Hauser School Counseling News

• Suicide Prevention Month
• Counseling Services
• Mental Health Matters/Credible Mind
• Spark Week
• Post-Secondary Planning and Financial Aid
• College Go Week- 9/20-24
• SAT/ACT Registration Information
• Community Opportunities
• Senior newsletter

September is suicide prevention month. Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide.

Hope Can Happen

Suicide is not inevitable for anyone. By starting the conversation, providing support, and directing help to those who need it, we can prevent suicides and save lives.

We Can All Take Action

Evidence shows that providing support services, talking about suicide, reducing access to means of self-harm, and following up with loved ones are just some of the actions we can all take to help others.

Crisis Centers are Critical

By offering immediate counseling to everyone that may need it, local crisis centers provide invaluable support at critical times and connect individuals to local services.

Know the Risk Factors

Risk factors are characteristics that make it more likely that someone will consider, attempt, or die by suicide. They can't cause or predict a suicide attempt, but they're important to be aware of:

• Mental disorders, particularly mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and certain personality disorders
• Alcohol and other substance use disorders
• Hopelessness
• Impulsive and/or aggressive tendencies
• History of trauma or abuse
• Major physical illnesses
• Previous suicide attempt(s)
• Family history of suicide
• Job or financial loss
• Loss of relationship(s)
• Easy access to lethal means
• Local clusters of suicide
• Lack of social support and sense of isolation
• Stigma associated with asking for help
• Lack of healthcare, especially mental health and substance abuse treatment
• Cultural and religious beliefs, such as the belief that suicide is a noble resolution of a personal dilemma
• Exposure to others who have died by suicide (in real life or via the media and Internet)

Know the Warning Signs

Some warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for suicide, especially if the behavior is new has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you or someone you know exhibits any of these, seek help by calling the Lifeline

• Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves
• Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching online or buying a gun
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
• Talking about being a burden to others
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Withdrawing or isolating themselves
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
• Extreme mood swings

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Bartholomew County Stride Crisis Diversion Center: 812-669-3100 and Mobile Crisis 877-463-6512

Mental Health Matters is a community-wide initiative created to address challenges and improve the mental health system for the wellbeing of youth and adults in Bartholomew County. Credible Mind is a online platform with access to free, expert vetted health and wellbeing resources as well as community based resources. If you're seeking more mental health resources from the community please visit their website at: https://www.mhmbc.org/directory

School counselors are available for social/emotional, academic, and post-secondary counseling appointments. Students can request to see their counselor by dropping off a Counselor Request available in the Counseling lobby and in classrooms. Students can also email their counselor to request an appointment.

Research from Search Institute shows that when young people know their sparks and have adult support in nurturing them, they are more likely to have a sense of purpose, to be socially competent, and physically healthy, and to do better in school.

Look out for more information on Spark Week activities at Hauser during the month of September.

Did you miss the Post-Secondary Planning and Financial Aid Night? No worries! Check out the valuable resources and information shared by the Hauser Counseling Department and IUC Financial Aid.

Post-Secondary Planning Presentation

Financial Aid Presentation

Attention Seniors! Are you ready to start filling out your college applications? Indiana’s College Application Week is coming up on September 20-24, and many colleges and universities will be waiving their application fees during the week. Find out application information for the colleges you plan to apply to, including if they’ll be waiving their fees, by visiting LearnMoreIndiana.org/college/applying-to-schools/#app-process.

There are MANY paths to future success including and outside of 4 year colleges. We will explore apprenticeship programs, military options, vocational and technical schools, training programs, and 2 year degrees.

Students can request fee waiver benefits directly from College Board: We encourage eligible students to receive SAT fee waiver benefits by logging in to their College Board account and submitting a request. Learn more.

The SAT and ACT are college entrance exams. Juniors and seniors may need to take the SAT and/or the ACT exams for college admissions and/or scholarship consideration. For best results it is recommended that students take the SAT and the ACT twice during their junior year and then once again during the fall of their senior year. Juniors should be signing up NOW. Students can test at any testing center.

Hauser school code: 151565. (Juniors will take the SAT one time at Hauser during SAT School Day testing window in the spring at no cost. Date TBA.)

Students can test at any location on any date.

*Fee waivers (2 per test) are available to juniors and seniors on free and reduced lunch and/or 21st Century Scholars.

2024-2025 Administration Dates and Deadlines:

SAT registration: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat

October 5 - Registration Deadline: September 20

November 2 - Registration Deadline: October 18

December 7 - Registration Deadline: November 22

March 8 - Registration Deadline: February 21

May 3 - Registration Deadline: April 18

June 7 - Registration Deadline: May 22

ACT registration: http://www.act.org/

September 14 - Registration Deadline: August 9

October 26 - Registration Deadline: September 20

December 14 - Registration Deadline: November 8

February 8 - Registration Deadline: January 3

April 5 - Registration Deadline: February 28

June 14 - Registration Deadline: May 9

July 12 - Registration Deadline: June 6

The Scholar Success Program helps students in high school and in college as they prepare for college and career success and stay on track to earn and maintain the 21st Century Scholarship. In high school and in college, each grade level has activities that should be completed each year. Scholars must complete the specific steps and track their progress online using ScholarTrack.

For Grades 8-12 + Parents/Caregivers

Register here

Discover targeted college readiness, scholarships, and enrollment information at AirPark Diversity Day, featuring insights from IU Columbus, Ivy Tech Community College, and Purdue Polytechnic Columbus.

This event is an excellent opportunity for parents and caregivers to gather essential resources to support their students' educational paths. Don't miss out on the chance to connect with experts and set the foundation for academic success!

Seniors,

Check out the Hauser Counseling Senior News- September Edition for information and resources for YOU!

Junior Families,

You may find it helpful to read the Senior News as well to gain an understanding in advance of senior year information, opportunities, and processes.