Family Support
Families in Transition
Your school-aged children may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Assistance Act. The McKinney-Vento act defines "homeless children and youth" as individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.
Rights of Homeless Students Rights of Homeless Students - Spanish
If you are in need of assistance, please reach out to your building liaison.
| Coral Nava | Washington Academy | cnava@district100.com |
| Shelia Repka | Belvidere Central | srepka2@district100.com |
| Christina Bonk | Meehan Elementary | cbonk@district100.com |
| Meg Bausman | Belvidere North | mbausman@district100.com |
| Michelle Adam | Lincoln Elementary | madam@district100.com |
| Vito Lassandro | Belvidere South | vlassandro@district100.com |
| Dianna Killmer | Caledonia Elementary | dkillmer@district100.com |
| Michelle Helgeson | Belvidere High School | mhelgeson@district100.com |
| Laura Lindell | Seth Whitman | llindell@district100.com |
| Nina Rayon | Perry Elementary | narayon@district100.com |
| Jessie Piske | Everest | jpiske@district100.com |
| Margot Castillo | Early Childhood | mcastillo@district100.com |
Care Solace
We view your mental health and well-being as a priority for your success at this school. In support of this, we have invested in several resources that you can access whenever you need help. Remember, you are not alone and it is a true act of bravery and strength to seek help.
We encourage you to visit the on-campus resources, and save the community resources so you can easily find them if you or someone you know needs help.
On Campus:
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Signing up to meet with a school social worker or counselor.
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Talking with school administration
In Our Community:
D100 has partnered with Care Solace to support our community’s mental health.
If you or a family member is looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance.
Care Solace’s care navigation services are confidential and complimentary to Belvidere School District #100’s students, staff, and their families. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.
If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
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Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365
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Visit www.caresolace.com/belvidere and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
In an Emergency:
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Call 911 or and request a Crisis Intervention Trained (C.I.T.) response
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Go to the closest emergency room for support
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Call the National Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org
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Text “Hello” or “Home” to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
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Trevor Lifeline LGBTQQ+ Crisis Support: 1-866-488-7386
Safe2Help
Safe2Help Illinois is a 24/7 program where students can use a free app, text/phone, and website (Safe2HelpIllinois.com) to share information on school safety issues in a confidential environment. Once vetted, the information provided will be shared with local district and school officials and/or local PSAP/9-1-1- call center, depending on the nature of the information shared.