counseling

Counseling Office Phone: 636-561-0075 x28241

Parents/guardians are encouraged to first communicate any serious concerns about their child to the student’s school counselor or Principal.

AFTER HOURS CRISIS RESOURCE:

Crisis and referral help is available 24 hours a day for children, teens, and families. Call 1-855-642-0642 or text "BSAFE" to 31658.

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

School counselors are always the first line of support for any student who is struggling with personal issues. Liberty counselors are assigned to students based on last name. Their roles include academic and personal problem-solving, brief individual counseling, small group counseling, consultation and collaboration, school and community-based referral, conflict mediation, alcohol/drug abuse prevention, and personal/educational/career development.

Mrs. Alicia Sheffield (A-E)
Mr. Chad Cunningham (F-K)
Mrs. Mary Ellen RIley (L-R)
Mrs. Paige Blackford (P-Z)
Mrs. Shelley Gerringer (A+ Coordinator, & College/Career)

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT COUNSELOR

Collin Miller

The crisis counselor (Educational Support Counselor, or “ESC”) assigned to Liberty H.S. is Collin Miller, who can be reached at collinmiller@wsdr4.org. Working in conjunction with school counselors, the ESC is a licensed mental health professional employed by the school district. The ESC:

provides specialized therapeutic services for students who exhibit serious social/emotional challenges that interfere with academics, behavior, and/or social/emotional functioning at school
facilitates psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and counseling
helps link students with mental health and community support resources
consults with faculty, staff, and parents/caregivers as part of student support teams
assists in coordinating groups and prevention programs for students.

CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS

The content and curriculum of several high school courses is intended to help all students develop personal and social competencies. Specifically, students learn to manage stress, make safe and healthy choices, and maintain positive relationships with others. For many years, the school district has partnered with several community agencies that specialize in providing preventative education regarding coping skills. Agencyemployed staff have passed a background check process, and work under the administrative supervision of the building Principal. If for any reason you object to your child’s participation in any agencyfacilitated classroom presentation, or would like additional information, please contact your child’s school counselor, Principal, or Mrs. Rustemeyer.

The list of classroom presentations can vary from year to year.

We expect to provide presentations for 9th graders on the Signs of Suicide Prevention Program (SOS), to teach them how to recognize warning signs of depression and potential suicidal behavior and how to get help. The SOS program is taught by the Chads Coalition.

In addition, 11th graders will participate in a presentation on Emotional Wellness and Coping Skills, facilitated by Kids Under Twenty-One (KUTO). Students will learn about stress, triggers, and ways to cope when upset.

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