Mental Health Services
Thanks to the voter-approved Levy, all schools in the Issaquah School District have a designated School-based Mental Health Counselor. This program was established to support the mental health needs of students in a nurturing environment. Our hope is to foster the well-being of all students in the Issaquah School District so students are safe, healthy, and ready to learn.
About the Providers
Swedish Medical Center - Issaquah
Swedish is one of the largest providers of health-care services in the region. Swedish is invested in the health of the Issaquah School District community and very excited about this opportunity to partner with the District. More information about Swedish.
Meet the Counselors
FAQs
- Why School-based Mental Health?
- What services do the counselors offer?
- Who are the counselors?
- Who can see a school-based mental health counselor?
- Do students need parent/guardian permission to see a school-based mental health counselor?
- How are families involved?
- Can I refer a student?
- Is counseling available in the summer?
- How is this program funded?
Why School-based Mental Health?
What services do the counselors offer?
Who are the counselors?
Who can see a school-based mental health counselor?
Do students need parent/guardian permission to see a school-based mental health counselor?
How are families involved?
Can I refer a student?
Is counseling available in the summer?
How is this program funded?
Hotlines:
In case of a crisis, contact:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- King County local 24/7 Crisis Line (suicide, mental health, substance use): 800-621-4636
- Crisis Text Line: text “Heal” to 741-741
- Trevor Project (specifically for the LGBTQ+ community): 1-866-488-7386
Resources:
Websites:
- Coping During COVID Resources for Parents (Childmind Institute)
- Active Minds (mental health during the pandemic)
- CDC - managing stress and anxiety during COVID
- Anxiety Canada (Cognitive Behavioral Resources)
- Mental Health Resources for Adolescents
- Mindfulness for Teens
- Forefront Suicide Prevention (based at UW)
- Sleep Resource