Personal & Social Counseling
The counseling department's goal is that students will feel comfortable approaching us about anything. We are trained in personal/social and crisis counseling, and it is our job to help stabilize students who encounter a difficult situation while at school. We hope students know we are always here to listen without forming judgment, and help students problem solve. Additionally, we have many resources to provide to students and families should they feel it is appropriate to seek outside support.
Fairview High School Counselors Provide:
Personal and social counseling
Crisis counseling
Assistance with school pressures
Information about the school and community
Help with interpersonal and communication skills
Help with peer/family concerns
Referrals to community agencies
Resources
School Resources
Fairview provides tiers of support to help students overcome barriers to academic success. These include:
Freshman Seminar / Health/Teen Challenges / Yoga classes
Cookies and Cram is an after-school opportunity each semester before finals to receive peer tutoring and last minute help. It is sponsored by Fairview's National Honor Society.
Sources of Strength
Top Teen Issues
Below is a list of the top issues affecting Fairview students today:
Stress and anxiety / Pressure to excel / Getting into college
Drugs / Alcohol / Vaping
Depression / Suicidal ideation / Self-harm
Peer pressure
Bullying / Teasing / Cyberbullying
Self esteem / Body image / Eating disorders
Physical or verbal abuse
Internet / Gaming addiction
Relationships / Sexting / Sexual harassment and assault
Local and Online Resources for Families
Make an ANONYMOUS report through Safe2Tell.
Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
Boulder Psychological Services provides connections to a large directory of counselors, therapists, and psychologists in our region. Mostly for those with insurance. Pathways to Success are free presentations that BPS offers to serve individuals, families, and the general community. See website for ongoing schedule. Prior webinars and TV shows are also available on the BPS YouTube channel.
Mental Health Partners is a comprehensive community mental health center that provides a broad range of programs and services to all age groups.
Second Wind Fund provides services for children and youth at risk for suicide.
Moving to End Sexual Assault MESA provides client services and prevention education programs to help survivors and their loved ones, and to work towards ensuring a world free of sexual assault.
Boulder County Safehouse is a human rights organization committed to ending violence against adults, youth, and children.
TRU Community Care provides safe, empowering environments to help children, teens, and their families integrate grief into their lives at their own pace. Support is available throughout the year, open to the community, and beneficial at any point in the grief process.
Alternatives for Youth is a program for 10 to 20 year-old teens who want to figure out why it is that drugs/alcohol are getting them into trouble.
Boulder County Department of Human Services provides services in partnership with the community to enhance quality of life, support and protect our county’s diverse community of adults, children, families and elders, and promote economic independence and self-sufficiency.
Hope Coalition of Boulder County supports depression awareness and suicide prevention in Boulder County through education and advocacy.
Parent Engagement Network PEN is a grassroots, parent-led 501 (c)(3) non-profit that engages, educates, and empowers parents to promote the social, emotional and mental well-being of youth and families.
For additional resources, BVSD.org includes a non-endorsed list of services for K-12 students.