Venture High School
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Our Role
- We assist our students & families in identify factors at home, school and/or community that impact educational success and work to reduce those barriers to learning. These barriers may include but are not limited to: truancy, alcohol and other drug abuse, child abuse and neglect, basic family needs, economic factors, behavioral difficulties, divorce, and mental health concerns.
- We educate the student in recognizing and managing emotions, developing care and concern for others, establishing positive relationships, making responsible decisions, & handling challenging situations.
- We teach the student on how to calm themselves when angry and resolve conflicts respectfully. Goal setting, decision-making, and problem-solving are also key components of instruction.
- We prepare the student so they can be successful in the classroom.
- We provide these services through individual, group, family, and crisis counseling.
- We support parents, teachers, and administrators in understanding the student’s developmental and educational needs.
- We serve as links between the school, home, and community resources.
Emergency Assistance
Catholic Charities of Forth Worth
Mission Arlington
Referral Services
United Way of Tarrant County – 211
Substance Abuse Information and Treatment
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Counseling Resources / Mental Health
Mental Health Association of Tarrant County
My Health My Resources Tarrant County
Medicaid, SNAP, TANIF , CPS
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Child protective services