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Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center

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Las Vegas Valley Holiday Resources Guide: Meals, Support, Events, and More — Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center

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As the holiday season approaches, many families across the Las Vegas Valley look for ways to access meals, support, and inclusive events. To make things a little easier, we’ve gathered a list of local resources available throughout November and December, including food assistance, holiday meals, sen

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If you would like to schedule an appointment for yourself or your student, please click on the Google Form link below.

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Access Google Forms with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).

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Priest Elementary School Home of the Priest Pandas Welcome to another exciting school year! We are looking forward to a fabulous year full of growth and academic success. The staff at Richard C....

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Parent Guidance - Mental Health Resources for Parents

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Dr. Kevin Skinner LMFT | CSAT | Clinical Director

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Ask a Therapist Español - Parent Guidance

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POPULAR QUESTION ¿Como le puedo ayudar a mi hijo que vapea y fuma marihuana?—Submitted by user Ver Respuesta

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Parent is hard... check out these free resources supported by CCSD

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Are you worried about your child? We offer education and therapeutic support to empower and give you hope as you support your child's mental health. View Courses 50% of parents [...]

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Virtual Calming Room Click on things in the room to see the calming strategies.

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You must bring the following items with you to complete your registration. Photocopies and images on a mobile phone are acceptable.
Documents that show identity, residency, and proof of birth / age:

Government-issued IDfor head of household / parents /guardians. Expired (after Nov 2021) IDs are acceptable.

Social Security card or ITIN card for all participating children and head of household / parents / guardians.

Birth certificates for all children and youth program participants. Crib card acceptable up to age 1.

Proof of Guardianship (court documents) if providing care for someone else's child / children or if your child/children are adopted.

For High School students ages 16 & up - Proof of high school enrollment.

Proof of Southern Nevada residency - Current rent receipt, copy of current lease or mortgage, current utility bill or 2 recent pieces of mail (government / utility only).

Earnings, Assistance, and Other Money: For each person in the household who receives earnings, benefits, compensation, public assistance or income of any kind, bring award letters or verification / documentation for any of the following:

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Holiday Programs - Help of Southern Nevada

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You must bring the following items with you to complete your registration. Photocopies and images on a mobile phone are acceptable. Documents that show identity, residency, and proof of birth / age: Government-issued IDfor head of household / parents /guardians. Expired (after Nov 2021) IDs are acceptable.

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Food Resources | United Way of Southern Nevada

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Across the valley, various nonprofits and community organizations provide food resources to those experiencing food insecurity due to COVID-19. From mobile food markets to direct food delivery, our community partners can provide groceries, meals, and food vouchers for Southern Nevada families in need. If you need assistance with food, please contact the community partners and resources below.

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Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada - Food Pantry

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Learn about food pantry services at Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, providing groceries for individuals and families in need.

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Nevada 211 Health and Human Services | Helping Nevadans

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Nevada 211 is a program of Money Management International, committed to helping Nevada citizens connect with the health and human services they need.

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Additional Food Services

Mothers or Fathers with Infant Children - provided with formula or baby food.

Holiday Meals - 4:30pm - 6:30pm, open to the public.

Good Friday, Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve.

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Additional Food Services Mothers or Fathers with Infant Children - provided with formula or baby food. Holiday Meals - 4:30pm - 6:30pm, open to the public. Good Friday, Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve.

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Skip One. Give One. For Just One. Click here to make a difference and donate!

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We are a team of health experts driven by the belief that every child deserves high-quality, supportive care. Our team works to develop an understanding of each family's perception of health care and delivers responsive, culturally competent care in their preferred language.

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We are a team of health experts driven by the belief that every child deserves high-quality, supportive care. Our team works to develop an understanding of each family's perception of health care and delivers responsive, culturally competent care in their preferred language.

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Homeless Outreach Program

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Title I is the federal education law that provides funding to elementary and secondary schools for programs and services to help economically disadvantaged students to succeed.

The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to reach State learning standards. Title I is intended to help close the gap in academic achievement between students in different ethnic and income groups.

The Title I School-Based Support program serves students in Clark County School District Title I-eligible schools. Title I School-Based Support works directly with district administration and staff to develop and implement each school's Title I plan. Technical and administrative support is provided to each school to ensure that the Title I plan supports the school's plan for academic improvement. Title I ensures that each school complies with all federal, state, and district regulations that govern the use of Title I funds.

