Welcome to Van Gorder Counseling! 

Dear Van Gorder Families, Students, and Staff, 

 Welcome to our Van Gorder Counseling page!  I am Kelly Whalen, your School Counselor.  If you have any questions or concerns you may email me at kpwhalen@washoeschools.net.  From time to time I will be adding resources and activities to this page. In this time of Distance Learning and quarantine, here are things we can do to keep ourselves healthy and happy.  

Some Ideas are:  

Stay hydrated and eat good nutritious foods. 

Set aside special time to play with the whole family 

Find a place that is your space, a cozy place to relax, rejuvenate, and de-stress. 

Reach out to family and friends through phone calls, social media, emails or texts. 

Notice the good things that are happening around you. 

Find humor every day.  Laughter is the best medicine, they say. 

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

WCSD  Family Resource Center Flyer with Contact Phone Numbers

Family Resource Center Locations Flyer

The Family Resource Center Program is funded by a grant from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Office of Community Partnerships and Grants. 

What is a Family Resource Center (FRC)? 

A Family Resource Center is a safe and friendly place to go for many different types of resources when families need help. 

Who Can Get Help? The Family Resource Center serves anyone who lives in the surrounding community. There are no income qualifications to use the Family Resource Center, although some referrals to other services may be limited according to income guidelines. The Family Resource Center serves children, teens, parents, single adults, and seniors.

What services does the Family Resource Center offer?

Resources/Referrals: All of the Family Resource Center sites offer resource and referral services. Individuals may call the Family Resource Center for information and referrals to resources in the community which may be able to help meet basic needs or provide other forms of assistance. Staff is available to assist families with identifying needs and to help them locate the resources to potentially meet those needs. Families with minor or school aged children can enroll in the Family Success Program.

Family Success Program: The Family Success Program is a voluntary program that consists of an initial discussion to determine the needs of the family and then links the family with appropriate community and government resources. A plan is made with the family to help set goals and action steps necessary to meet those goals. The plan is tailored to address the unique needs of the family and will likely require additional appointments. Families who are taking action and making progress towards attaining their goals may be eligible for additional services.

On-going Support: Staff members of the Family Resource Center provide on-going support to families. They are available to help with budgeting, goal setting, and problem solving. They are also available to assist you in obtaining services through advocacy and interventions with other community agencies.

Second Step Resources for Educators and Families

 Educators and families can now access Second Step Emotion Management lessons for Grades K–5 on-demand, along with support materials for each lesson. All lessons are free (no login required) and feature our own Committee for Children staff, who also happen to be experienced teachers and counselors.
Kindergarten Lessons
Grade 1 Lessons
Grade 2 Lessons
Grade 3 Lessons
Grade 4 Lessons
Grade 5 Lessons