Family Resources & Support
Hello, my name is Nicole Dickinson and I am the School Counselor at PHCSE. I obtained my masters in social work from Rutgers University and my school counselor degree from Regent University. I have been part of the PHCSE family since 2014. When I first started at PHCSE, I only had my social work degree, however, went back to school and obtained my school counseling degree in 2017. Overall, I have more than 17 years experience in the mental health field. I am happy to be part of the PHCSE team and family.
Ms. Nicole Dickinson, MSW
412-793-6471, X234
nicole.dickinson@phcharter.org
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Our School Counselor can provide you with resources that are available to those living in Allegheny County. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact:
PHCSE High School Transition It’s not too early to start planning for high school. In fact, you should be thinking, planning and acting NOW!
School Supportive Services
School Based Therapy, SAP Information Letter, Student Assistance Program, SAP Permissions
Mon Yough Community Services
Mon Yough Community Services, Inc. Flyer, Release of Information UPMC, MYCS School Based Therapy Referral Form
Academic Support Services (Gwen’s Girls)
Parent Video, Registration Form
Housing Information
Homeless Letter to Parents, Homeless Information Poster, Allegheny Link, Pittsburgh Community Housing Information, LIHEAP, (http://www.phfa.org People who lost income due to the pandemic-related economic slowdown may be eligible for rent or mortgage assistance to help them stay in their homes.)
Mental Health Information
Suicide Prevention Lifeline, School Anxiety, Safe to Say Something Brochure, Mental Health Newsletter
Additional Resources
PA State Law regarding Youth Homelessness
Center for Parent and Teen Communication
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Find a local Food Bank Near You
Free Food Distribution Locator
If you need assistance finding food, paying housing bills, accessing free childcare, or other essential services, please click on the link below.
http://www.211.org/services/covid19
Crisis Counseling for families impacted by COVID-19
We wanted to share an excellent and FREE resource that families may find useful. Attached is a flyer for 24/7 crisis tele-counseling for anyone who is struggling mentally or emotionally during these times. Please feel free to share the information in this flyer with anyone who might find it useful.
And, below are some additional resources that could be helpful for families during this time:
Mental Health in PA offers resources from the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) Pennsylvania Crisis Text Line: Text “PA” to 741-741
OMHSAS Support and Referral Line offers assistance 24/7 1-855-284-2494 (TTY: 724-631-5600)
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