Services provided to Title I schools include:

Technical assistance to school-based personnel in the development and implementation of Title I budgets.

Technical assistance in the identification of scientific, research-based curriculum and technology for the Title I program.

Technical assistance in the development and implementation of a Parent Involvement Policy in compliance with the regulations of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

Technical assistance with required paperwork for the expenditure of Title I funds.

Monitoring of Title I plans to ensure compliance with Federal, State and District regulations.

Technical assistance to teachers and support staff regarding curriculum technology, teaching techniques, and instructional strategies to increase student achievement.

Collaboration with Performance Zones and District staff to assist schools with the implementation of District achievement goals.

Yearly review, in collaboration with the School Improvement Department, of School Performance Plans to ensure compliance with the ESEA.

CCSD Supplement Not Supplant Methodology

Regardless of a school's Title I designation, the basic allocation is based on total enrollment counts for each school, as if the state and local funds are the only monies that school is receiving. Each school is also given additional allocations for other needs (technology, supplies, etc.). As a result, all schools are treated the same whether or not these schools are Title I-A served.

Early Childhood Title I Programs provide preschool educational experiences and services to students who are at-risk for meeting Nevada Academic Content Standards.

Program Components and Support Services

Early Childhood Title I Programs use Title I funds, in whole or in part, to improve cognitive, health, and social emotional outcomes for eligible children prior to entering kindergarten. The program is designed to prepare eligible children with the prerequisite skills and dispositions for learning that will enable them to benefit from later school experiences.

The Clark County School District Early Childhood Title I Program provides a high quality learning environment and is comprised of the following components and support services:

Components

Highly qualified early childhood licensed teacher

Highly qualified teacher/family aide

Half day program: AM-2.5 hours with breakfast; PM-2.5 hours with lunch

Direct and student initiated instruction focused on mastery of NV Pre-K Content Standards

Teacher-student ratio - 20:2

1 teacher, 1 teacher/family aide

Minimum number of students: 18-20 per session

Ongoing observation, screening, and assessment with progress reports 3 times per year

Family Engagement

Services

Title I school nurses provide hearing, vision and dental screening

School health services

Referral services

Nutritious meals are provided

Mission Statement

The Title I Homeless Outreach Program for Education (HOPE) of the Clark County School District works to remove barriers for students experiencing homelessness, to enroll in school and educate school personnel, parents, and unaccompanied youth of the educational options under McKinney-Vento Federal Law.

Students experiencing homelessness are those who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, which includes the following:

Living with friends or relatives due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason;

Living in a hotel or motel due to lack of alternative accommodations;

Living in an emergency or transitional shelter;

Living in a car, park, on the street, or similar settings.

Student services include:

Immediate enrollment in school

Free school breakfast and lunch

Backpacks with school supplies and toiletries

Transportation to school of origin
Should a student become homeless, at parental request, the student is entitled to receive transportation to his or her school of origin or last school attended, if the school is two miles or more from the student's current address

Emergency clothing

CCSD, in partnership with the Assistance League of Las Vegas, provide clothing to students once a year

Operation School Bell is available to elementary and middle school students on a referral basis

Assistance with summer school tuition grants

School Advocates

Every school in Clark County School district has a designated Title I HOPE Advocate on campus. Please call the school for contact information.

Get Involved

Donations and Donor Opportunities
Community trainings: contact us at: titleihope@nv.ccsd.net

Family Engagement under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

ESSA calls for school districts to offer programs and activities in order to involve parents and family members in their child's school. Additionally, all Title I schools must develop, with parents input, a written parent and family engagement policy, and reserve at least 1% of its Title I funds to support parent and family engagement activities.

Parenting Programs

The Family Engagement Department implements strategies using best practices to assist schools in creating organizational conditions that foster trusting relationships with families and caregivers. Strong relationships with families and high impact family engagement will establish a sustainable culture of engagement, improve school attendance and increase student outcomes. Offering families digital learning opportunities will build family efficacy and confidence in navigating the school system. The Family Engagement Department provides Title I families of CCSD the necessary tools to best support their children's academic and social-emotional progress.

University of Family Learning: The Family Engagement Department implements the University of Family Learning (UFL), which provides families with educational resources and support through classes and workshops focused on parents as teaching partners, navigating the school system, family wellness and development and involvement, leadership and advocacy. Classes are offered at the Title I Community Family Support Centers. Courses and workshops were adapted to support families and students with social-emotional support, attendance, and accessing technology.

