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Information for Parents
24/7 Hotlines & Crisis Supports
Your School Counselors
More than schedule changes and college planning, school counselors can help you problem solve and are your go-to for connecting to other mental health team staff.
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Your Mental Health Team
Mikayla Border
School Social Worker
mborder@lps.org
Licensed Mental Health Provider (LMHP) and Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Meets with students as they need—at school or over Zoom—around what's important to them
Helps families connect to local mental health providers for more regular support
Connects families to community resources for basic needs (food, housing, clothing)
Sharon Macholan
School Psychologist
skryger@lps.org
Licensed Mental Health Provider (LMHP) and Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Understands challenges of special education and atypical development
Short-term problem solving for mood regulation, personal conflict, gifted education struggles
Referrals to community providers for ongoing needs
Kay Holt
School Nurse
kholt@lps.org
Registered Nurse (RN)
Takes a holistic approach to all aspects of student health,
Supports students around any physical and mental health concerns
Helps students understand how mental and physical health are closely connected
Passionate about making sure students and families have accurate information and resources related to their wellness
Lauren Bush
Family Service Therapist
lbush@familyservicelincoln.org
Licensed Mental Health Provider (LMHP)
Provides mental health therapy treatment through regular appointments with students
Services are at no cost to families
Meets with a limited caseload of students at Southwest and on Zoom (appointments on Tuesdays and Fridays)
Talk with a mental health team staff member for more details.