Resources

Below you will find resources for mental health, college-bound students, and career exploration.

Mental Health

Children and Families of Iowa

  • Mental Health Provider in Osceola

Crossroads Behavioral Health Services

  • Mental Health Provider with locations in Osceola, Creston, and Winterset

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  • 800-273-8255

  • Free, confidential help is available 24/7

Crisis Text Line

  • Text HOME to 741741

  • Free 24/7 Support

COVID Recovery Iowa

College-Bound Students

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

  • Opens October 1 for the 2022-2023 School Year

  • We will have a FAFSA night on October 25th at 6:30 PM! Seniors please attend.

  • Murray School Code:163075

  • Mrs. Meiners can assist with registration

  • Area testing centers include: Osceola High School & SWCC Campus (Creston location)
  • Upcoming Test Dates:

    • October 22, 2022

    • December 10, 2022

    • February 11, 2023
    • April 15, 2023
    • June 10, 2023
    • July 15, 2023

Educational Talent Search

  • ETS is a program that aims to help students reach both their academic and personal goals by helping them stay in school and attend the post-secondary institution of their choice.

  • ETS aims to make college accessible for ALL students.

    • This is accomplished through providing ACT fee waivers, college application fee waivers, scholarships, and much more!

    • 2/3 of those enrolled in ETS must be BOTH first generation AND low-income.

  • Other services provided by ETS:

    • Campus Visits

    • Cultural Trips

    • Monthly Activities (Social-Emotional Learning, Career Exploration, Financial Literacy, etc.)

  • Applications are available online and in room 205.

Career Exploration

ICAN

  • Provides Resources for both career planning AND college

Iowa Intermediary Network

  • Provides career simulators

    • This is done through regional coordinator.

      • Mrs. Meiners can help get you in touch with the regional coordinator and help navigate this opportunity

  • Provides additional career exploration resources as well