Title I Community Family Support Centers: are strategically located in CCSD to serve the families of CCSD. In collaboration with community and District partners, the centers provide opportunities to improve family capabilities and establish and nurture relationships with one common goal - student academic achievement. These resources include support with technology, English classes for adults, early childhood learning, academically-focused workshops and social emotional learning.

We look forward to partnering with you in support of the students of CCSD.

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Title I Program | Clark County School District (CCSD) Federal Programs

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Learn about the Clark County School District (CCSD) Title I Program, including federally funded support for schools, academic enrichment services, family engagement resources, and initiatives designed to improve student achievement.

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School Counselor Grades 4-5

3 Square Advocate

702-799-6200 x 4302

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para la seguridad escolar y el bienestar de los estudiantes

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Spanish - PARENT 5 STEPS TO STAYING CONNECTED - by Brian Lenze [CPD] [Infographic]

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Verifique el progreso académico de su hijo

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Campus Portal Parent Information | Clark County School District

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To help you more effectively monitor the progress of your child, the Clark County School District provides a web based system. This system will provide detailed, real-time information, including: Calendar, Schedules, Attendance, Grades, Health (Immunizations Only), Assignments, Academic Planner, Academic Progress, Fees/Payments, To Do Lists, Reports, District/School Notices, Cafeteria Balance, School Meals Application.

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Biblioteca de Las Vegas -
tutoría, videos, recursos

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Food Distribution Sites

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Drive-thru distributions

For everyone's safety, if you are attending one of our drive-thru distributions, you MUST be in a vehicle (e.g. car, truck, SUV) to maintain compliance with social distancing guidelines.

Only one family distribution per car - there are no exceptions .

Walk-in pantries

Drive-thru locations are not the only distribution sites to visit for food. Walk-in pantries are also available.

Important updates

Additional Resources

Please note: Distribution locations and times are subject to change daily. Prior to visiting any distribution sites, please be sure to check the list and map above for the most accurate information.

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For everyone's safety, if you are attending one of our drive-thru distributions, you MUST be in a vehicle (e.g. car, truck, SUV) to maintain compliance with social distancing guidelines. Only one family distribution per car - there are no exceptions . Drive-thru locations are not the only distribution sites to visit for food.

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Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada provides food and nutrition to individuals and families in need. We offer a variety of services including
home delivery through our Meals on Wheels program and daily meals prepared in our on-site dining facility.

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Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada - Food and Nutrition

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Las Vegas Library - tutoring, videos, labs, resources

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Featured News

Celebrate Pro Bono Ask-A-Lawyer Event

On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, we are offering free 15 - 30 minute telephone consultations in the areas of evictions, unemployment and bankruptcy. For more details and to register, click here.

What to Know about the CDC Eviction Moratorium

Residential tenants who meet certain criteria are protected from eviction through December 31, but those covered must submit a signed declaration to their landlord. Click here Click here for more details.

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Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada - Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (LACSN) is a private, non-profit (501 (c) (3)) corporation which is a charitable organization dedicated to providing free community legal services to those in need. We have been providing free legal aid for Clark County's low income residents since 1958.

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If you are in need of assistance, please email info@helpsonv.org and explain the services you are requesting; and a HELP representative will contact you. This is the fastest and easiest method to reach us. Please do not come the HELP campus unless you are given an appointment.

Shannon West Homeless Youth Center - Our center is on lock down and we are not accepting volunteers or unsolicited donation drop-offs at this time. However, the center is housing youth who are dependent on us for continued support. Click here to make a financial gift, or visit our Amazon Wish List to purchase items that can be delivered to our center.

Baby First Services Diaper Bank - at 1660 E Flamingo Rd, open from 8am-4pm on Mondays, is now appointment ONLY. If you are in need of diaper services and are symptom free, please email info@helpsonv.org to set up your appointment.

Southwest Gas Energy Share assistance - Current Southwest Gas customers can receive assistance in paying their gas utility bills, which may include past due amounts and late fees. Email info@helpsonv.org to request an application. Please note, Southwest Gas has suspended disconnections indefinitely. Your natural gas in your home will not be shut off.

