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
Sarah Guzauskas
Freshman Class House
sarah_guzauskas@ipsd.org
Jamie Little-Tanksley
Sophomore Class House
jamie_littletanksley@ipsd.org
Casey Woodham
Junior Class House 
   casey_woodham@ipsd.org
Beth Packer
Senior Class House
beth_packer@ipsd.org
NEED HELP IMMEDIATELY? 
CALL 911 | TEXT HELP 741741
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now:  988
​https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org 
Mental HealthCoordinator
Ryan Russell | ryan_russell@ipsd.org
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​
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
1st Meeting Date is Tuesday, August 30th


Yoga Club
Thursdays after school at BFC. Contact sarah_guzauskas@ipsd.org with any questions. 
Virtual Calming Room
Need a break from the stress? 
Check out these resources! 
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