Reassurances that perhaps things may be better than they appear at the moment
The site serves as the following:
Guide for looking at oneself or another in comparison to others
Means of clarifying whether or not one might want to seek assistance
Resource for knowing what is “normal” or “typical” of adolescents
Source of details about some difficulties today’s adolescents might encounter
www.501shifts.org provides guidance and referral sources to help work through the difficulties encountered in today's world. Included on this site you will find the USD 501 school counselors, social workers, and psychologists available to you. The one assigned to your school is the one who can best respond to your questions and concerns and refer you to good community or school resources. Remember that those in the “helping” professions abide by a code of ethics. Ask them about privacy and confidentiality as they apply to you.
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