Additional Sites and Resources

Theological Site:

Parental Involvement:

  •  www.search-institute.org/  The Search Institute offers a variety of aids for parents. This site talks about what parents and school can do to help their children be successful and provide positive youth development.
  •  www.sadd.org/ptm/empowerment-home.html   - Students Against Destructive Decisions - Empowering students and parents by positive involvement in family, community, school and friends. “Contract for Life”, “College Contract for Life”, “Parent (or Caring Adult”)

Local Resources:

  • Girls and Boys Town National Hotline * 1-800-448-3000
  • www.pride.org , www.safehomes.org - PRIDE- Omaha Inc. (Parents, guardians, and community working together for drug-free, violence-free youth), 3534 South 108 Street * Omaha, NE 68144 * (402) 397-3309
  • www.projectextramile.org - Project Extra Mile. (Working to create a community consensus that clearly states that underage alcohol use is illegal, unhealthy, and unacceptable), 11606 Nicholas Street * Omaha, NE 68154 * (402) 963-0015

Personal Counseling Resources

  • www.ccomaha.org/get_involved/programs/behavioral_health.html - Catholic Charities 3300 N. 60th St - 554-0520 Counseling services for eating disorders, crisis, suicide, family problems and mental health issues. Spanish language available.
  • www.familyserviceomaha.org/services/default.asp - Family Service 2101 S. 42nd St. - 553-3000 1921 S. 42nd St #404 - 346-1260 General counseling related to grief, loneliness, substance abuse, stresses, suicide, dating, divorce, and family issues.
  • www.projectrelate.org/r6_counseling.html - Project Relate Resources include counseling, support groups, crisis hotlines, substance abuse, and in-patient facilities.
  • www.saferteendriving.org - C.A.R. Safer Teen Driving Resources for teens, parents, and educators on the number one killer of teens in the U.S.
  • www.yellowribbon.org - Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program. Resources for teens, parents, and professionals available at this site. 17405 Hickory Circle, Omaha, NE  68130