Framing Hope Warehouse - FHW is by appointment Tuesdays and Wednesdays only. Please contact rwilliams@helpsonv.org

Work Opportunities Readiness Center (W.O.R.C.) - Contact Christina Sewell at csewell@helpsonv.org. For more information, click here.

Clients will not be offered services without an appointment. Thank you for understanding.

Click here for a list of information and community resources.

HELP of Southern Nevada was started by the Junior League of Las Vegas and was incorporated in 1970. It is a 501 (c) (3) organization that has grown exponentially since the inception, from an organization that served fewer than three hundred people a year, to one that will serve tens of thousands unduplicated people in a fiscal year.

HELP of Southern Nevada responds to the changing needs of our growing community. We strategically expand our programs and refine our service delivery systems to better serve the poor, the homeless and those in crisis who come to us as a place of last resort. We pride ourselves on being 100% local and 100% accountable and engaging other organizations through collaboration to achieve maximum impact with the services we provide and the clients we serve.
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If you are in need of assistance, please email info@helpsonv.org and explain the services you are requesting; and a HELP representative will contact you. This is the fastest and easiest method to reach us. Please do not come the HELP campus unless you are given an appointment.

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Free Internet Services if qualify

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"Connecting Kids" is a public-private coalition formed in late July 2020, when a group of leaders in business and education came to the startling realization that school was starting in a few weeks, and an untold number of Nevada's nearly half-million students would be excluded because they lacked internet or a computer.

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Guidance, counseling, services, assessments for youth

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Looking for support and guidance for the youth in your life?

We can help! If you're looking for supportive services, have concerns about your child's behavior, or just need a trusted professional to identify the appropriate services for your family come see us!

We offer same day, walk-in appointments and scheduled appointments to meet the needs of your unique family.

FREE Assessment: The Harbor staff utilize a series of evidence-based assessment tools to identify the youth's presenting issue and provide service referrals appropriate to your child and family's immediate needs. Our teams support your family through the entire process in connecting to the appropriate long-term supportive services within our community!

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Support for Children and Families experiencing Loss

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Upcoming Events Virtual Vintage Vines 2020 - November 4, 2020 Build Strong Hearts Virtual 5k - November 14th - November 19th, 2020 Dear Community, We have adapted. We are providing support groups online through Zoom. For new families, please register for support and complete our Zoom family orientation.

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Monitor the progress of your child

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Campus Portal Parent Information | Clark County School District

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To help you more effectively monitor the progress of your child, the Clark County School District provides a web based system. This system will provide detailed, real-time information, including: Calendar, Schedules, Attendance, Grades, Health (Immunizations Only), Assignments, Academic Planner, Academic Progress, Fees/Payments, To Do Lists, Reports, District/School Notices, Cafeteria Balance, School Meals Application.

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702-799-6644
Starting August 24th - 8am to 4pm on school days

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Family and Community Engagement Services

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FACES | Family and Community Engagement Services

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What are the Virtual Family Engagement Centers (FECs)? Free home-based opportunities to collaboratively learn alongside current and future Clark County School District parents and families using Google Meet Live early childhood school-readiness workshops for families with children (ages 3-5) Live Conversational English as a Second......

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37 Techniques to Calm an Anxious Child | GoZen!

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Have an anxious child? Fill your coping skills toolbag with 37 techniques described in detail here.

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Parent 5 Steps to Staying Connected in Canvas - by Brian Lenze [CPD] [Infographic]

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Tara Borsh, Psy.D., Clinic Director

﻿Tara Borsh, Psy.D., is the Director of the Boys Town Nevada Behavioral Health Clinic in Las ​​​Vegas. She is a licensed psychologist specializing in individual and family therapy, and training for parents of children of all ages, from toddlers to young adults. Dr. Borsh also provides ​psychological evaluations and community training and education on behavioral health issues.

Dr. Borsh received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. She completed her doctoral internship at Grand Prairie Services, a community-based center in the south suburbs of Chicago, and her postdo​ctoral fellowship at the Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health® in Omaha, Nebraska, specializing in ​behavioral pediatrics.

Dr. Borsh enjoys working with parenting issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, disruptive behavior and elimination disorders.

