Mental Health

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CONTACT INFORMATION

  • HEAD NURSE

    Karen Peterson
    Karen Peterson
    karen.peterson@ccsdut.org
    435-792-9273

     

    ASSISTANT HEAD NURSE

    Heidi Bowler
    Heidi Bowler
    heidi.bowler@ccsdut.org
    435-792-9274

     

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

    Jeanna Sorensen
    Jeanna Sorensen
    jeanna.sorensen@ccsdut.org
    435-792-9270

    Fax: 435-792-7796

Positive Mental Health

  • Student Mental Health

    Student Mental Health services offered in Cache District include a three-tiered approach in delivering mental health services.
     

    Drawing of a Girl Flying KiteView important information concerning your child/adolescent's mental health.  Resources, information, and booklet are available here.

    Elementary School Counselors are available at Canyon, Lewiston, Lincoln, Millville, Park, and Summit elementary schools, as part of a federal grant.
     

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    Jack Robinson (Mental Health Project Director), Dave Forbush (Directory of Special Education), and Dan Miggin (Bear River Mental Health Department) recently were asked to present Cache County School District's planned approach for Mental Health Services at a conference in Charleston, South Carolina. You can view their poster below or print a copy for yourself under Related Files.

     

     

Related Links

  • Eating Disorder Assistance

     Eating disorders are serious conditions that can dramatically affect the physical and mental health of individuals. For more information or help with eating disorders visit the links below.

    • NEDA Helpline -  Call 1-800-931-2237 (Monday through Thursday 11:00am-9:00pm / Friday 11:00am-5:00pm Eastern Standard Time)
    • Eating Disorder Hope - An advocacy page with a wealth of resources for people with eating disorders
    • Live Another Day: An in-depth guide to recovering from co-occurring eating disorders and substance abuse. 
    • Detox Local: A resource for finding addiction detox centers that will support those with eating disorders.
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  • UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools

    This is a highly respected student mental health center at the University of California, Los Angeles. The site contains multiple quick links in such areas as an overview for mental health in schools, simple directions for browsing the site, an EXCELLENT search engine within the site, and practical suggestions for parents regarding children’s mental health. The site is very easy to navigate.
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  • School Psychiatry Program of Massachusetts General Hospital

    It was created for (and by) parents, educators, and clinicians to support children and teens with possible or diagnosed mental health conditions.It helps parents and educators meet the needs of young people with depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and anxiety/stress disorders—including panic disorders, school-related anxiety issues, and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD). Other disorders are also discussed with corresponding interventions.
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  • Anxiety Disorders Association of America

    There are very good suggestions on how to help children overcome school anxieties, among many other youth-related concerns. Adults will also find this site helpful for themselves, loved ones, or friends.
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  • Student's First Project, The Howard Center, Vermont

    There is an excellent observation form that parents can use to help determine if their child has a particular mental health concern and strategies to use at home to help the child.
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