School Social Worker
414-540-8982 (Cell)
shannoj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
School Social Worker
262-528-6515 (call or text)
414-393-5045 (call/office)
bretzmjn@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
School Psychologist
414-439-3663 (call or text); 414-393-4938 (office)
watsonef@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
School Counselor
easleyka@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
by Amber Hodgson, M.A., CCC-SLP
Social workers are people who have special training for helping children, families, schools, and the community with many different types of issues. Social workers can have different titles depending on their job, so you might hear the terms clinical social worker, pupil personnel worker, case manager, child welfare social worker, student advocate, family services social worker, youth services specialist, or child protective services social worker. Some roles of a social worker include: counseling families who are going through tough times; teaching social lessons at schools (e.g., conflict resolution); supporting family members of the elderly or ill in nursing homes or medical settings; arranging adoptions; assisting single parents in finding day care; locating foster homes for abandoned or abused children; or advocating for students with special needs. As you can see, social workers have many roles, and they are very important helpers in our communities!
Finding ways to cope or deal with any emotions during this or any difficult time
Provide resources to other people/places that can help you or your family if you need anything
Assess needs and connect to community resources, including (but not limited to) helping you provide for your family during this time
Brainstorm ways to help your child find healthy ways to deal with any emotions they are feeling at home.
Brainstorm ways for you to help your child's behaviors at home.
By National Association of School Psychologists
School psychologists provide direct support and interventions to students; consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies; work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies; and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services. They are experts in learning, behavior, mental health and school systems.
Talking about any way that they are feeling during this or any difficult time
Finding ways to cope or deal with any emotions
Helping set goals and figure out how to do your best learning whether online or in person!
Questions about Special Education evaluations, re-evaluations, and referrals.
Brainstorm ways to help your child find healthy ways to deal with any emotions they are feeling at home.
Brainstorm ways for you to help your child's behaviors at home.
By American School Counselor Association
School Counselors help all students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development and career development, ensuring today's students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. They help all students apply academic achievement strategies, manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills, and plan for post-secondary options.
Mrs. Easley serves as the High School Counselor and works to meet the academic, personal/social and career development needs of students in grades 9-12. As a first-generation college graduate and product of MPS, she works passionately and diligently to help students uncover their unique talents and abilities while pushing them to realize their highest potential and post-secondary aspirations.
Achieving academic success through various strategies and goal setting
Help manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
Plan for post-secondary options (college, military, work force)
Collaborate with families to explore options for student success
Assist with planning for post-secondary options (FASFA completion, ACT/SAT prep, job shadow)
Appointments: Students, teachers, and parents can request that a student meets with a School Support Staff Member. Click here to make an appointment to speak to or meet virtually with the school psychologist, social worker, or counselor.
Milwaukee Police Department 911 (Emergency) 414-933-4444 (Non-emergency)
IMPACT 2-1-1
Call 211 or text your zipcode to TXT-211 [898-211]
Impact First Call for Help with a community resource specialist.
Crisis Text Line
Text "HOME" to 741741
A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from the secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
Milwaukee County Crisis Hotline
414-257-7222
Individuals seeking assistance can talk with a professional who is able to provide counseling, information and referrals to community resources. Also assists agencies and individuals working with suicidal individuals and/or people in crisis.
Children's Mobile Treatment Team (previously called MUTT) 24-hour crisis intervention services in Milwaukee
414-257-7621
A telephone and mobile crisis service for children and adolescents (to age 18). Will answer questions and concerns about your child by phone or by meeting with you and your child in the community or at home.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Suicide Prevention Hopeline
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)