Counseling

In addition to our Pupil Services Team, we are fortunate to partner with therapists from Marriage & Family Health Services, as well as Clinical Mental Health student interns from UW-Stout, to provide mental health services at school. During the mandated closure, telehealth options are available. Please contact your building-level counselor, or Nancy Huntley (Mental Health Coordinator, huntleyn@ellsworth.k12.wi.us) with questions or for more information. For those students who are already receiving these services, the therapists’ contact information is listed below.

Marriage & Family Health Services, Ltd.

Luke Owens, LMFT email: owens.luke@att.net phone: 715-381-5437 ext 102

Renee Van Nocker, MA, LPC email: Renee.VanNockerLPC@mfhs-ltd.com phone:715-381-5437, ext 105

UW-Stout Therapy Interns

Michaela Trutna- trutnam@ellsworth.k12.wi.us

Jordan Trent- trentj@ellsworth.k12.wi.us

Aaron Slinker- slinkera@ellsworth.k12.us

Mental Health Services in the Community

IN AN IMMEDIATE/EMERGENCY SITUATION, DIAL 9-1-1

Guide to Mental Health Services in Pierce and St. Croix Counties

Pierce County Department of Human Services- 715-273-6770

Link to website referral list: https://www.co.pierce.wi.us/Human%20Services/PDF%20Files/Referral_List.pdf

Signs of Suicide (SOS) Resources for Students

A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness During School Closures (DPI)

Crisis Hotlines

IN AN IMMEDIATE/EMERGENCY SITUATION, DIAL 9-1-1

Center for Suicide Awareness- Text “Hopeline” to 741741. It is free and available 24/7

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Wisconsin- 608-268-6000 https://namiwisconsin.org/

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)

Text “HOPELINE” to 741741

Northwest Connections: 24 hour Mental Health and AODA crisis line 1-888-552-6642

Turning Point for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence- 715-425-6751 24 hour crisis line 1-800-345-5104, text hotline 715- 821-8626 https://www.turningpoint-wi.org/

Pierce County Mental Health Immediate assistance is available 24 hours a day at 888-552-6642 for all emergencies.

Trevor Project- National crisis and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/

Phone: 1-866-488-7386 Text: "START" to 678678 Chat: TrevorChat instant messaging, best accessed from a computer.

Financial Resources

Pierce County Economic Support

Wisconsin Unemployment Benefits

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

WI Department of Health Services

Managing Your Personal Finances in Tough Times (UW-Extension)

Food Resources

Ellsworth School Lunch Program for ALL families

Pierce County Food Pantry (hours may vary so please call ahead)

St. Croix Valley United Way

Ruby's Pantry

Families Experiencing Homelessness

If you or your family find yourself in a difficult situation where you have lost your home, or are having to live with family or friends, please contact our district Homeless Coordinator, Jessica Wiskow at 715 273-3904 or wiskowj@ellsworth.k12.wi.us.

Resources

Homeless Informational Flyer

Pierce County Area Resources

COVID-19 Parent Resources

A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness During School Closures (DPI)

Helping Children Cope (CDC)

Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19 (CDC)

https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus (pbs.org for young children)

Parenting in Anxious Times (with Susan Stiffelman, MFT) (Podcast)

Resource Guide: At-Home Activities and Resources

Self Care Resources

Change to Chill

Self-Care Calendar

Greater Good Mindful Practices

Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty