Tips and Resources
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School Supplies
Families in need due to Hurricane Harvey or other circumstances should contact their school counselor to inquire about additional school supplies or community resources.
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Region 4: Recovering from a Natural Disaster: Flood Event Sites and Resources
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Houston Food Bank
Products Available: Food and cleaning supplies
832-639-9390
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Humble Area Assistance Ministries (H.A.A.M)
281-446-0993
1204 First Street
Humble, TX 77338
(Next to the Humble Post Office)Store Hours
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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Kingwood First Baptist Church
281-358-4266
2303 Tree Lane, Kingwood, Tx 77339
OPEN – by appointment only
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Society of St. Stephen
2307 Crystal Springs Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339
OPEN Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9- 11:30 am
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St. Martha's Catholic Church- St. Vincent de Paul
281-358-6637
2802 Oak Shores Dr., Kingwood, TX 77339
*Financial assistance by appointment only
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St. Mary Magdalene- Social Ministry
281-540-1907 527
S. Houston Ave., Humble , TX 77338
OPEN Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am- 12 noon (* or first 12 clients)
Serves 77338( east of Lee Rd.; 77346 & 77396)
Provides: Food, utility assistance (Reliant, TXU, Centerpoint and Humble and Houston water bills), prescriptions for *shelter residents only.
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Grace Church of Humble
Available: Bottled water only
Open Monday - Friday, 9:30- 4:30
281-441-1111
*arrive at the back entrance of the church for volunteer assistance.
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St. John of the Cross Catholic Church
20000 Loop 494, New Caney, 77365
OPEN Monday and Thursday (9:30 am- 11:30 am)
Provides: Food and limited financial assistance
Serves zip codes: 77306, 77302, 77372, 77357, 77365
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The Mission
281-354-1200
22098 Loop 494, New Caney, TX 77357
OPEN Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9-11 am (* Must be in line by 11 am)
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My Hurricane Story: A Guided Workbook For Children
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After the Hurricane: Helping Young Children Heal
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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Dealing with Floods
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Tips for Helping Students Recovering from Traumatic Events
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Storm Flood Coloring Book (Spanish)
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Helping Kids Deal with Hurricanes/Floods by the Americans School Counselor Association
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Second Baptist � North Campus in Kingwood
Products Available: Non-perishable foods, diapers, wipes, baby formula, new underwear, new socks, feminine products, toiletries, pet food
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4pm
713-465-3408 (ask to be transferred to the North Campus)
Tips for SUPPORT
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-Give kids opportunities to ask questions
-Keep answers short and simple
-Clear up misunderstandings
-Accept feelings of anger, sadness, and frustration without refuting or making promises you can’t keep
-Remain calm and react slowly
-Be patient with yourself
-Emphasize that school is a safe place
-Teach coping and stress relief skills
-If a child has difficulty expressing emotions, allow them to draw a picture or tell a story
-Spend some extra time with struggling family members
-Re-establish or create opportunities to build relationships and establish community connections
-Provide stability and routines
-If routine is interrupted, explain ahead of time why and, if possible, allow kids a chance to help with creating a new plan for the day
-Refer struggling students to their school counselor(s)
-Monitor and limit exposure to storm media coverage
