Neuqua Valley Social Workers 

We believe in fostering a climate that encourages learning and personal growth
To help students become socially and emotionally available for learning
To empower students to become positive problem solvers and self-advocates
To enrich students’ lives through positive peer relationships, self discovery and mutual respect for individuality

NEED HELP IMMEDIATELY? 
CALL 911 | TEXT HELP 741741
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now:  988
​https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org 

Beth Packer
Freshman Class House
[email protected]  ​

Sarah Guzauskas
Sophomore Class House
[email protected] ​

Jamie Little-Tanksley
Junior Class House
[email protected]  

Casey Woodham
Senior Class House
[email protected] ​
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Mental HealthCoordinator
Ryan Russell | [email protected]
View this website for additional information and ​resources available to students and families.

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Students: What to expect from us

• A confidential place to express your needs, feelings, and thoughts.
• Confidentiality will NOT be maintained if you are a danger to yourself or others or if others are hurting you.
• Respect for your need to be in class
• Referrals to community mental health providers as needed

Parents:  What to expect from us

• A confidential place to express your concerns, needs, feelings and thoughts.
• We encourage students to include parents/guardians on their emotional health journey.   However, they have the legal right to see a social worker up to 8 times for 90 minutes each without parental/guardian consent.  405 ILCS 5/3-5A-105
• Sessions with students are confidential unless they are a danger to themselves or others or if others are hurting them. 
• Return communication from us within 24 hours of receipt of your email or voice mail.
• Remember, we are all on the same team and are here to support you and your student!

Wildcat Wellness

Every Wednesday, licensed mental health professionals are on-site at NVHS Main Campus to offer FREE mental health therapy sessions to NVHS students. Request a session here.

Community Resources

Oasis Mental Health Parent Workshop Resources

• Stressed Out Brains Can't Learn
• Calming Strategies
• Stress Health Goals
• Whole Brain Parenting

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Get Connected

YOU MATTER
You Matter is a group of students who are dedicated to creating awareness and advocating to end the stigma surrounding mental health.  Our goal is to promote a positive environment and community at NVHS.

Meets every Tuesday at the Main Campus  in B137 at 2:30pm

Yoga Club
Thursdays after school at BFC. Contact [email protected] with any questions. 

Virtual Calming Room
Need a break from the stress? 
Check out these resources! 
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