If a student needs to talk to one of the district’s counselors or social workers during the state-mandated K-12 school closures, parents/guardians are asked to complete this form. Certified staff will reach out within 24 hours via a phone call or Google Hangout (through an email invitation). We ask that you keep the following in mind when reaching out:
-Please give our staff 24 hours to follow up on requests (Monday-Friday)
-We will do our best to identify a staff member that is a familiar face or voice, but that may not be possible.
Calls and/or Google Chats are not intended to replace formal counseling services or as therapy; if you/your child has a counselor with whom they regularly meet, please contact them about ongoing services.
-We cannot guarantee that our contact will be confidential by HIPAA standards; please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about this.
Additional resources to support social and emotional health include:
-24 hour mental health crisis help line:
--North Country Community Mental Health, serving Kalkaska county: 877-470-4668
--Northern Lakes Community Mental Health, serving Grand Traverse county: 833-295-0616
-Crisis counselor text line (24/7, national service): text HOME to 741741
-National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
-OK2SAY:
https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say/-Michigan DHHS Coronavirus Hotline: 888-535-6136, 8am-5pm, 7 days/week
-For medical or safety emergencies, families should continue to call 9-1-1
-Teen Health Corner - Phone # (231)935-2026
-Katie Lee, Middle/High School Counselor - Phone # (908)456-0835, Email address -
klee@forestarea.org-Aimee Sandula, Elementary Counselor - Phone # (231)633-9525, Email address -
asandula@forestarea.org-Sheri Conner, School Social Worker - Phone # (517)898-5542, Email address -
sconner@tbaisd.org-Marianne Swank, School Psychologist - Phone # (231)534-4621, Email address -
mswank@tbaisd.orgWe will do our best to support our students and families during this time.
