School Counselors do not maintain 24-hour access to e-mail accounts. Students who are in immediate need should refer to their health providers and/or community resources for immediate support. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please refer to these helplines and emergency numbers:
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call 988. There is hope. Free and confidential support is available 24/7 to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress works.
Medical Emergency Call 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call (1-800-273-8255)
Iowa CommUnity Crisis Services Call or Text (1-855-325-4296) or Chat (IowaCrisisChat.org)
Iowa Domestic Violence & Victim Service 1-800-770-1650 or text “iowahelp” to 20121
Iowa’s Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Hotline Call (1-800-362-2178)
National Sexual Assault Hotline Call (1-800-656-4673)
Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault Call (1-800-770-1650) or Text “IOWAHELP” to 20121
Tanager School-Based Therapy
This year the Solon CSD is partnering with Tanager to provide school-based therapy to students during the school hours. This service is available by referral only and requires billing through families’ insurance plans. If you are concerned about billing or insurance, Tanager has consultation services to help families find funding sources - so please do not let financial hardship get in the way.
School-based therapy is available to all students who attend the Solon School District. All referrals are made through your child’s School Counselor to the Tanager Therapist contracted by the district. There is limited availability and the therapist will have a maximum caseload of approximately 30 students. However, the students who are served will change throughout the year based on students’ needs. Your child will not receive any therapy services without your consent and these services require parent intake forms that must be submitted to the Tanager Therapist first. If you have any questions or may be interested in this service for your child, please contact your child’s School Counselor - Mike Thompson (High School), Heather Pentico (Intermediate and Middle School), or Paige Niemeyer (Lakeview).
Solon Community School District is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our students, staff, and families. We are proud to announce our partnership with @CareSolace to support our ongoing commitment. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace will quickly connect you to community providers matched to your needs. Call 888-515-0595 at any time or search on your own at caresolace.com/solon.