If you are interested in any of the following resources, please see your School Counselor or have a parent/guardian reach out directly to the support staff listed below:
Sheryl Ripley
School-Based Therapist
Provides mental health treatment and
support that enables students to find balance, coping skills, and to develop the ability to navigate life with a hopeful, positive outlook.
Troy Evans
Case Mangement
Helps students to build essential skills including: social and emotional support, anger management, healthy coping skills, communication skills, and life-skills to foster increased independence. Also offers resources for families.
Kerri Steinbach, BA
School-Based Support Worker
kerristeinbach@catalystcounselingllc.org
Provides invaluable insights into the social-emotional needs of students, displays skills in empathetic communication, crisis intervention, and more. Also dedicated to providing a supportive environment where people can explore their challenges, build resilience, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
If you are interested in participating in the Student Support Groups listed below, please contact your School Counselor or the School-Based Social Worker.
Envision Groups are led by a prevention professional to give students additional support to be successful in school and life. Often, having a caring adult and peer system that encourages healthy coping skills can be the difference a youth may need to succeed. Groups of 5-10 youth meet once a week in school to discuss a specific topic, share in a safe environment, and learn skills that are often paired with an activity.
Jamie Simpson, Group Facilitator
jsimpson@envisionpartnerships.com
Companions on a Journey Grief Support, Inc. is a social service organization that provides ongoing support for the bereaved – one child, one teen, one adult, one family at a time, surrounding them with HOPE, STRENGTH, and HEALING as they create their new life balance.
Call or text the following resources if you, a family member, or friend is in distress:
If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat https://988lifeline.org/
Butler County Crisis Hotline (1-844-427-4747)
This 24-hour suicide and crisis hotline service provides prevention, assessment, and educational programming to individuals of any age. Staff members can assist with stress management, relationship conflicts, and coping with a loss. Free, confidential and TTY-accessible. Call or text!
Text or Call 1-844-SAFEROH (1-844-723-3764)
YOU can anonymously report anything that is suspicious or endangering you, your friends, or your school.
MindPeace & Psychology Today
MindPeace and Psychology Today are well-known, trusted websites that you can use to find a list of local therapists, counseling centers, psychiatrists, treatment groups and more. Both websites include filters to help you locate a specific type of provider that you are looking for (filter examples: zipcode, insurance type, mental health area of concern).
Coping Skills Resources
Coping Skills are strategies that people use to deal with stressful situations and manage their emotions. Below are some resources that list coping skills to try.