Resources

Below you will find resources for mental health, college-bound students, and career exploration.

Mental Health

Children and Families of Iowa

• Mental Health Provider in Osceola

Crossroads Behavioral Health Services

• Mental Health Provider with locations in Osceola, Creston, and Winterset

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• 800-273-8255

• Free, confidential help is available 24/7

Crisis Text Line

• Text HOME to 741741

• Free 24/7 Support

COVID Recovery Iowa

• Free confidential counseling available at 844-775-9276.

  • Available with a Peer Counselor or a COVID Recovery Iowa Counselor

  • The Spanish line is: 531-800-3687

• Parenting In A Pandemic Facebook Group

• Zoom Support Groups for parents, teens, and preteens

  • For more information or to register, contact Chelsea.Siefken@pathwaysb.org

College-Bound Students

• Murray School Code:163075

• Mrs. Meiners can assist with registration

• Area testing centers include: Osceola High School & SWCC Campus (Creston location)

• Upcoming Test Dates:

  • October 22, 2022

  • December 10, 2022

  • February 11, 2023
  • April 15, 2023
  • June 10, 2023
  • July 15, 2023

Educational Talent Search

• ETS is a program that aims to help students reach both their academic and personal goals by helping them stay in school and attend the post-secondary institution of their choice.

• ETS aims to make college accessible for ALL students.

  • This is accomplished through providing ACT fee waivers, college application fee waivers, scholarships, and much more!

  • 2/3 of those enrolled in ETS must be BOTH first generation AND low-income.

• Other services provided by ETS:

  • Campus Visits

  • Cultural Trips

  • Monthly Activities (Social-Emotional Learning, Career Exploration, Financial Literacy, etc.)

• Applications are available online and in room 205.

Career Exploration

ICAN

• Provides Resources for both career planning AND college

Iowa Intermediary Network

• Provides career simulators

  • This is done through regional coordinator.

    • Mrs. Meiners can help get you in touch with the regional coordinator and help navigate this opportunity

• Provides additional career exploration resources as well