some of your own money; you have exams coming up that you're not sure you'll be prepared for.... It just goes on. Welcome to your teenage years.
PBS
“It's My Life” deals with life and the stuff
that you may deal with every day. Whatever problem you're dealing with, believe
it or not, others have gone through the same thing. Here at It’s My Life, you can read informative articles, share your stories,
take quizzes and polls, watch video, etc…
This is a site about growing up with medical problems. Its goal is to help people understand what it's like, from the perspective of the young adults who are doing just that. These young people have become experts at coping with problems that most of you have never heard of. They'd like you to know how they do it, and they hope that you'll be glad you came to visit.
A Friend's House - Help for Women
Do you struggle
with self-harm, an eating disorder, severe depression, suicidal thoughts,
suicidal attempts, substance abuse or an unplanned pregnancy? Have you been
physically or sexually abused? You are not alone, and we want to help! At A Friend's House (AFH) women receive therapy, training and care they need to
learn how to live healthy lives. The entire program is free-of-charge. If you
are tired of dealing with the same problems, and are ready to learn how to
handle life differently, take the first step.