Guidance

Our curriculum Character Strong focuses on conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and monthly character traits. Lessons are taught explicitly during guidance class in kindergarten through 5th grade. Lessons are included during advisory time in 6th through 8th grades.

Character Strong Character Traits Topics
These character traits are discussed in guidance class. Newsletters are sent home to their families about the current topic in guidance.

• Kindness Kickoff
• Respect
• Responsibilities
• Gratitude
• Empathy
• Perseverance
• Honesty
• Cooperation
• Courage
• Creativity

How does a student see the school counselor?

• Self-referral
• Parent-referral
• Administrative, teacher, or other staff referral
• Referred by friend(s)

Our school counseling program has shifted to skill based lessons. School counselors work alongside teachers, administrators and parents to support students in their social and emotional development. The school counselor's goal is to help remove any barriers students have to learning!

 

School counselors provide:

• Classroom lessons teaching social skills, managing strong emotions, organization & study skills, etc.
• Small group counseling (8-10 sessions)
• Short-term counseling (6-10 counseling sessions)
• Consultation with parents and teachers
• ​​​​​​​Mental health resources 

Mid-Prairie has partnered with Care Solace to better connect students, staff and families to mental health and substance abuse treatment options in our community. Care Solace provides a personalized pathway to community-based services regardless of need or insurance coverage. For more information click the link Care Solace or contact Mrs. Schlabaugh (East Elementary) mschlabaugh@mphawks.org, Mrs. Tyler (West Elementary) ktyler@mphawks.org, Laura Schmitt (Middle School) lschmitt@mphawks.org, or Melissa Rediger (High School) mrediger@mphawks.org.

Washington / Johnson County Resources List

Mobile Crisis
Dial 988 for suicide and crisis lifeline

If you are in crisis:
Call: 855-581-8111
Text: 855-895-8398
elevateccbhc.org

Counseling

Iowa Family Counseling
409 B Ave
Kalona, IA 52247
Mailing: PO Box 308, Riverside, IA 52327
info@iowafamilycounseling.com
641-777-2774
Fax: 319-333-6098

Imagine Therapy Solutions (Riverside location)
office@imaginetherapysolutions.com
319-626-2558
www.imaginetherapysolutions.com

Integrated Wellness Counseling Center
319-582-4614
1105 5th Street
Suite 103
Coralville, IA 52241
https://integratedwellnesscounselingcenter.com

Hillcrest Family Services
319-653-6161
2175 Lexington Blvd #2, Washington
To see more services offered by Hillcrest, go to: http://hillcrest-fs.org/services/

Grace C Mae
319-361-6529
gracecmae.org

Turning Point Counseling
319-656-2085 | 319-339-4757
412 C Avenue, Kalona

The Joy of Music
Music Therapy
Elisabeth Joy, MT-BC
319-461-7410
elisabeth@thejoyofmusictherapy.com
120 W. Main St.
Washington, IA 52353

Financial

Washington County General Assistance
Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited period of time. It can be used to pay for basic needs that include rent/lot rent; utilities-gas, electric, and water; burial; and food vouchers. General Assistance cannot be used on Subsidized Housing.
https://washingtoncounty.iowa.gov/291/General-Assistance
2175 Lexington Blvd. Bldg 1, Washington
Phone: 319-653-7275 x1602

DHS Iowa Department of Human Services
dhs.state.ia.us
304 South Maple, Fairfield
319-472-5011
See information under Children, Youth, & Families

Food Assistance

Full Gospel Revival Center Food Pantry
They have a food pantry located on site that is available for any family needing some food assistance on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday of each week from 8:30-3:30 pm. Please call 319-656-2298 to set up an appointment.

