MENU OF SERVICES WE PROVIDE
MENU OF SERVICES WE PROVIDE
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- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Crisis Counseling/Management
- Intensive School-Based Therapy, through Vanderbilt (TennCare required)*
- Outside Services Referrals
- Awareness + Prevention Education
- Parent Education Workshops
- Mental Health + Community Liaison
- Curriculum/Program collaboration
- SEL & School Culture Professional Development
SERVICES ARE LEVELED INTO 3 TIERS
SERVICES ARE LEVELED INTO 3 TIERS
Tier 3 Services - Intensified Supports for Emergent, Severe, or Crisis Needs
Examples: Section 504 consultation, school attendance review team, out-of-school referrals (mental health services, food pantry, abuse/neglect), risk/threat assessments.
Tier 2 Services - Available Supplemental Supports & Enrichment Opportunities
Examples: Solution-Focused Brief Counseling, attendance support, small group counseling, restorative conversations/peer mediation, behavior intervention support, clubs and student organizations, community-sponsored events.
Tier 1 Services - What ALL Students K-12 Automatically Receive
Examples: School counseling lessons (academic, social/emotional, college/career), developmentally appropriate sexual health curriculum, schoolwide programs i.e. Bullying Awareness Month, Career Day, Depression & Suicide Prevention.
School-Based Therapy Support
School-Based Therapy Support
Ms. Diana Handal works as a school-based therapist through Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She currently works with the students, families, and staff here at KACP Middle! Ms. Diana was born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, and she has lived in Nashville for eight years. Before becoming a counselor, Ms. Diana worked as an Exceptional Education teacher in Nashville and in Honduras. Ms. Diana is typically on campus M-F, and you can find her in room 320B or reach her at diana.handal@vumc.org. Please see below for more details about her services!
Resources Directory
Resources Directory
Community-Based Resources
Community-Based Resources
Click the following link to access our: KIPP Nashville Social Services Directory
For students/families who may be experiencing hardship.
Mental & Emotional Health
Mental & Emotional Health
This folder been printed and placed in every homeroom for teachers and students.
This is our outside counseling reference list which includes the following: Family Counseling, Spanish-speaking counseling services, Black Male Therapists, Black Female Therapists, Latino Therapists, Arab Therapists, Low-cost/no insurance options, and TennCare options.
Youth Villages Family Support
Youth Villages Family Support
At the core of this program are the one-on-one services provided by Family Intervention Specialists to caregivers, youth and others in the home environment.
HOW IT WORKS: Intercept provides prevention and reunification services that include intensive in-home parenting skills and mental health services for children and their families. Intercept services are delivered in each family’s home and community; Intercept is not an office-based program. Intercept is designed to meet the needs of both caregivers and youth. Please see the following link HERE for more information about these services.
Homework Hotline Information
Homework Hotline Information
Exciting News for TennCare & CoverKids Families!
Exciting News for TennCare & CoverKids Families!
Starting August 2024, TennCare will be the FIRST Medicaid agency in the nation to cover the cost of diapers!
What's covered?
Up to 100 diapers per month for TennCare and CoverKids members under two.
This incredible support aims to ease the financial burden for families and ensure every baby has the essentials they need.
*Contact your TennCare or CoverKids provider for more details!
Contract for Safety Plan
Contract for Safety Plan
The Contract for Safety Plan is put in place for students who are struggling with depression, anger, or other emotions and thoughts that put them in crisis situations. In the event that a Contract for Safety is necessary, the student works with the School Counselor to determine what specific actions can be taken to help improve emotions or thoughts that might lead to harming behaviors. The types of actions are split into five categories:
Talking to someone they feel comfortable with
Using positive coping skills
Remind themselves of positive things about themselves
Remind themselves of their goals in life
Call their counselor or therapist
The student will fill in each part of the safety contract with people and actions that are specific to them. If the student is struggling with positive coping skills or positive self-talk statements, the counselor will give them the coping skills sheet and positive self-talk list of phrases to choose from. *All safety plans are kept confidentially by the School Counselor and copies are provided to parents/guardians. Students who contract for a safety plan are expected to keep it with them at all times.*
SAFETY PASS (as needed resource):
On an as needed basis, students with an active safety plan can receive a Safety Pass. A safety pass is specifically helpful for students who struggle to communicate when they are experiencing severe distress. This tool allows students experiencing a mental/emotional crisis, such as feelings of anxiety, depression, or thoughts of self-harm or harm toward others, to discreetly request a break without needing to verbalize their needs. The safety pass ensures they can quickly reach a safe person or space to reset. Important: Whenever a student uses their Safety Pass, School Counselors will be notified immediately.
SAFETY PASS (as needed resource):
On an as needed basis, students with an active safety plan can receive a Safety Pass. A safety pass is specifically helpful for students who struggle to communicate when they are experiencing severe distress. This tool allows students experiencing a mental/emotional crisis, such as feelings of anxiety, depression, or thoughts of self-harm or harm toward others, to discreetly request a break without needing to verbalize their needs. The safety pass ensures they can quickly reach a safe person or space to reset. Important: Whenever a student uses their Safety Pass, School Counselors will be notified immediately.
Please see below for details about the Safety Passes and look like!
Front
Front
Front of the pass: Featuring a calming image and simple word to avoid drawing unwanted attention to the student.
Back
Back
Back of the pass: Provide clear what to do instructions and details regarding safety pass. QR Code links to this resource page!
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