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Outreach from KACC's Career School Counselor

Crystal Pena is Here for You.

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KACC's Career School Counselor, Crystal Pena has developed an easy way for you to reach her. 

If you click HERE, a Google Form will pop up for you to communicate your needs.  This communication outlet is designed for your ease.  Once your request is submitted, Ms. Pena will do her best to respond within three days of receiving it.  If there is an immediate need for assistance, please call Ms. Pena at 815-939-4971, extension 238.

If you click HERE, to access Ms. Pena's Bitmoji Classroom including apprenticeship, trade school, college, union, military, scholarship, FAFSA, local needs, and mental health resources.

Remember, in an emergency, please dial 911 immediately.  An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department, or ambulance. 

Other Services Available Include:

• Crisis Text Line is available by texting HOME to 741741 The Crisis Text Line is available for any crisis.  A live, trained crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from their secure online platform.  The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available at 1-800-273-8255 or online - just Click Here.  The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. 
• National Domestic Violence Hotline is available via text or chat online. Text LOVEIS to 22522 or just Click Here Every contact to The Hotline is personal and confidential.  Those who reach out to them sometimes identify themselves as survivors of abuse, concerned friends or family, and others as abusive partners seeking change for the better.