Guidance Department

The guidance program is designed to serve the academic, social and emotional needs of all students. All District 54 schools have social workers on staff. Families should reach out to them for resources and assistance. Please call the Hale Office at 847-357-6200 to be connected to our Social Workers or School Psychologist. Additional services are provided through Schaumburg Township and local villages.

The guidance program is designed to serve the academic, social and emotional needs of all students.

ALL students at Hale can receive assistance in

• Coping skills,
• Peer relationships,
• Problem-solving skills,
• Academic support,
• Easing the transition into junior high,
• Bullying,
• Anger management,
• And more.

PARENTS can receive help in

• Addressing home and school concerns,
• Homework,
• Bullying,
• Outside counseling referrals and
• Community assistance.

How can you make use of the guidance program at Hale?

• A staff member may refer a student.
• Parents can call the guidance department.

Hale’s Guidance Team

District 54 Resources

Community Resources

Community Counseling Support

We have a comprehensive list of resources that provide support groups for grief and loss, family, group and/or individual counseling. 

• The District 54 Wellness Space for Families
• District 54 Counseling Resources

Financial and Housing Assistance

• CEDA: 847-392-2332
• Catholic Charities: 847-376-2110 (Des Plaines)
• WINGS: 847-951-8670
• Schaumburg Township: 847-884-0030
• Hanover Township: 630-540-9085
• Willow Creek: 847-882-3663
• Centro de Informacion: 630-550-5131
• Salvation Army: 847-348-7395
• Center of Concern: (847)823-0453
• McKinney-Vento:

Teen Services

• Schaumburg Park District:  847-985-2115
• The Barn Teen Center:  331-235-1353
• Teen Place (Schaumburg Library): 847-861-7835

Prescription Services

• Click here for the Simple Savings Card (reduced prescription costs)