Marathon County School-Based Counseling Program
Students may experience personal/social problems that may affect their mental health. Increasingly, problems such as substance abuse, pregnancy, eating disorders, depression, and even suicide are very real threats to teenagers. Parents can provide an open environment by keeping lines of communication free, observing moods and behavior, and knowing when to seek outside guidance.
To assist our students and their families with mental health issues they may be facing, we have partnered with the Marathon County School-Based Counseling Consortium to provide students with on-site access to professional mental health professionals. The Marathon School District currently partners with Children's Wisconsin and Lori Lenhard, a licensed Child and Family Therapist, is available to meet with students in their respective school.
What is School-Based Counseling?
It is the same as seeing a private community counselor except the appointments are at the school. The Community Counselor comes to the school where the student is.
Who is this for?
Any Marathon student who wishes to participate in confidential counseling related to, but not limited to; adolescent life, post-traumatic stress, family systems, emotional regulation, anxiety, social engagement, substance abuse, behavioral disorders, depression, grief and loss, or mood disorders. Counseling is provided by a licensed treatment professional, mental health practitioner, qualified treatment trainee, or a recognized psychotherapy practitioner.
What is the cost?
Billing is handled directly through the outside counseling agency. Agencies will work with families for whom insurance or fees are a barrier.
What are the program benefits?
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Easier access to outpatient mental health services and/or alcohol and other drug abuse counseling services
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Increased student time in the CLASSROOM (student does not have to leave the school building for counseling appointments)
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Parents do not have to miss work to transport non-driving students to appointments.
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Protections that come from utilizing licensed treatment professional and qualified treatment trainees.
For more information please contact:
Stephanie Miller, Program Support Specialist
smiller@marathon.k12.wi.us
Jennifer Aune, 9-12 School Counselor
jaune@marathon.k12.wi.us
Emily Schiller, 5-8 School Counselor
eschiller@marathon.k12.wi.us
Nathalie Bonilla, K-4 School Counselor
nbonilla@marathon.k12.wi.us
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