School Counselors are here to provide students with social and emotional support. We understand that students may feel stress during the school day and counselors can help students manage those feelings and provide reminders of healthy coping strategies, while encouraging a return to the classroom. School Counselors are not licensed to provide long-term therapy, but they do help identify or connect a student or family to community resources; below are some of the services available to students and families.
Tanager Place – School Based Therapy Services – Support for students, educators and mentors. If you are interested in enrolling in Tanager Services for your student, download the School Based Enrollment packet and contact your student’s school counselor for a referral to be made.
Hazel Health – Provides a convenient and accessible way for students to meet with licensed therapists and address concerns at no cost to families. With virtual appointments available Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM, students can receive care both at school and at home. Students must be referred to the program but a school staff member or their parent/guardian. Once referred, students will meet with a licensed therapist virtually, in a safe and confidential setting.
Mental Health Access for Iowa’s Students – ISCA supports increased statewide access to and funding for mental health services for youth and their families.
SAFE Program – Suicidal Adolescent Family Empowerment Program – University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Linn County Mental Health Access Center – Provides crisis care for adults (18+) experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis that requires immediate attention.
MedQ – Local Mental Health Resources – offers mental health guidance, information and assistance to anyone in need in Eastern Iowa.
| Crisis and Self-Help Resources | |
|---|---|
| 988 Suicide and Crisis Line | Call, Chat or visit website |
| Foundation 2 Mobile Crisis Outreach | call 319-247-0030 |
| Foundation 2 | call 319-362-2174 |
| Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) | |
| Iowa Safe Schools | LGBTQ+ resources |
| Oneiowa Resources | LGBTQ+ resources |
| Linn County Resources | for behavioral, social and emotional services |