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Ballard Youth Service Center
Maggie Paskitti-Mental Health Practitioner EXT: 2990
Provides therapy services to students and families.
Connects students, families, parents, and teachers to resources.
Assists in coordinating care among outside providers.
Provides therapy services to ECE students
Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation
Assists in transitions from inpatient/IOP etc.
Sean Smith-Youth Service Coordinator EXT: 2970
Referrals to health and social services– Physical Clinic/Immunizations
Family crisis and mental-health counseling
Substance abuse education and counseling
Career exploration and development
Educational and recreational enrichment programs
Alcohol/Drug Prevention
College Fair/Tours
Teen Development
Truancy Support
Men of Quality
Back to School Festival
Big Brothers and Big Sisters
CareSolace Information:
As a reminder, Jefferson County Public Schools partners with Care Solace to provide mental health care coordination services. This resource is completely confidential and available to all students, staff, and their families at no cost.
If you notice a student struggling, or if you find yourself needing support to manage the stress of the new year, Care Solace is here to do the heavy lifting of finding verified, available providers for counseling, therapy, and more.
How to Access Care Solace:
Ask a member of your Student Services or Mental Health team to submit a Warm Handoff through their Care Solace account. (Counselors, MHP and YSC)
Call 888-515-0595: Their multilingual helpline is staffed 24/7/365.
Visit caresolace.com/jcps: Explore mental health providers independently or click "Book Appointment" for personalized, guided assistance.
thumbnail_Mental health thingy.pngHelpful Resources:
Suicide Prevention Line: dial 988
Local Crisis Number/Seven Counties: 502-589-8070
Text Support Line: 741-741
Norton’s Children’s Hospital
231 E. Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-6000
Peace- Our Lady of Peace
2020 Newburg Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 451-3330
Brook Hospital
8521 Lagrange Rd. (KMI)
Louisville, KY 40207 Louisville, KY 40242
Important Safety Tips:
Do NOT leave your child unattended until you have had them assessed.
Remove any guns or weapons from your home or lock them in a secure location.
Lock up all medications, including over-the-counter medication.
Take all threats seriously and talk with a professional.
Mental Health Therapy Referrals and Recommendations: email margaret.riddick@jefferson.kyschools.us or call 502-465-6794
Youth Service Coordinator: Sean Smith sean.smith2@jefferson.kyschools.us
Margaret Paskitti MSSW & MSMFT
LCSW and Marriage and Family Therapy Associate
Mental Health Practitioner
Ballard High School
502-465-6794 (Direct Contact Number)
Ballard Student Support Website
The Student Support Center will hold office hours from 11:00am-11:45am Monday through Friday, with the exception of MLK day. The Mental Health Practitioner, Home School Coordinator, and Youth Service Coordinator will be present. This link should be utilized by students.
Mental Health Practioner: Margaret Riddick (margaret.riddick@jefferson.kyschools.us)
Ms. Paskitti provides mental health support, therapy services, connections to additional resources, and referrals.
Home School Coordinator: Keri Engelsman (keri.engelsman@jefferson.kyschools.us)
Youth Service Coordinator: Sean Smith (sean.smith2@jefferson.kyschools.us)
Mr. Smith removes barriers that keep students from being successful.
Use the following link to connect:
meet.google.com/zpt-hjhc-oso
Parents are welcome to utilize our emails to set up an appointment.
Student Support 21-22 Final Poster.pdfPage updated
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