Meet our Mental Health Team
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School Counselors:
Dacia Ritterbush
970-254-6220 ext. 32122
7th Grade and 6th Grade Last Names A-L
Karen Van Ert, M.Ed 970-254-6220 ext. 32121
8th Grade and 6th Grade Last Names M-Z
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What is a School Counselor?
- A staff member who promotes the academic success of the students.
- A resource person for parents, students, and staff; a student advocate.
- A consultant and listener.
- A guide for class placement and selection.
- A class scheduler.
- A member of the school crisis intervention team.
Why would you see a School Counselor?
To talk about: Peer Issues, Conflict Resolution, Substance Use/Abuse, Scheduling/Registration, Grades, Studying, and Other Needs.
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School Mental Health Therapist:
Katrina Fallas, LCSW 970-254-6220 ext. 32175
(Se habla español.)
Niki Benasutti, CMU BSW School Social Work Intern
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What is a Mental Health Therapist?
- A staff member who promotes the academic success of the students.
- A resource person for parents, students, and staff; a student advocate.
- A consultant and listener.
- Referrals are made to the Behavioral Health Counselor by administration, school counselors and teachers.
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School Psychologist:
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What is a School Psychologist?
- A staff member who promotes the academic success of the students.
- A resource person for parents, students, and staff; a student advocate.
- A member of the school crisis intervention team.
- A member of the district crisis intervention team.
- A member of the evaluation team for special education.
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Helpful Links
Kids Aid provides bags of food to students on Fridays at no cost to the family. If you would like to enroll in this program, please sign up using the link below.
Kids Aid Enrollment Form
For students:
SAFE2TELL® is designed to help YOU anonymously report any threatening behavior that endangers you, your friends, your family, or your community. For more information visit the Safe2Tell web site or to submit a tip click on the Safe2Tell picture above.
How to respond to Cyberbullying http://www.safekids.com/tips-to-stop-cyberbullying/
For parents:
Understanding Bullying, A Parent’s Guide
Bullying Prevention
Helping Teens Who Cut http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/help-cutting.html#
16 Common Social Media Apps with descriptions https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/16-apps-and-websites-kids-are-heading-to-after-facebook
Kids Aid Backpack Program
Form for the Kids Aid Backpack Program
Formulario para el Programa de Mochilas Alimentando Amigos