The mission of the School Counselor is to advocate and support students with their social, emotional, and educational development and work cooperatively with the educational staff, parents, and community. This is done through a three-pronged focus of:
Prevention - The school counselor will assist in the development and delivery of mental health, Social Learning and wellness interventions, programs, and training.
Intervention - The School Counselor will provide direct, solution focused mental health services to students and families and crisis intervention, when necessary.
Resourcing - The School Counselor will coordinate referrals to school and community support services.
Reasons To Contact The School Counselor:
- Emotional Distress: Depression, Anxiety, Anger, and/or other mental health concerns.
- Stress reduction and coping skills.
- Divorce, separation, and family changes.
- Drug and alcohol concerns.
- Experiencing loss, death, and grief.
- Peer relationship issues.
- School adjustment issues.
- Bullying Issues (Target, Aggressor, and/or By-stander)
How Does A Student Meet With A School Counselor:
- Appointment made by the counselor.
- Appointment requested by the student.
- Parent referral.
- Teacher referral.
