NEWSLETTER

RICHARDS CAREER ACADEMY

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
RICHARDS?
COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC

WHEN: Every Friday 9AM - 1PM

WHERE: Door 14 (Door 7 - ADA Access)

Scan the QR code

to book an
appointment

Walk-ins available
while supplies last

FREE WINTER COAT FREE

AND BOOTS DRIVE HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Coats and boots can be found

under the stairs by the Hygiene products can be found
Peace Room in the cabinet in Room 105
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IN THE COMMUNITY
CHI CAGO
PUBLI C
LI BRARY
2111 W 47th St

Study spaces
Computers
Free books
English as a Second
Language Workshop
Free Legal Clinic

Click here for more info!

GROWING
BOUNDLESSLY
65 E 47th St Suite 400C

Individual Therapy
Couples + Family Therapy
Healing + Support Groups
Process Groups
Wellness Programming
Community Services + Events
Workshops
Speaking Services

Click here for more info!

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IN THE COMMUNITY
MI L E S S QUA R E
HE A L T H
C E NT E R
4630 S Bishop St

Behavioral Healthcare
HIV/AIDs Care
Immunizations
Prenatal Care
Primary Care
Preventative Care
School & Sports Physicals
Hearing & Vision Screenings

Click here to learn about more

services that are offered!

YARDS
YOUTH
INITIATIVE
1954 W 48th St

Mentoring program
Culinary classes
Sports leagues
Leadership workshops

Click here for more info!

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POST-
SECONDARY GRADUATING STUDENTS:

CORNER

Please remember to complete your 3+

college applications as part of the CPS
requirement and fill out your FAFSA
form in a timely matter!

FRESHMEN + SOPHOMORES
HOW DO I PAY FOR COLLEGE?

The date for the upcoming PSAT is
There are 4 types of funds to help you afford the April 18th
cost of college:

JUNIORS
Grants (free money!)
Loans (must pay back)

Scholarships (awards for achievements) The date for the upcoming PSAT is
Work-Study (hold a job while in school) April 25th

HOW DO I ACCESS THESE FUNDS?

Contact our College + Career Coach
FAFSA (main form to fill out) with any questions or to set up a
CSS Profile (required by some schools) meeting
Search Online (find your own scholarships)

Diana Lopez
MERIT-BASED VS NEED-BASED djlopez19@cps.edu

Room 106
Merit
Qualify with academic, athletic, or other
achievements
Need
Qualify based on your family's financial
details

RESOURCES

https://studentaid.gov/

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
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COUNSELING CORNER
ROOM 107

MS. SKLARE
Ms. Sklare helps freshmen
and sophomores with class
schedules, transcripts, post-
high school plans, finding a
part-time job, and any
personal issues or concerns

Email: srsklare@cps.edu
Phone: 773-535-7128

MS. BEJAR
Ms. Bejar works with juniors
and seniors to promote their
academic, development, and
personal + social development

Email: ydodsworth@cps.edu
Phone: 773-535-4945

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SELF-CARE IDEAS FOR

RESOURCES SELF-CARE
Listen to your favorite
WHY IS SELF-CARE music or listen to
IMPORTANT? something new!

Self-care is important for your

mental and physical health. The Read a book or
best way to make self-care part of journal your
your routine is to implement small thoughts
habits every day.

Move your body in

CHECK OUT THESE a way that makes
RESOURCES YOU feel good

Self-Care Toolkit

Let your mind
Mental Health Education and body rest

Child + Adolescent Mental Health

Spend time with
CRISIS HOTLINE some of your

favorite people
Text GO to 741741
or call 988

MENTAL HEALTH
HOTLINE

833-626-4244

MENTAL HEALTH APPS

Calm
Stop, Breathe, Think
MindShift
Reflectly