Kalona Food Pantry
United Christian Baptist Church
401 E Ave
Kalona, IA 52247
2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Eligibility Requirements - resident of the Mid-Prairie School District | Documents - photo ID, energy/water bill | Fees - none

Food Assistance ~ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Department of Human Services
Program (DHS)
855 S Dubuque Street - Suite 102
Iowa City, IA 52240
www.dhs.iowa.gov/how-to-apply
319-356-6050 M-F 8-4:30 pm

ICCompassion Food Pantry
1035 Wade St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
A variety of food is available. Visitors are encouraged to bring reusable bags to decrease the number of plastic bags given out.
www.iccompassion.org
Phone: 319-330-9883
Monday 11 am - 1 pm
Wednesday 12 - 4 pm
Thursday 5:30 - 7 pm

Housing

Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency
areaxvhousing.org/
417 N Collete St, Agency
641-937-5222 or 800-848-9438
Administers three different types of housing programs in Southeast Iowa; Public Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Area 15 Apartments Program (for elderly and disabled only)

HUD Housing
portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD
Provides oversight for Public Housing Agencies, administers FHA home mortgage program, & provides other housing information and assistance

HACAP
hacap.org
2175 Lexington Blvd, Washington
319-653-7252
HACAP offers transitional housing to income-eligible applicants who will learn a variety of skills while completing all compliance requirements.

Shelter House
shelterhouseiowa.org/
429 Southgate Ave, Iowa City
319-451-0326
Provides emergency shelter and assistance to help individuals find affordable housing and permanent supportive housing

Low-Income Housing

Ashley Lynn Condominiums
elliottrealtygroup.com/rental-properties
325 & 327 West 18th St.
319-461-4413
Information and rental application available at the website

Autumn Park Apartments
841 W Monroe St.
319-653-6804
Autumn Park Apartments is senior, low-income, handicapped-accessible housing subsidized by the federal governments HUD (housing and urban development division)

Briarwood Apartments
700 W Tyler St, Washington
319-591-8213

Highland Park Apartments
215 East 15th St, Washington
319-530-0716 or 319-863-3621

Lantern Grove Apartments
1608 N. 5th Ave, Washington
319-653-6555

Washington Court Apartments
1302 N. 2nd St, Washington
319-461-3067

Woodbridge Apartments
603 W. Adams St, Washington
319-362-1029

Kalona Valley Apartments
307 5th Street, Kalona
319-656-2614

Clothing

Food Bank Program
CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank
1045 Hwy 6 E
Iowa City, IA 52240
https://builtbycommunity.org
319-351-0128
M, W & F 12-4:30 pm; Tues 12-7:00 pm; Thurs 9:30 am - 4:30 pm; Sat 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Clothing vouchers to Goodwill or Crowded Closet available each month on a limited basis; clothing voucher amount is based on household size, and households can receive a voucher once every 6 months
Eligibility Requirements ~ must live in Johnson County | Documents ~ none | First-time visitors should know their address and the names and birth dates of the people in their household, and income/benefits received by everyone who lives with them | Fees ~ none

Clothing and Vouchers
The Salvation Army
1116 Gilbert Court
Iowa City, IA 52240
http://www.icsalvationarmy.org
319-337-3725 M-F 9:30 - 2:00 pm
A change of clothes is available to those who find themselves in emergency situations.
Vouchers are issued to a local thrift store for items, not on hand.
Eligibility Requirements ~ Proof of Johnson County residency and proof of income. Must have agency referral. Documents ~ Will need to fill out brief paperwork. Fees ~ none

Drop-In Service

Shelter House Community Shelter & Transition Services
429 Southgate Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
www.shelterhouseiowa.org
319-351-0326 M-F 1:00-4:00 PM Saturday, Sunday 8:00-10:00 AM
Laundry, showers, telephone use, personal hygiene items, and donated seasonal clothing available. Weekly nurse's clinic offered. *Laundry must be dropped off before 2 PM Monday-Friday and before 9 AM Saturday-Sunday.