Articles by Dr. Tara Borsh

Rachele Merk, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist

Rachele Merk, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist at the Boys Town Nevada Behavioral Health Clinic in Las Vegas. She specializes in providing evidence-based care to children and families through individual and family therapy, and psychodiagnostic evaluations for learning, cognitive, and social-emotional concerns. Dr. Merk received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2017 from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). She completed an APA accredited internship at UCLA's Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior within the OCD and Intensive Anxiety Track, focusing on providing care to disorders such as OCD, selective mutism and body focused repetitive behaviors (e.g. trichotillomania and Tourette's). She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at UNLV's the PRACTICE: A community mental health clinic, focusing on providing clinical supervision and training to clinicians, and evidence-based care through group and individual therapy for young adults, and children and their parents. Dr. Merk enjoys providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety, selective mutism, obsessive compulsive disorder and related body-focused repetitive behaviors (e.g. skin picking, Tourette's and hairpulling (trichotillomania)), depression, parenting issues, disruptive behaviors and ADHD.

Articles by Dr. Rachele Merk

Jason A. Kiss, Psy.D., Staff Psychologist

Jason A. Kiss, Psy.D., is a Staff Psychologist at the Boys Town Nevada Behavioral Health Clinic in Las Vegas. A licensed psychologist specializing in issues related to diversity, Dr. Kiss works with children and adolescents who are facing challenges in the areas of assertiveness, shyness and social anxiety, identity development and interpersonal relationships. He also has conducted trainings for professionals on issues to consider when working with members of the LGBT+ community.

Dr. Kiss earned his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. He completed a doctoral internship in the University Counseling Center at California State University, Northridge, and completed his post-doctorate hours at BHcare in Ansonia, Connecticut, a community mental health center. There, he worked with an extremely diverse population, focusing on individual therapy while creating group programs to fit community needs. He also has worked with children and adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, focusing on triage and healthy coping skills.

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﻿Tara Borsh, Psy.D., is the Director of the Boys Town Nevada Behavioral Health Clinic in Las ​​​Vegas. She is a licensed psychologist specializing in individual and family therapy, and training for parents of children of all ages, from toddlers to young adults. Dr. Borsh also provides ​psychological evaluations and community training and education on behavioral health issues.

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Report bullying and friends at risk for suicide, self injury, or drugs.

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SafeVoice is an anonymous tip report system with live response 24/7/365. Safevoice (SV) includes and goes beyond bullying to create an anonymous way to also report threats of school violence and friends at risk of suicide, self-harm, drugs and more.
Make A Report

Students

Today and everyday we challenge you to be an upstander. Use your voice to speak out for yourself and those around you. SafeVoice was created for you to anonymously submit a tip of concern about your safety or well-being or that of a friend or classmate. Speaking up ensures that your school campus remains a safe and welcoming place. Through SafeVoice, trained professionals are available to respond 24/7/365 to any tips received. Submit a tip her or download the app on your cellular telephone from the Apple App Store or on Google Play today.

Student Resources

Parents

Parents and guardians are influential figures in creating safe schools and communities for their children. SafeVoice offers students a comprehensive, reliable, and private way to report tips anonymously 24/7/365. No report goes unanswered as trained professionals in the Department of Public Safety and a select team of school staff are prepared to respond appropriately and in a timely manner. When appropriate CCSD Police and/or local law enforcement agencies will respond as well. As a parent/guardian, we encourage you to discuss SafeVoice with your child and make sure that the app is downloaded on their mobile device.

Parent Resources

Community

Schools and communities throughout Nevada are fortunate to have a wide range of partners in mental and behavioral health agencies, child welfare agencies, local law enforcement agencies, community protection organizations, and community interest groups that can provide prevention, intervention, support services to children and families. Clark County students and families also have access to the Harbor, a juvenile assessment center and CCSD Police. Whether it is better family communication or responding to significant concerns about a youth's mental health, there are professionals eager to assist.

Community Resources

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SafeVoice is an anonymous tip report system with live response 24/7/365. Safevoice (SV) includes and goes beyond bullying to create an anonymous way to also report threats of school violence and friends at risk of suicide, self-harm, drugs and more. Make A Report Today and everyday we challenge you to be an upstander.

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Crisis Text Line | Text HOME To 741741 free, 24/7 Crisis Counseling

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Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message. We're here for everything: anxiety, depression, suicide, school. Text HOME to 741741.

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HOTLINE PHONE NUMBER (702) 399-0081 or submit a report online.

