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Mrs. Barness' Counselor's Corner

My name is Mrs. Barness. I am the MNVA K-8 School Counselor for students with the last name L-Z.

I'm glad you're here. Take a look around and click on the links to find helpful information.

If you do not see a list of additional information on the left side of this web page, please click in the upper left corner of this page. You will then see a list of additional information found on my site.

Quick links:

Virtual Calming Room

The role of a school counselor

Attendance

Mental Health

Beyond School: Career and College Ready

PSEO: Postsecondary Enrollment Options (college credit during high school)

Bullying Resources

Race and Equity Resources

Weekly articles/ los artículos están disponibles en español

Contact me

Groups

K-8 Handbooks

Non-Discrimination Statement

Section 504

Virtual Calming Room

If you're viewing this on a mobile device, additional pages can be found by clicking in the upper left corner of this page.

Call or text: 988 or chat online: 988lifeline.org The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

Options For Deaf + Hard of Hearing: For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/for-deaf-hard-of-hearing/

Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis 988 https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/

If you have any ideas or suggestions on resources to add, please contact me.