Dragons Discovering Wellness
Welcome to the Siren School Counseling Mental Health Resource page. This webpage is intended to provide information only. If this is an emergency - please call 911.
You will find a variety of information and resources on the different pages listed on the menu including lists of local resources, coping strategies and wellness tips. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for any questions or concerns. Leave a message or email and we will reply to you when the school year resumes.
This site will continue to be updated with new resources so check back regularly.
If you need assistance or have questions/concerns please feel free to contact (during the school year):
Rachel McNally - Middle and High School Counselor 715-349-2277 ext 313 or rmcnally@siren.k12.wi.us
Brooke Treichel - Elementary School Counselor 715- 349-2278 ext 105 or btreichel@siren.k12.wi.us
If you need assistance during out of school time (summer or school breaks) please check the Community Resources page.
If you need help right now:
Call 911
Text "Hopeline" to 741741
Call 888-552-6642 - This is the 24 hour Mental Health Crisis Line for Burnett County
Call or Text 988 - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988lifeline.org - Chat - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
877-209-1266 - Native Youth Crisis Line
What can you do if you are concerned about a student?
ACT = Acknowledge, Care and Tell
Acknowledge feelings rather than minimize them. Telling a student to "get over it" or "move on" is not a realistic outcome when dealing with a person with depression. Instead say something like "I'm sorry to hear about this. It sounds really hard."
Show Care and Concern for the student by taking the next step. "I'm worried about you. I don't want anything bad to happen to you or for you to be hurt".
Tell a member of your crisis team. They know how to work with students who have concerns like these. "Let's go talk with someone in the counseling office."
Know the Signs (Get the FACTS)
Feelings:
Hopelessness
Rage, Uncontrolled anger, seeking revenge
Feeling Trapped - like there is no way out
No sense of purpose in life
Actions:
Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities
Withdrawing from friends, family and society
Increased alcohol or drug use
Giving away prized possessions
Changes:
Decline in quality of school work
Dramatic mood changes
Anxiety, agitation, change of eating/sleeping habits
Threats:
Threatening/talking about hurting self