MENTAL HEALTH / COUNSELING RESOURCES

Each building in the Washington district has at least one very capable counselor. They are great to work with and very knowledgeable. This is usually a good starting point if your child has some counseling needs.

• Stewart Elementary (Grades PK - 2): Tracy Amelien 319-653-5021

• Lincoln Elementary (Grades 3-5): Kelsey Lins 319-653-4021

• Middle School (Grades 6-8): Emily Miller 319-653-2021

• High School (Grades 9-12):

  • Last Names A-L: Belinda Robinson 319-653-1021

  • Last Names M-Z: Kathy Stender 319-653-1022

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact 911 or Johnson County Mobile Crisis at 319-351-0140. You may also text 988.

The NESTT is open during school hours, 8:10 am - 3:45 pm Monday through Friday. Emails and phone calls will only be answered during this time. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact 911 or Johnson County Mobile Crisis at 319-351-0140.

The NESTT (Navigating Emotions and Stress Through Training) is a mental health center for students that are in need of assistance in the Right Now.

Over one in three students experience mental health crises every year. For many of these students, school serves as the frontlines for addressing these issues.

The NESTT provides a unique, collaborative approach to supporting students with trained staff to support the mental well-being of our school and community. The NESTT serves as a single area where students can go to access mental health/social-emotional support services and work with staff to build skills and strategies. 

The skills, services, and support of the NESTT are backed by research rooted in trauma-informed practice to create a safe space for all students and a trauma-sensitive school experience.

Please Click the following LINK for the following:

• Crisis Suicide

• Grief

• Sexual/Domestic Violence

• LGBTQIA+

• English Language Learners

• Virtual Calming Room

The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) has a bunch of information / resources available for those in need of support with their or their family's mental health. All of those resources can be found on their mental health website.

Southeast Iowa Link Mental Health and Disability Services has a pretty extensive list of Child Behavioral Health Service Providers.

Here's an additional list of area counselors that may be available to you depending on your needs.

If you have an emergency situation 911 is always an option. There is also a 24/7 disaster crisis-counseling available through the Iowa Concern Hotline at 800-447-1985.