HMS Counseling Services
Welcome to Henry Middle School
Counseling Services
We hope your time at Henry Middle School (HMS) is always positive. We feel the better informed you are, the more positive your experience will be.
This webpage was designed to help you and your child navigate smoothly through middle school. Please regularly visit the entire website, including teacher web pages, in order to be up-to-date on upcoming events. We are here to assist you in any way we can, and we hope this web page serves as an effective tool for your journey.
From course selection and placement in special programs to guidance with personal academic concerns, the counselors are available for you. In addition to assisting individual students, we conduct various guidance related activities from classroom lessons and small groups to campus-wide events throughout the year. For the most current information regarding COVID-19 school closures and curriculum expectations, visit the Leander ISD Webpage.
We look forward to guiding you through a successful year at Henry Middle School!
- HMS Counseling Staff
If you are having a mental health emergency or experiencing suicidal ideation, please contact with 911.
Other Resources:
Leander ISD Counseling Services
Crisis Text Line:
Text “Home” to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services 24 Hour Crisis Line 1-800-841-1255
http://bbtrails.org
Integral Care 24 Hour Help Line 512-472-HELP (4357)
HEROES MENTORING
Who are our HEROES ?
*THE HEROES Program is currently on hold due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Caring adults who have a Heart for Encouraging, Respect, Optimism, Enthusiasm and Self-confidence with our students while providing guidance and support to cultivate personal, social and academic development. These everyday people — parents, community members, or business professionals.
Who Is In the Program?
Students participating in the program come from different backgrounds, have a variety of interests, and a wide range of ages. They may need help with academic achievement, character development, problem-solving skills, improving self-esteem, relationships with adults and peers, and school attendance. A teacher, counselor, or parent can recommend students for the program, or a student may ask for a mentor. We must have parent permission in order for a student to participate in the program.
Do you have a student who would benefit from a HEROES mentor?
Complete the Parent Permission Form | En español
Return completed form to the campus counselor
Counselor will match the student with a mentor within the following two weeks.
Questions?
Contact Shannon Lombardo at 512-570-0029
LISD District Counseling Services Resource
SFST-Student and Family Support Team
Mission Statement: Provide services that help LISD students and families achieve a sense of safety, stability and healthy well-being in order to be successful in school.
SFST offers many services such as:
Provide short-term individual and group counseling with students and/or guardian(s)
Provide case management services
Conduct assessments and provide referrals to community agencies for mental health issues
Submit referrals to community agencies for basic needs assistance
Provide parenting support
Provide community outreach
Support for consultation with LISD school personnel
Support inter-agency collaboration and coordination
Facilitate crisis intervention
Provide training to campus staff on crisis systems and processes
****Please contact Counseling Dept. for more information.