SUPPORT TEAM FOR EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP (STEP)

What is STEP?

The Support Team for Educational Partnership is an initiative by the School District of Philadelphia to provide mental health, behavioral health and social service support to students and families within select schools across the district. STEP consists of mental health professionals that provide individual and family counseling, case management, peer support and wellness initiatives in an effort to improve success among students.

The Carver STEP Team 

Mckenzie Nash, LPC: STEP Clinical Coordinator

My name is Ms. Nash and while I am new to the School District of Philadelphia as an employee, I am not new to Carver (Class of “I challenge you to find out lol). I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years and have experience working with youth, adults, and families across multiple different settings. I am a licensed counselor and most recently was working providing mental health services within the criminal justice system. My ultimate goal is to normalize mental health and wellness and reduce barriers to services, especially in communities of color.  In my role with the STEP team I will be providing individual, group and family counseling, intervention and developing school-wide wellness initiatives.