Parent Resources

Students and Parents: Visit our WHS Counseling Center online for helpful information on both career and college planning. 

WHS Counseling Center Website

Community Members: Take advantage of free programs at Southern State's Adult Opportunity Center. They provide assistance with basic reading and literacy skills, GED preparation, and college readiness in math and English.*

Southern State Adult Opportunity Center or call 800-628-7722, ext 2687

There are a number of private companies that provide information and assistance with substance abuse, physical abuse/assault, and mental health issues.  We have included their information for your convenience.*

• Clinton County Resource Guide (pdf)
• Solutions – Community Counseling and Recovery Centers
  Wilmington Office
  953 S. South Street
  Wilmington, OH 45177
  (937) 383-4441
  CRISIS HOTLINE (1-877-695-6333) - Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week or text the keyword “4hope” to 741741
• Transformative Wellness
  815 S South St
  Wilmington, OH 45177
  855-553-9355
  Transformative Wellness Website
• Talbert House
  232 N South St
  Wilmington, OH 45177
  937-414-2016
  Talbert House Website 
  Service Locations

If you are looking for resources on how to talk to your children about the dangers of using and abusing drugs, alcohol, and/or prescription medications, we have a place for you to start.  For conversation starters, prevention tips, warning signs, and a comprehensive drug guide visit Ohio's Start Talking website.

(Please see additional resources at the bottom of this page for more assistance with substance abuse issues)

If your family needs assistance with housing, food/clothing, medical care, counseling, and more please see the public resources below.*

Clinton County Resource Guide (pdf)

Cl. Co. Family & Children First Council

1025 S. South St., Suite 400
Wilmington, OH 45177
Phone: 937-382-5726, ext 1423

As administrators, teachers, counselors, and parents, we often struggle to find the right words to help children understand death, when we ourselves don’t have all of the answers.  If you are looking for ways to talk with your child about a death or tragedy, we encourage you to read our resource document Suggestions for Parents When Responding to a Death. 

Your child's grades, schedules, and attendance at your fingertips with Progress Book. Get connected today.

• How to Create a Progress Book Account
• Progress Book Log-in

Student accident insurance is available through Guarantee Trust Life. Please visit our Forms & Documents page for information and forms.

We encourage you to join us in being vigilant in watching for signs of depression, learn about the risk factors and warning signs for suicide, read and share stories of hope and recovery, and let our students know that if they are struggling, there is help and there is hope. 

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for a chat option.
• Learn about the risk factors and warning signs from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Read Stories of hope and recovery from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• Youth: How to Take Care of Yourself - from suicidepreventionlifeline.org
• Contact the Crisis Text Line by texting 4HOPE to 741741, or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org for information or to chat online with a professional.
• Mental Health Recovery Services of Warren and Clinton County has an extensive list of resources available.

For additional local resources, please see the Community Resources on  this page.