Mental Health Referrals and Resources
Do school counselors provide therapy?
No, school counselors cannot provide therapy. Their role is not meant to substitute for therapy students receive outside school.
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) national model defines providing short-term counseling to students and referrals for long-term support as appropriate school counselor duties. School counselors are not licensed to diagnose or treat mental illness or psychological disorders. If your child needs more support, school counselors can link you with a referral service to help you find more in-depth, intensive, individualized, and ongoing care for your child with a therapist outside of school.
As the only school counselor at HHE, it is essential that I continually work to align with the ASCA model so that I can best serve all students in various ways.
CAre solace
Northshore School District is committed to the well-being of our students, staff, and families to create a safe and healthy learning environment. In support of our ongoing commitment, we partnered with Care Solace to provide an additional layer of care for our community.
Care Solace helps individuals find mental health care providers and substance use treatment centers. Their Care Companion™ team is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year to quickly connect you to carefully verified providers in your community.
Students, staff, and families may access Care Solace services in two ways:
Call (888) 515-0595 at any time. Support is available in 200+ languages. A dedicated Care Companion™ will help you every step of the way to research options, secure appointments, and follow up to make sure it is a good fit.
For an anonymous search, answer a few questions to get matched with an extensive list of care providers at www.caresolace.com/nsd.
Care Solace is now available for use at no cost to you. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances, including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance. All information entered on the Care Solace tool is completely confidential and securely stored.
Please note, this service is an optional resource available by choice and is not mandatory to use. Care Solace is not an emergency response service or mental health services provider. In the event of a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1 or the National Suicide Hotline 9-8-8.
If you are interested in counseling-related services for your child, yourself, or another family member, please contact Care Solace for valuable assistance. This is a complimentary resource provided by Northshore School District 417.
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Mental Health Providers/Referrals
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Mental Health Resources