Welcome

Dear John Jay & OV Parents and Guardians...

I welcome you to look through my website's links which are related to counseling and other resources. These include videos and activities that focus on social-emotional functioning (i.e., anxiety, mindfulness, meditation, etc.).  

All children benefit from stress reduction and relaxation to help meet their counseling goals and their overall mental health. Engaging in these exercises helps students achieve their school-based goals no matter what social-emotional hurdle is in their way. I look forward to working together to continue to work on these goals.

Please feel free to email me and I will respond as soon as possible.  My email is heather.dahl@wcsdny.org.  The best way to reach me is through this email which I check daily.  If you have significant concerns about your child, please know that there are many county resources that continue to be available, such as the MHA Dutchess County Hotline (call or text). This hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.  Their number is 845-485-9700 or in an emergency call 911. 

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. 

Heather L. Dahl

School Psychologist

John Jay High School (Last Names N through Z)/ Orchard View Alternative High School (L-Z)