Wellness Resources

The School District of Omro is excited to offer students two convenient counseling options during the school day.

• A Rawhide Youth Services counselor is available at OES, OMS, and OHS.

• Collaborative Wellness counselors are available at all four schools.

Counseling sessions take place in a private space at school, but please note that these counselors are not school employees. Any information your child shares will stay private and will not be shared with school staff unless you give permission.

All counseling services are billed through your family’s insurance.

We are grateful to be able to partner with these organizations to support the well-being of our students.

Please contact your child's School Counselor, School Psychologist, or Director of Pupil Services for more information or to complete a referral form.

• Tracy Rees, Elementary Counselor - tree@omro.k12.wi.us; (920) 303-3100 x2683
• Carrie Sabel, Middle School Counselor - csabe@omro.k12.wi.us; (920) 303-2301 x2207
• Heather La Fleur, High School Counselor - hlafl@omro.k12.wi.us; (920) 303-2300 x2196
• Jaime Ellison, School Psychologist - jelli@omro.k12.wi.us; (920) 303-2317
• Connie Bernier, Director of Pupil Services - cbern@omro.k12.wi.us; (920) 303-2300

As a reminder, Winnebago County Public Health continues to offer immunizations at no cost to both eligible children and their parent/guardian. These services are a valuable resource for helping families stay up to date on required and recommended vaccines and ultimately supporting the health and safety of our school communities.

Attached to this email, you will find flyers with additional details.

We are seeing a rise in student illnesses. This is expected with the currently high levels of influenza in our county and in our state. Please see the following links for more information you can use to stay healthy!

• School Health Office Guidelines
• Influenza Information
• Handwashing Information
• Onsite Clinic Information
• Attendance Guidelines

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

We have a new way to connect with our school counselor, Mrs. LaFleur. Please go to the Student Resource page and scroll to the bottom.

This will take you to my request form. We are hoping this will be an easier way for everyone to get in touch.

Here are some tips to help your child feel emotionally ready for the school year!

1. Daily routines help kids feel safe and confident

2. Building connection boosts confidence

3. Talking about their feelings builds trust

4. You know your child best, if you think your child needs more help, talk with your child's teachers about how to support their needs at school, if your child's feelings are affecting their sleep or school, talk to school behavioral health or doctor and consider a health check up to stay up to date on your child's routine health care.

Reasons a child may be falling asleep in class

• The student may not be getting enough sleep.

• Inconsistent Bedtime

• Using electronics during the night (phone or video games)

• Stress

• The student does not feel engaged.

• The work may be too difficult or too easy.

• The student is avoiding school work.

• The student may be showing signs of depression.

• The student may have trouble with substance abuse.

• The student may have a medical condition.

What can parents do to help

• Communicate with school staff

• Ensure that your child has a reasonable and consistent bedtime

• Ensure that your child is not using electronic devices including cell phones or video games during hours that are dedicated to sleep

• Talk to your child’s doctor or medical provider

• Consider making your child an appointment with a counselor

• Collaborative Wellness & Rawhide both offer services at school

Resource Provided by Karen Carley, School Nurse

kcarl@omro.k12.wi.us, ph 920-410-3378

Wisconsin has created the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) for parents/caregivers. Triple P is supported by Children’s WI, the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board, and the Department of Children and Families. Check it out!

Free support for your positive parenting journey

Now, you can do Triple P programs online, at no cost. Give your kids of all ages key life skills and help the whole family

stay calm and positive. What to expect:

• Easy-to-use online programs with videos and fun interactive learning.

• Each module only takes about an hour or less. You can do them in just a few minutes at a time.

• Do it on your phone, computer, or tablet, when you can.

Please forward question to the folks at Triple P.

The School District of Omro is excited to offer counseling services to Omro Middle School and Omro High School students through Rawhide Youth Services. Please see the attachment for a description of services provided. To receive a registration packet for your child, please contact either:

Jaime Ellison, School Psychologist, at jelli@omro.k12.wi.us

Connie Bernier, Director of Special Education, at cbern@omro.k12.wi.us

Outpatient Counseling Services Brochure_08_2024.pdf

Anyone in Wisconsin can call or text 988 or use the chat function via www.988lifeline.org to reach out and get the help they need. 988 is ready to provide support for anyone experiencing a suicidal, mental health, and/or substance use crisis. People can also contact 988 if they are concerned about a loved one in crisis.

988 Handout (Spanish)

Well Badger Resource Center is an information and referral (I&R) service for Wisconsin individuals and families. Information and referral services create and maintain databases of programs and services, and then make sure, through a variety of channels and outreach, that you and others in your community know about those services.
Well Badger is a one-stop connection to community, social, health, and government programs and resources — so you can find what you need, when you need it.

The Navigator is a free, confidential, online tool designed to help parents, caregivers, and professionals navigate mental and behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and young adults under the age of 21! Just answer a few questions about the child, and the Navigator provides a customized guide to connect the child with the resources and support they both need and deserve.

Children’s Mental & Behavioral Health Resource Navigator (Navigator)

"It’s difficult for us to think about our kids struggling — especially when we may be struggling ourselves. However, it’s important for us to know that we can make a difference." Click on this link for some helpful information about checking in with your child regarding their mental health from the Wisconsin DPI Student Services/Prevention and Wellness team and DPI ConnectEd.

Speak Up! Speak Out! Use this resource if you need to report a threat.

Please call 911 IMMEDIATELY in the event of a medical emergency, fire, disaster response, reporting a crime or any life-threatening situation.

Please call 211 if you need contact information for community resources such need of food, housing/ shelter, utility assistance, healthcare services or government services, substance abuse or mental health resources, transportation, legal services, counseling, support services or disaster aftercare.

Please call 988 for help with thoughts of suicide, mental health crisis, substance use crisis, or emotional distress or you need support handling a crisis.