From the Counseling Office at SBCS… Assistance for the holidays Banana Splits Groups As we have in the past, SBCS would like to help These are 6 week groups available for students our families that are in need for the holidays. whose parents have separated or divorced. If Please visit the counseling web page on the you are interested in your child participating, school’s website. Click on “Assistance for the please contact Ms. Wiles at 826-7213. Groups Holidays” in the sidebar to fill out a form are available for students in grades K-3. requesting assistance. All information and assistance is kept confidential. If you do not WIVB-TV Coats 4 Kids have internet access, please contact Ms. Wiles WIVB-TV and the Society of St. Vincent DePaul or Mr. Graham at 826-7213. are coordinating the distribution of coats to For Thanksgiving assistance (turkey dinner) please apply BEFORE November 12, 2014. children in need this winter. Parent/Guardian will need BOTH a benefit card and photo ID. For Christmas assistance- please apply BEFORE November 26, 2014. Each child will need ONE of the following: Birth We have limited funds available. Assistance is available on a first come, first served basis until funds are depleted. or Benefit card. Want your child to see a School Counselor? We have the capability for a parent to submit an on-line request to have their child seen by a School Counselor. Students can also submit a request on-line as well. Simply visit the counseling webpage on the school’s website. Click on the “Need to see the Counselor?” tab in the sidebar. Ms. Wiles (grades K-2) or Mr. Graham (grades 3-8) will contact you within 1-2 school days to speak with you about your request. For an urgent concern, please contact us by phone at 826-7213. Everything is confidential. *Please visit the counseling webpage; we have more resources and information available! Certificate, Social Security card, Medicaid card Sites and Dates for Distribution: Capitol Cleaners, Main Street in Niagara Falls: 11/8/14 and 12/6/14 from 10 am – 2 pm Colvin Cleaners Warehouse, Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo: Saturday, 11/8/14 from 9 am – 1 pm St. Vincent DePaul Society, 1298 Main Street, Buffalo: Thursday, 11/20/14 from 9 am – 12 pm HEAP Program The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded assistance program designed to assist low to moderate income households with the costs of heating their homes, and with energy conservation measures. Questions regarding the HEAP program should be directed to Erie County Social Services at 858-7644. Applications for HEAP can be made in person at: The Counseling page can be found at www.southbuffalocs.org under the “Services” tab From the Counseling Office at SBCS… 478 Main Street, 1st floor of the Hens & Kelly SBCS Uniform Program Building, Buffalo. Hours are 8:00am–4:00pm. We are always looking for gently used Applications for the regular benefit open uniforms to be donated back to the school. November 17, 2014. Applications for the emergency benefit open January 2, 2015. They can be turned in to Ms. Land in the Main Office at any time. These gently used uniforms are for sale throughout the year Friends of Night People Services are provided to men, women and children of all ages. All services are provided free of charge. Dinner is served daily from 5pm for $3.00 per item. There will be a table set up at Parent Teacher Conferences to purchase uniforms. to 7pm. Medical care is available on the first, third and fourth Tuesday of each month. Clothing is available daily from 5pm to 7pm. High School Information Housing assistance is available two to three Hutch Tech admissions exam is Thursday, times a month. Friends of Night People is November 6, 2014 from 8:15am – 10:45am. located at 394 Hudson Street in Buffalo. For Students are responsible for their own more information, visit their webpage at transportation. High School applications should www.FriendsofNightPeople.com. be completed and turned in by November 14, 2014 to Mr. Graham. Applications not turned in Crisis Situations by this time are at risk of not being processed in Spectrum C.A.R.E.S. team serves family and time for the December 5, 2014 deadline. As youth (18 and younger) of Erie County more information becomes available, our experiencing psychiatric or behavioral website will be updated and information will be emergencies. The mission of the C.A.R.E.S. sent home for the 8th grade students. Any team is to assist families in resolving crisis questions you have about high schools can be situations in the community as quickly and directed to Mr. Graham at 826-7213 ext. 421. effectively as possible. The C.A.R.E.S team is on call 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. 882-4357 (882-HELP). If older than 18 years, please call Crisis Services at 834-3131, which also accepts calls 24 hours a day/7 days a week. The Counseling page can be found at www.southbuffalocs.org under the “Services” tab