Assist in the development of students' personal, emotional, and social growth to enable them to best benefit from their educational program.
Offer support to families concerning social-emotional challenges that may impact a student's ability to access their education.
Receive referrals directly from the students, teachers, school guidance counselors, and administrators, as well as from parents/guardians.
PHONE: 207) 846-5535
EMAIL:
HOURS: M-F, 7:30-3 pm
LOCATION: Guidance hallway
RESOURCES for HELP: Click HERE for some YHS, Maine & National supports
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If you are a student and would like to connect, please:
Drop in anytime. If our door is open, please come on in!
Head to guidance and connect with a school counselor (Mr. Mooney, Ms. Hall, Mrs. Doane) or the guidance secretary (Mrs. Pietropaoli).
Find a staff member of your choice. They will help you connect to us.
Email us directly:
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Are you in CRISIS AFTER SCHOOL hours? ARE YOU WORRIED about yourself or a friend?
Please:
Inform a parent/guardian or a trusted adult.
CALL the Maine CRISIS LINE.
207) 774-HELP (that's 774-4357) to speak with a counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
CALL 911.
Go to your local emergency department.
SUICIDE PREVENTION:
For Parents: Teen Suicide Prevention Video (Mayo Clinic)
Recognizing Signs of Suicide (NAMI)
For Students: How to Communicate with Someone Who May Be Suicidal
MARIJUANA/CANNABIS:
Healthy Maine Talks Podcast: Dr. Amy Mayhew: Youth Cannabis Use and Risk of Mental Illness
Webinar Series for Parents & Students- Johnny's Ambassador's: Youth Marijuana Prevention
NPR: Daily Marijuana Use and Highly Potent Weed Linked to Psychosis
NPR Report: When Adolescents Give up Pot, Their Cognition Greatly Improves
DRUGS OF ABUSE/CONSEQUENCES OF USE:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) site
NIDA for Teens (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
VAPING/E-CIGARETTES:
How Juul Made Nicotine Go Viral (Vox Video)
Lung Damage from Vaping Resembles Chemical Burns (New York Times)
E-Cigarettes and Teens: A Guide for Parents and Educators (Safe Kids America)
Juul and E-Cigarettes (Drugwatch)
The Real Cost of Vaping (NIDA for Teens)
FDA Launches New Campaign: "The Real Cost"- Youth E-Cigarette Prevention Campaign
Helping Teens Quit (New York Times)
E-Cigarettes: A Dangerous Trend (NIDA)
NBC Report: Vaping Sent this Teenager into Rehab-His Parent's Blame Juul's Heavy Nicotine
Health Concerns (Maine Public Health update)
Know the Facts (Maine Public Health update)
E-Cigarettes Info and Resources
De-Mystifying the E-Cigarette for Parents (Day One)
SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT/SUPPORT:
Help.org -Drug and Alcohol Addiction Rehab, Treatment and Recovery Resources in Maine
Alateen: A support group for teens who have been affected by someone else's drinking
Students: Want to quit vaping? Text "Maine" to 88709
MENTAL HEALTH:
Here to Help: Teen Text Support Line (NAMI Maine)
Supporting Family Members in Mental Health Recovery (NAMI)
NPR report: Treating Teen Depression Might Improve Mental Health Of Parents, Too
THE TEEN BRAIN
The Teenage Brain: Seven Things Parents Should Know About Adolescent Behaviour- BBC
(Screen Time) Healthy Video Viewing: A Guide for Parents of Teens (APA)
BOOKS FOR PARENTS
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CRISIS? Call the Maine CRISIS Line 24 hours a day: 207) 774-HELP (4357)
RESOURCES for HELP click HERE