Counseling Supports & Resources
Laura Hewitt
Counselor (Last Names A-L)
Morgan Rastellini
Counselor (Last Names M-Z)
Kim Hull
Social and Emotional Counselor
Discovery Program
Eva Buckmaster
Counseling Secretary
Phone: 541-474-5750 ext. 50108
ebuckmaster@grantspass.k12.or.us
Hi South Middle School Students and Families!
Students can drop in at any time during the school day to request to meet with their counselor.
Mrs. Buckmaster, our counseling secretary, can assist you in filling out a request slip, if needed.
We are also available by email and phone, ParentSquare and by appointment.
WE ARE SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE
Emails/inquiries received after school hours will be answered the next school day.
Please take a moment to read our limits to confidentiality here.
If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, please dial 911, go to the nearest emergency room or call the Josephine County 24-hour mental health crisis hotline at 541-474-5360.
Counseling Services
Short-term academic-based counseling services:
Short term academic based Counseling services are available at South Middle School to all students. We are not able to provide long term mental health counseling services to students.
*Responsive Counseling *Academic Support *Student Planning * Parent Support
-short term counseling -academic monitoring - scheduling
-short term group counseling -academic intervention - support with transition activities
-crisis intervention -academic counseling
-support services referrals
If longer term counseling is needed:
It would be wise to check with your insurance provider for a list of counselors in the area that they have approved (preferred provider list). This is a great way to expedite your search.
If you are not currently covered by insurance, you can check with the Department of Human Services and ask about qualifying for the Oregon Health Plan to receive insurance coverage.
You may also elect to not use your insurance provider and still access counseling services from private counselors in the area. Private counselors will charge by the hour for their service. Some counselors have a sliding fee scale which is based on your income level. They all have a minimum amount that they charge and each counselor sets that individually. You will need to ask them directly for their fee schedule.
Crisis Support Phone Numbers
Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) provides crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other behavioral health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster, including public health emergencies.
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: is 1-800-273-8255. Or text 741741 to talk to a crisis counselor.
Suicide Lifeline: 800-273-8255 or text 273TALK to 839863 (8am-11pm PST daily)
Lines for Life or Oregon Youth Line: 1-800-273-8255. This resource provides remote risk assessment and safety planning, as well as a teen-to-teen crisis and help line.
YouthLine: https://oregonyouthline.org/
National Teen Gay and Lesbian Hotline: 1-800-347-TEEN
The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 call, text, or chat https://thetrevorproject.org A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth
Family Violence Help Line: 1-800-222-2000
Alcohol & Drug Helpline: 800-923-4357 For individuals and family members
Additional On-line Resources
Additional On-line Resources
Virtual Calming Room: https://calmingroom.scusd.edu/home
Second Step is offering free social and emotional learning activities for ages 5-13, a podcast for families and a mindfulness program.
National PTA has developed a number of resources for families concerned about remote learning and stress and anxiety related to COVID-19
BrainPOP provides movies with social/emotional learning components that students can watch and respond to.
Older students may be interested in learning how to journal with Mayo Clinic’s Gratitude Challenge.
The Original Ned Show offers “fun stuff for home,” including printables about responsibility, making good choices, etc.
Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety
Helping Children Cope with Emergencies
Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs in Emergencies
Community Resources for Families
Community Resources
Josephine County Public Health Department...................................541-474-5325
Public Safety ......................................................................................541-474-6370
Women and Children’s Mission .........................................................541-474-7774
Women’s Crisis Support Team .........................................................541-479-9349
Help Line Josephine County...............................................................541-479-HELP (4357)
Child Abuse Hot line...........................................................................1-800-422-4453
Options for Southern Oregon............................................................541-476-2373
Family Solutions.................................................................................541-476-4248
ADAPT..................................................................................................541-474-1033
Department of Human Services.........................................................541-474-3120
LINK TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
-Showers, Clothing, Laundry Vouchers
-Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
-Housing, Rental, Energy Assistance
-Mental Health and Substance Abuse
-Low Income Assistance Programs