Mental Health
Monroe Virtual School Counseling Office: Mental Health
Counseling Resources
Looking for counseling or psychiatry services for your child? MindPeace and Psychology Today both have vast databases that include lists of individual counselors, counseling centers, psychiatrists, and treatment groups:
Click here for: MindPeace
Click here for: Psychology Today
You can also contact your child's school counselor for a list of recommended counselors or agencies.
Mental Health Information Resources
Mental Health Awareness and Support
Millions of people are affected by mental illness each year, including your peers, family members, and friends. We want you to know that if you or another individual you know are struggling with a mental illness, you are not alone and there are people who can help. Below you will find information on mental health awareness, how to help a friend struggling with mental illness, and a list of contacts to reach out to for help.
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1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
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50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
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Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-34
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16.5% of U.S. youth aged 6-17 experienced a mental health disorder in 2016 (7.7 million people)
Read through NAMI’s Student Guide to Mental Health to learn about the 10 Common Warning Signs that someone could be struggling with a mental health issue.
Read through NAMI’s Mental Health By The Numbers to learn how common mental illness is and know that anyone struggling is not alone.
Read about the Most Common Mental Health Disorders in Adolescence and learn more about specific mental health disorders that commonly affect teenagers, including anxiety, depression, and more.
Click here for information on How To Help A Friend
We your school counselors are here to talk with you and provide support! You can email any of us and we can set up a time to talk with you in person or zoom. We are available from 7:30am-3pm Monday-Friday.
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Kara Talbot - ktalbot@monroelocalschools.com
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Dara Laforest - dlaforest@monroelocalschools.com
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Carrie Long - clong@monroelocalschools.com
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Ronnie Dahn- rdahn@monroelocalschools.com
There are also several organizations that provide hotlines for individuals to call and receive mental health support:
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Butler County’s 24hr Crisis Hotline: 1-844-4CRISIS (1-844-427-4747)
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Suicide and Crisis Hotline: 513-281-2273
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
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SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) A free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish)
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NAMI Helpline: 800-950-NAMI (6264) Available Mon-Fri from 10am-6pm
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Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. Provides free, confidential support via text message 24/7 to those in crisis situations. You’ll text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
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The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386 provides free, confidential support 24/7 to LGBTQ youth via a helpline, text, and online messaging system
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Teen Health & Wellness provides a list of hotlines to receive help for specific mental health disorders and other issues.
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We your school counselors are here to talk with you and provide support! You can email any of us and we can set up a time to talk with you in person or zoom. We are available from 7:30am-3pm Monday-Friday.
- Kara Talbot - ktalbot@monroelocalschools.com
- Dara Laforest - dlaforest@monroelocalschools.com
- Carrie Long - clong@monroelocalschools.com
- Ronnie Dahn- rdahn@monroelocalschools.com
There are also several organizations that provide hotlines for individuals to call and receive mental health support:
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Butler County’s 24hr Crisis Hotline: 1-844-4CRISIS (1-844-427-4747)
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Suicide and Crisis Hotline: 513-281-2273
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
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SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) A free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish)
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NAMI Helpline: 800-950-NAMI (6264) Available Mon-Fri from 10am-6pm
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Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. Provides free, confidential support via text message 24/7 to those in crisis situations. You’ll text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
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The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386 provides free, confidential support 24/7 to LGBTQ youth via a helpline, text, and online messaging system
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Teen Health & Wellness provides a list of hotlines to receive help for specific mental health disorders and other issues.
