FAQ

School counselors are certified/licensed educators who improve student success for ALL students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program. School counselors design and deliver school counseling programs that improve student outcomes. They lead, advocate and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students by connecting their school counseling program to the school’s academic mission and school improvement plan. They uphold the ethical and professional standards of ASCA and promote the development of the school counseling program based on the following areas of the ASCA National Model: define, deliver, manage and assess. For more information, please visit https://schoolcounselor.org/. 

Middle School (6-8)

• Email Mrs. Abu-Sharr at kabusharr@wcpss.net

• Call (919) 508 - 9088 ext. 27130

• Students can complete the Counselor Meeting Request Form

High School (9-13)

• Email Mrs. di Carlo at kdicarlo@wcpss.net

• Call (919) 508 - 9088 ext. 27129

Please note: email accounts are monitored on school days from 7am - 2:30pm. If you need immediate mental health support, please call the Alliance 24-Hour Crisis Line at (877) 233 - 4617. For a medical or life-threatening emergency, you can contact 911 and request a "CIT Officer."

Dr. Elizabeth Sulzbach, "Dr. Liz," is the School Psychologist at WYWLA. The best way to reach Dr. Sulzbach is via email, at esulzbach@wcpss.net. 

School psychologists provide direct support and interventions to students, consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies, work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services. To learn more, please visit https://www.nasponline.org/.

Lucretia Greaux is the School Social Worker at WYWLA. The best way to reach Mrs. Greaux is via email, at lgreaux@wcpss.net. 

School social work is a specialized area of professional practice in the broad field of social work. School social workers are trained in providing comprehensive supports and services to address barriers impacting the social, emotional, academic, and physical needs of all students. School social work services include assessment and screening, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention and prevention, family support, advocacy, and classroom instruction. School social workers provide consultation and training to administrators and school personnel related to the whole child, including behavior and classroom management, mental health, child abuse, and neglect, and other crises. To learn more, please visit https://www.sswaa.org/school-social-work. 

School counselors provide individual counseling support, small groups, and classroom guidance lessons. At WYWLA, we also support students during GLC and Wise.

Per WCPSS guidelines, counselors provide the following required lessons:

• Signs of Suicide (SOS), Grades 7, 9, and 12

• Human Trafficking, Grades 7, 8, and 9

For more information about the lessons, please feel free to contact your level counselor! 

Additional information about Health and Wellness Supports from Wake County can be found here.

While supporting the needs of students, it may become apparent that mental health services are needed beyond the level of support that WCPSS staff can provide. Parents may seek mental health services on their own, or may consult with Student Services Staff to access community mental health resources.

Parents/guardians may independently call the Alliance Health Access number 24/7 at 877-223-4617 to link their child to a behavioral/mental health provider. The Alliance Health Access number cannot assist with referrals or linkage to a provider if the student has private insurance, NC Healthchoice, or one of the 5 Medicaid Standard Plans. However, mobile crisis services can be accessed through this number by any individual regardless of the type of insurance or for those who are uninsured.  A guardian whose student has private insurance, NC Healthchoice, or one of the 5 Medicaid standard plans must call their insurance provider directly for assistance in identifying behavioral/mental health providers in their network.

Alliance Bridge to Service program (The Alliance Health School-Based Team, “SBT”) is a partnership between WCPSS and Alliance Health. Staff members can help assist with a referral. Please contact your level counselor for additional information.

Transitions GriefCare: We all experience many different types of losses. Transitions GriefCare services are designed for adults and children (5-17) who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Their professional staff provides short-term counseling, support groups, workshops, and other services designed to compassionately meet the needs of adults, children, and teens seeking to address the unique challenges of grief and create a path toward healing.

New students to WYWLA may attend the New Student Orientation, typically provided the third Thursday of July. Mrs. Walker sends details to families in early July through the newsletter. The New Student Orientation provides team-building activities and a tour to help new students feel welcome and connected to WYWLA.

Team members also support new students through a Meet the Counselor lesson at the beginning of the school year, New Student Small Groups, and any additional support as needed.

Please find more information about the BIMAS on the Wake County website.

Please contact our School Social Worker, Lucretia Greaux, for support at lgreaux@wcpss.net. 

McKinney-Vento: Please click here to learn more about support provided by the county and schools for students experiencing homelessness. Please click for additional information about Parent Rights and Student Rights.

Additional Community Resources can be found here.

Please see the High School page for more information.