Employment

Advanced Employment Services
www.wcdcinc.com
1425 W 5th St.
Washington, IA
319-653-7248
Supportive services for persons with disabilities to learn job skills and to find/maintain employment

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
www.ivrs.iowa.gov
1700 South 1st Ave, Suite 11-A
Iowa City
319-354-4766
Provides individualized job placement, career exploration, and vocational training services to eligible individuals with disabilities

Iowa Workforce Development / IowaWorks Center
www.workforce.iowa.gov/locations/iowaworks-cedar-rapids
Lindale Mall
4444 1st Ave NE, Suite #436
Cedar Rapids
319-365-9474
Provides job placement services to unemployed and underemployed individuals and processes unemployment insurance claims

Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault

Domestic Viiolence Intervention Program / Rape Victim Advocacy Program
dvipiowa.org
1108 River St.
Iowa City
319-335-6000
24-Hour Crisis Line
1-800-373-1043 / 1-800-228-1625

Iowa Domestic Violence Helpline
www.survivorshelpline.org
Call 1-800-770-1650
Text 'iowahelp' to 20121

Healthcare / Insurance

Hawki
https://www.wellpoint.com/ia/medicaid/hawki
Call 1-800-972-2017
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is offered through the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki) program. Iowa offers Hawki for uninsured children of working families.

United Healthcare
https://www.uhc.com/
Low or no-cost health insurance options

Washington County Hospitals and Clinics (WCHC)
https://www.wchc.org/
Kalona Office: 503 3rd St,
319-656-4000
Washington Office: 1230 S Iowa Ave.
319-653-7291

Family Medicine Clinics

University of Iowa Healthcare & Clinics (UIHC)
https://uihc.org
Family Medicine Clinics:
Iowa City, North Dodge: 1360 North Dodge Street, Iowa City 1-800-777-8442
Iowa City, First Avenue: 269 N. 1st Ave, Iowa City 319-351-6852
Iowa City, Scott Boulevard: 3640 Middlebury Road, Iowa City 319-467-6789
Coralville, Oakdale Road: 2055 Oakdale Road, Coralville 319-248-0037
Iowa River Landing East: 920 East 2nd Avenue, Coralville 319-467-2000
Riverside, River Crossing: 3056 River Crossing Court, Riverside 319-467-8355

Urgent Care Clinics (x-rays available):
Coralville, Holiday Road: 2591 Holiday Road, Coralville 319-467-7150
Iowa City, Scott Boulevard: 3640 Middlebury Road, Iowa City 319-467-6789

Quickcare Clinics:
Iowa City, Mormon Trek: 767 Mormon Trek Boulevard, Iowa City 319-384-8822
Iowa City, South Clinton Street: 201 South Clinton Street, Iowa City 319-384-8822
Iowa City, Sycamore Street: 1632 Sycamore Street, Iowa City 319-384-8822

Patient waiting tool and appointment reservation at all Quickcare and Urgent Care locations:
https://uihc.org/patients-currently-waiting-quick-care-and-urgent-care-clinics

Pharmacy

One to One Pharmacy
214 5th St, Kalona
319-656-3134
https://www.onetoonepharmacy.com/

River Crossing
3056 River Crossing Court, Riverside
319-467-8383
https://uihc.org/locations/riverside-river-crossing/pharmacy-river-crossing

Beans Pharmacy
222 S Iowa Avenue, Washington
319-653-4646

Mid-Prairie Christmas Assistance Program

This program is available to Mid-Prairie Families with children 18 and under. This program may look different from year to year based on community organization involvement and donations received.  An application is required to receive assistance.  The school secretary will include this information in an email to all families in November. For more information please contact Mrs. Schlabaugh if your child is at MP East (K-2nd grade)mschlabaugh@mphawks.org, Mrs. Tyler ktyler@mphawks.org if your child is at MP West (PK, AK, 3rd grade & 4th grade), Ms. Schmitt lschmitt@mphawks.org if your child is at MPMS, or Mrs. Rediger mrediger@mphawks.org if your child is at MPHS.

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Food Bags

Mid-Prairie partners with Feed the Kids to provide monthly food bags for families in the school district. The bags are available for pick-up near Southtown in Kalona from 5-6:30 PM on the third Wednesday of each month. If you are interested in receiving a food bag please contact your child's school counselor.

Please contact Mrs. Schlabaugh if your child is at MP East (AK-2nd grade) mschlabaugh@mphawks.org, Mrs. Tyler ktyler@mphawks.org if your child is at MP West (PK, 3rd grade & 4th grade), Ms. Schmitt lschmitt@mphawks.org if your child is at MPMS, or Mrs. Rediger mrediger@mphawks.org if your child is at MPHS.