Mental Health Counseling Services

Individual Counseling

• Short-term, solution-focused counseling to address emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, social skills, and coping strategies
• Therapeutic interventions targeting specific mental health concerns that impact academic and social functioning
• Support for students with significant mental health diagnoses in coordination with outside treatment providers

Group Counseling

• Structured small group interventions focused on peer relationships, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, social skills, or anger management
• Targeted skill-building groups that support behavioral and emotional development

Crisis Intervention & Prevention

• Immediate response and support during mental health crises, including suicide ideation, threat assessments, and grief counseling
• Development of safety plans and coordination of re-entry planning following hospitalization or extended mental health absences
• Participation on district crisis response teams

Consultation & Collaboration

• Ongoing consultation with teachers, administrators, intervention teams, and families to support student success
• Collaboration with community mental health providers, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and outside agencies to ensure continuity of care
• Support for parents and caregivers through education, resource connection, and counseling referrals

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

• Participation in Tier 1 (universal), Tier 2 (targeted), and Tier 3 (intensive) mental health interventions as part of the district’s MTSS framework
• Monitoring of student progress and adjustment of interventions based on data and team decision-making

Staff Support and Training

• Professional development for staff on mental health topics such as trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, suicide prevention, de-escalation, and social-emotional learning (SEL)
• Collaboration with district PBIS and SEL teams to promote positive school climate and wellness

Legal and Ethical Compliance

• Delivery of counseling services within the guidelines of professional licensure, confidentiality, informed consent, and federal privacy regulations (FERPA, HIPAA)
• Alignment with Ohio Department of Education, Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), and district policies

Mental Health Counseling Services are an essential component of the district’s comprehensive approach to whole-child education, ensuring that each student has access to the emotional and behavioral supports necessary for academic growth and personal well-being.