Student Support

Helpful 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 Riddick 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. Riddick 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.