Child Protective Services
Child Protective Services (CPS) investigates reports of child abuse and neglect in your community. In Clark County, CPS is part of the Clark County Department of Family Services (DFS). In Nevada, abuse or neglect of a child means physical and mental non-accidental injury; sexual abuse or sexual exploitation; or negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child under age of 18 caused or allowed by a person responsible for his welfare.

Laws Related to Child Abuse
There are federal requirements for each state to have laws about reporting and investigating child abuse and neglect, as mandated by the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( CAPTA). The laws in Nevada that protect children and incorporate the federal mandates can be found under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 432B. These laws or statutes define child abuse and neglect and authorize child protection and law enforcement agencies to investigate reports of alleged child abuse and neglect.

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HOTLINE PHONE NUMBER (702) 399-0081 or submit a report online. Child Protective Services Child Protective Services (CPS) investigates reports of child abuse and neglect in your community. In Clark County, CPS is part of the Clark County Department of Family Services (DFS).

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School Counselor Grades 2-3

Title 1 HOPE Advocate
702-799-6200 x. 4301

mainglk@nv.ccsd.net

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A guide to create a coping toolbox for children

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Kids can react in a variety of ways when they are dealing with anxiety and stress. When some kids are anxious, they may get stomachaches or headaches or get teary. They may yell at their siblings. Some kids fall apart as soon as they get home from school. These are not the most ideal ways for kids to deal with such overwhelming feelings. They need effective coping techniques for anxiety and stress.

How can you effectively teach your child to "calm down"?

One simple, yet quite effective strategy is to work with them and create a coping skills toolbox.

What is a coping skills toolbox?

A coping skills toolbox is an actual physical container that houses items kids can use to help calm down and express their emotions in healthy ways. There are a ton of strategies your child can use to calm down, and having a toolbox is one way to keep several of these tools readily available to use.

How do I determine which coping techniques for anxiety will work for my child?

What works for each child will vary, depends on their temperament, their favorite activities and their energy level at that moment. One of my children loves to draw, craft and read to relax and calm down. My other child loves to do jumping jacks, scooter, or do wall push ups. Each child is different, even within a family. What works for one person may not work for another one.

Use a coping skills checklist as a jumping off point, and figure out what your child likes (and doesn't like) to do to deal with stress and anxiety. To use the coping skills checklist, go through each strategy with your child. Check off the ones that they like, cross off the ones they don't like, and circle ones they'd like to try. Encourage your child to be brave and try new things too. You never know what will work.

It's good to have a variety of strategies to use, because you can't use every coping skill everywhere. Some work better at home, and some work better at school. Some work better indoors and some are better outdoors. The longer the list of coping strategies for your child, the more ways they'll have to cope in healthy ways.

How many items should I put in?

You want to have at least 3 or 4 items in a coping skills toolbox. Some of my favorite items are things like fidgets, bubbles and coloring books with colored pencils or markers. And Next Comes L has a great list of ideas for items that can be put in a coping skills toolbox.

What about tools that aren't physical items - like taking a deep breath?

Make a visual for those types of coping skills. Taking deep breaths or imagining a calm place are incredibly helpful coping strategies, but not easily placed in a box. What you can do is create visual cue to take deep breaths or imagine a calm place and place that in the coping skills box.

You can make your own visual reminders for coping skills:

1. Take several index cards or small pieces of cardstock

2. On each one, write or draw one coping skill

3. Hole punch the cards and place them on a keyring (to make them extra sturdy, you can laminate them)

4. Put them into the coping skills toolbox for easy access

Using visuals is a powerful way to help kids. When kids are overwhelmed, sometimes it's hard for them to figure out what to do. By having cue cards, your child can have a visual reminder of what calms and relaxes them.

To make things a little easier, I've created ready to use coping skills cue cards for you. There are three different sets: Calming, Physical and Distracting. Take a peek in the store to learn more.

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One of the best coping techniques for anxiety - make a coping skills toolbox!

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Inside: A step by step guide for creating a coping skills toolbox for your child. This is an effective way to help kids utilize coping techniques for anxiety. It's Friday morning, and your daughter, like clockwork, comes down to breakfast and says "I'm not hungry at all.

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Explore parent resources to help you raise kind, curious and resilient children. Find parenting tips, hands-on activities, games, and apps featuring your child’s favorite PBS KIDS characters.

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School Counselor Grades K-1

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702-799-6200 x 4303

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This Calendar will give you an idea of all the programs, lessons and meetings that the counseling department participates in.