Counselor Support Resources
CRAIG MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Steven Childress, Counselor A-L
325-794-4100 ext. 7356
steven.childress@abileneisd.org
Miss Ibarra, Counselor M-Z
325-794-4100 ext. 7028
angeles.ibarrarubio@abileneisd.org
COUNSELOR FORMS & RESOURCES
- COUNSELOR REFERRAL FORM
If a student or family needs to meet/talk with the counselor to address a specific need or concern, please fill out the form at the link. Please note these form submissions will be checked daily (Monday-Friday) and will be answered within 24-48 hours, depending on the urgency…
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- On-Campus Students experiencing a mental health crisis – come to counselors office immediately
- Remote Students experiencing a mental health crisis – please contact: Betty Hardwick Center at 1-800-758-3344, located at 2616 S. Clack St. Abilene Texas, 79606 or dial 911 if it is an emergency.
- Schedule Changes
Schedules changes are closed for this semester.
- ABILENE COMMUNITY AGENCIES & RESOURCES
If you are in needs of FINANCIAL / FOOD / HEALTH / HOUSING / JOBS / TRANSPORTATION please…
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- Call 2-1-1 OR
- “A Call For Help” Website
- Craig “Communities in Schools” Liaison: Sheila Ashford – sheila.ashford@abileneisd.org
CRAIG COLT’S OFFICIAL SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITES
FREE SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES & TEACHERS
- Craig Middle School SEL Program
- Overcoming Obstacles – FREE Curriculum
- Kid Grit: FREE Virtual Youth Workshops
- Lead4Change Student Leadership Program
MONTHLY GUIDANCE THEMES & RESOURCES
Craig Middle School Counselors will have a Monthly Guidance Theme during the School Year to promote resources for students, families and staff on special topics. If there is a topic or resources that you need or are interested in, please submit a counselor referral form and request that information.
NATIONAL HOTLINES
The following hotlines may be helpful for students in crisis while not attending school due to COVID-19.
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (Child Protective Services)
1-800-252-5400
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453
Disaster Distress Helpline – SAMHSA
(800) 985-5990
Girls & Boys Town National Hotline
(310) 855-4673
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
(800) 843-5678
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
National Parent Helpline
(855) 427-2736
National Runaway Safeline
(800) 786-2929
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255
Poison Control
(800) 222-1222
Rape, Sexual Assault, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
(800) 656-4673