Maple Elementary School Counselor

School Counseling Supports

• Classroom Guidance Lessons: to help students work on skill development, communication, problem solving, bullying, friendship, emotion management and more.
• Small Group Counseling: to expand, enrich, and reinforce specific skills in areas such as social skills, emotion management, divorce support, and school success.
• Individual Counseling: to address specific needs of individuals who may need additional support or be in crisis. Individual counseling is brief 6-8 weeks and is not a replacement for therapeutic services. Services begin once guardians sign consent.

Additional School Counseling services

• Supporting children and families in crisis.
• Connecting families to community and mental health resources
• Collaborating with families, teachers, and other educators

How to access services

Anyone can access or request services for a student if concerns arise. Referrals can be sent to the school counselor by families, teachers, and administrators. Students can also self-refer.

How to access services after school and during school breaks

If you are in need of help and it is after school hours or during school breaks, please use the following resources:

If your family is in crisis and needing additional supports

• Dial 2-1-1 or get more information about resources in your area
• Call Crisis Connections at 866-427-4747 to get immediate help for yourself or someone you know is in an emotional crisis
• Visit the Seattle Public School Mental Health Page for additional resources and supports