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WHO DO WE SERVE
√ Affton families whose children are receiving Special School District Services.
HOW CAN WE HELP
√ We support children & their families as they participate in Special School District’s IEP Program.
√ We work with families & the IEP team to ensure that each child’s educational & emotional needs are being met within the school setting.
WHAT TYPES OF SERVICES DO WE PROVIDE
√ Provide counseling & crisis intervention
√ Mental health based community resources
√ Referrals to general community resources
√ Participate in the IEP process when appropriate
√ Consult with staff to address student concerns
√ When appropriate, can set up a one-time, free consultation with the SSD child psychiatrist
General Resources
United Way 211 - United Way 211 is your 24/7 connection to agencies and resources near you. Serving United Way of Greater St. Louis’ service area and the entire state of Missouri, United Way 211 connects people to services that help them live their best possible lives – from basic needs to child care to disaster relief to counseling.
Book a Social Worker (St Louis County Library) - Social Workers are available at six locations to help community members get connected to resources and assistance needed to improve their quality of life. Please complete this form and a social worker will contact you to discuss your needs further.
Start Here – St. Louis Area Resource Directory
Mental Health Resources
St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund Interactive Map – This is an interactive map to help you easily locate mental and behavioral health services for your child in St. Louis County. It also includes information on which insurances are accepted and coverage that may be available through this fund (many of these services are offered free of charge).
Behavioral Health Response – BHR provides crisis support, telephone counseling, and mental health resources 24 hours/day
988 – Suicide and crisis lifeline
Special Education Resources
St. Louis ARC, Support Groups - Whether a sibling, a parent, a family member, or a friend, you can gather with others who understand the unique challenges of having a loved one with a disability.
Missouri Department of Mental Health, Supporting Families
SSD, Family & Community Engagement - FACE partners with students, families, and staff to support students' specialized academic, social, and emotional needs to promote self-determination, equitable opportunities, and authentic inclusion.
St. Louis County, Family Navigation Services - Family Navigation services provide families with information on systems navigation, resources that meet their individual needs, and advocacy training. Family Navigators help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families lead full lives that align with their personal goals.
SSD, Events Calendar - including meetings, workshops, and resources
Special Education Foundation, Kid-to-Camp - The Special Education Foundation understands that bridging the instructional gap during breaks in the school year is critical. SEF’s Kid-to-Camp program provides financial assistance to parents of children served by the Special School District so they can attend camp during these breaks in the school year.
Special Education Foundation, Autism Independence Project - The Special Education Foundation has established the Autism Independence Project in partnership with iSocial. SEF's mission is to help students with disabilities served by the Special School District improve independence by increasing social skills and expanding their meaningful life aspirations.
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