Welcome
Welcome! In partnership with families, staff, and community, the mission of the Nooksack Valley Comprehensive School Counseling Department is to advocate and promote the lifelong academic, career, and social/emotional development and success of ALL students. |
Welcome Back! We are so excited to start the 2020-2021 school year with you! Click on the video link to get to know our Elementary Counseling Team and how we are here to help support our NV Community. |
Contact
Ali Steffan Everson Elementary School Counselor Cell: (541)-896-1175 ali.steffan@nv.k12.wa.us |
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Stephanie DeBoer Nooksack Elementary School Counselor Office: (360) 966-3321 EXT: 1187 stephanie.deboer@nv.k12.wa.us |
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Heather Taylor Sumas Elementary School Counselor Cell: (253)-271-8585 heather.taylor@nv.k12.wa.us |
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Lindsay Anderson Nooksack School District K-5 Mental Health Therapist Cell: (360)-510-0719 lindsay.anderson@nv.k12.wa.us |
Students
Student Links
Online and Digital safety:
1st-3rd Grades: NetsmartzKids
3rd-5th Grades: Digital Passport
Career Interests:
Grades K-5: https://vacareerview.org/k5/
4th-5th Grades: https://vacareerview.org/68/
K-2nd Social Skills:
Howard B. Wigglebottom Books/Lessons/Animations/Songs
Books/Lessons/Animations/Songs
Explore feelings and sharing games with your favorite PBS KIDS characters like Daniel Tiger, Clifford, Elmo and Thomas the Tank Engine!
Parents
Parent Resources
Online and Digital Safety
To learn how to support your children to be safe in the digital and online world check out these sites:
- Resources for Parents, Educators & Communities
- En español - Recursos para padres, educadores y comunidades
- Parenting, Media, and Everything in Between
Calming Apps and websites
For breathing exercises, sleep stories, and meditation visit these sites:
Calm your mind. Change your life.
https://mindyeti.com/
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Free K-5 Second Step emotion management lessons and resources
Curated for Educators and Families
The Imagine Neighborhood Podcast
Community Resources
Crisis Resources
- Crisis Line – Volunteers of America (VOA) 1-800-584-3578
- Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8225
- Whatcom County Crisis Triage & Stabilization Center 1-360-676-2020
Mental Health Treatment Services
- Catholic Community Services for Youth 1-360-676-2164
- Compass Health 1-360-676-2220
- Lake Whatcom Residential & Treatment Center 1-360-676-6000
- Sea Mar Clinic 1-360-734-5458
- Sunrise Services 1-360-746-7200
- Unity Care Northwest 1-360-676-6000
- Seattle Children’s Hospital – Behavioral Health Referral Line 1-833-303-5437
Additional Resources
- SUPPORT
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 1-360-671-4950
- Northwest Youth Services (up to 25 yrs) 1-360-734-9862
- HOUSING
- Homeless Outreach Team – Opportunity Council 1-360-312-3717
- Housing Services – Opportunity Council 1-360-255-2091 x 137
- Domestic Violence Housing Needs – DVSAS Help Line 1-877-715-1563
- Youth – Northwest Youth Services Emergency Housing (up to 25 yrs) 1-360-393-0116
- MEDICAID HELP
- Health Care Authority (HCA) Helpline 1-800-562-3022
- HCA Medical Assistant Specialist (Whatcom County) 1-360-788-6547
- VETERANS
- Whatcom County Health Department – Veterans Office 1-360-778-6050
- Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255
- Veterans Crisis Text Line Text 838255
If there is an emergency dial 9-1-1