The Middle School Counseling Program is designed to focus on meeting the academic, social, and personal needs of all students.
The School Counseling Program Provides:
Individual & group work with students: short term work with students to meet academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goals
Crisis Intervention: crisis prevention and safety planning
Consultation with staff/parents: plan for student needs and provide resources
Career Planning/High School Registration
Referral assistance for services: mental health counseling, crisis support, etc.
Hardin Middle School
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Contact Information:
7 Grade: Mrs. Bonetti: ph. 636.443.4318
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[email protected]
2017-2018 School Counseling Program
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Mrs. Bonetti, 7 Grade Counselor th Mrs. Locker, 8 Grade Counselor
HMS Supports the Needs of Students: Backpack Program
Presentations available to students:
We have a “Backpack Program” available at Hardin to assist families with meals for the weekend. Students discreetly “shop” in the Counseling Center for nonperishable food items on Fridays.
Support Services Available by School Counselor Referral:
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NCADA, 7 Grade: “ACTS” Lesson series
Care to Learn
helps students understand the effects of
Through our district’s “Care to Learn” program we are able to offer assistance for health, hygiene, and hunger.
out-of-control anger and rage and gives
services embedded in the school day to improve student functioning and create connections between the school and home. The Mental Health Specialist works directly with students and their families, as well as providing consultation to the school staff.
them practical ways to stay in control.
Crider Health Center’s School Based Mental Health Program: provides
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NCADA, 8 Grade: “TBD” unit helps teens shape a positive reputation and sense of self by building their integrity and encouraging leadership.
Neighbor Helping Neighbor The purpose of Neighbor Helping Neighbor Service Coalition is to enable participating households to be personally guided through a process that reduces or eliminates the need for government and/or social service assistance and makes progress toward achieving economic independence.
Harassment Prevention Program
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CHADS Coalition, 7 Grade: The mental health topics for this presentation will
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CHADS Coalition, 8 Grade: discussion and activities that help them identify stress factors and steps to take to avoid extreme
The counselors have school supplies available for students who may need necessary items such as notebooks, folders, pencils, etc. We also have a supply of clothing on hand for emergency situations. We also have access to coats and shoes for students in need.
behaviors which have a negative effect on
Sharing Christmas
their bodies as well as their mental health. NCADA: “Refuse to Lose” lessons provide
information on specific drugs (presented
Lutheran Family Children Services: Counselors work with students to help enhance motivation and capability to pursue positive goals, resist negative influences, and overcome barriers. No cost to families for this school based counseling.
during health classes). Thrive: lessons focus on healthy relationships and choices. Positive peer interactions are promoted (presented during health classes).
Preferred Family Healthcare’s Team of Concern: provides individual counseling services to students who are identified by school staff and/or guardians. Counseling services are provided within the school building during school hours along with meeting on site during the summer. All services are at no cost to the individual or the family.
get help for self and others.
Youth in Need: counselor provides individual and group counseling services to identified students during the school day at no cost to the family.
The Child Center 7 Grade: Sexual
Resource Shed
Through the generous donations of many, , we are able to find sponsors for many needy families during the holidays.
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