My name is Kim Schenkelberg and I am the School Social Worker for Lewis and Clark Middle School. I assist students and their families with various needs. Life circumstances have changed for many families due to the pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus. Please contact me if you feel I might be of assistance in locating community resources to help with any needs or concerns. It is important to all staff at Lewis and Clark that your child has what they need to be the best student they can be! You can complete this confidential Needs Assessment and I will contact you as soon as possible.  

I also provide support to students during the school year. Students can complete the Request to see the Social Worker and I will send an invite to meet with the student virtually.  

To ensure student and staff safety, please be advised that staff have limited access to messages outside of the school day.  If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Safe Schools Hotline at 531.299.SAFE(7233) or safe2helpNE.org. If this is an emergency, go to your nearest emergency room or call 911.  

FOOD BANKS  

Click HERE for OPS Food Pantry Information. 

Click HERE for Food Bank Locations by Zip Codes. 

Click HERE for Omaha Food Pantry information.  

FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES 

Below are a few resources to turn to if you or your child are having a difficult time. 

Safe Schools Hotline or 531.299.SAFE(7233) 

Boys Town National Hotline or 1.800.448.3000 

Nebraska Family Helpline or 1.888.886.8660 

Methodist Emotional Support Line (M-F/8:00 to 4:00 pm) 402.815.TALK(8255) 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or 1.800.273.8225 

Your Life Your Voice or 1.800.448.3000 

COMMUNITY RESOURCE INFORMATION 

For updated community resource information, contact 2-1-1 Or Heartland United Way. The 211 call base center helps connect individuals to the below resources: 

• utility assistance 

• rental assistance 

• food pantries 

• shelter and housing services 

• clothing 

• abuse prevention 

• behavioral health services 

• support groups 

• senior services 

• transportation 

• disaster services 

• government shutdown support 

• legal services 

• health care services 

• family support 

• financial assistance and education 

 

COPING SKILLS  

Healthy vs. Non Healthy Coping Strategies from TherapistAid.com  

Mandala Coloring Sheets from TherapistAid.com 

The Big Coping Skills List from MyleMarks.com 

50 Ways to Take a Break from NewEarthPulse.com 

A List of Coping Skills from YouMeMindBody