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In-Person Support for LWSD
It can be hard to reach out to someone when things are overwhelming. But conversation is a powerful coping tool. Talking or texting with someone on an anonymous, private helpline can relieve stress. Call or text 988 for support.
Evergreen Health Social Workers
The LWSD partners with EvergreenHealth to employ social workers at each of its four high schools—Eastlake, Juanita, Lake Washington and Redmond.
The social workers are on site at the high schools to provide crisis intervention, psychosocial and risk assessments, safety planning and brief interventions. They provide ongoing behavioral health support until they are able to connect students with an outside referral.
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Manager – Brianne Burnett bjburnett@evergreenhealthcare.com
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Juanita High School – Hannah Harrison c-hharrison@lwsd.org
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Eastlake High School – Katie Logan c-klogan@lwsd.org
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Lake Washington High School – Caleigh Horan-Spatz c-choranspatz@lwsd.org
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Redmond High School – Dani Mae Millay c-dmillay@lwsd.org
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Social workers are available to provide support to LWSD high school students, parents and staff every day that school is in session (M-F, excluding holidays) during regular school hours.
To meet, contact your school's social worker at the email address above to schedule an appointment.
YES: Youth Eastside Services
YES has a Behavioral Health Support Specialist (BHSS), a counselor trained in mental health and substance abuse, on-site full-time in all 8 LWSD Middle Schools and at many choice schools (i.e., Emerson/Northstar and Tesla STEM) and part-time at International Community School (ICS) and Renaissance. They provide a full spectrum of behavioral health supports.
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Students can self-refer or talk to their school counselor or other school staff to be referred. The BHSS also work with school counselors to provide suicide risk assessments and safety planning for students at the middle schools and elementary schools. YES also has a Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Specialist who works with students at the four main high schools. Students can self- and peer-refer to her. KTUB Teen Center in Kirkland and the Old Firehouse Teen Center in Redmond also offer support.
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Expanding mental health access for local students, families, and staff through Care Solace partnership
LWSD, LWSF, and City of Redmond join forces to offer comprehensive mental health care coordination
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Redmond, WA — Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is proud to announce a new partnership with Care Solace, a comprehensive mental health care coordination service designed to support students, families, and staff. Powered by significant grants from the Lake Washington Schools Foundation (LWSF) and the City of Redmond, this collaboration aims to strengthen links between school-based support and external mental health and addiction recovery resources by providing timely, confidential connections to care.
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LWSD students, staff and their family members can access the service by checking in with their child's school counselor or visiting the LWSD website. For more information on Care Solace, visit their website at www.caresolace.com.
For inquiries or additional information, please contact Bonnie Leung, LWSF Communications Manager, by email at bonnie@lwsf.org or by phone at (510) 316-5924.
NAMI Eastside Family Support Groups
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. After registering for the Zoom Meeting, please check your email for the meeting link.
Family Support Group
Indian American Community Services
Family Support Group
Family Support Group
Family Support Group (Spanish)
Segundo Y Cuarto Viernes
Grupo de Apoyo para Mama Latinas (en Español)
6 – 8:00 p.m.
En Persona en El Together Center (16305 NE 87th St, Redmond, WA 98052)
Para más información, escríbenos por WhatsApp 0 por correo electrónico.
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NAMI EASTSIDE en Español
*Groups are once a month
NAMI Eastside Peer Support Groups
Cope2Thrive (CBT) Support Group
This group was created for individuals who have completed our 7 session Cope2Thrive Program but is open to anyone who has previously undergone Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). We are hoping to continue our progress on turning automatic negative thoughts to positive, helpful thoughts. We will apply CBT concepts to our personal experiences to eventually feel less stress, experience less anxiety and depressive symptoms, and make healthier lifestyle choices.
Our group meets virtually on Zoom from 2 - 3:30 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. Contact Lena for more info. Register here
Peer Support Group (in person)
We are starting a NEW in-person group on 2nd and 4th Friday evenings starting January 26th, 2024 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Together Center Conference Room: 16305 NE 87th St., Suite 110. Redmond, WA 98052. This peer support group is uniquely designed for people living with any form of mental illness. We look forward to sharing this journey together! Email Corinne for more info.
Spiritual Support Group
For those who use spirituality in their journey to recovery. Open to both individuals living with a mental illness and their family members.
2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Email Joe for more info.
Bipolar Support Group (in person)
The group is held on Mondays at 6 p.m at Virginia Mason Hospital in the Correa Room A next to the cafeteria. The hospital entrance is on Seneca Street just west of Boren Avenue.
Contact Bobby (bobby@nami-eastside.org) or Corinne (corinne@nami-eastside.org) with questions.
The group also meets on Zoom on Wednesday night at 6:00pm. Contact Mark (mtolas@hotmail.com) with questions. Join & register here.
The Depression Support Group
Now partnered with NAMI Eastside, has been faithfully serving those with Depression and related mental illnesses since 2008. Our group meets on Zoom but has resumed meeting in King County libraries.
Sunday from 2 - 4 p.m. - Register
Support Group for people experiencing housing instability
Peer2Peer Talks & Mental Health Resource Fair
Parent Chat:
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The Lake Washington Schools Foundation raises funds and amplifies community resources to provide students in Lake Washington School District what they need to thrive, both now and in the future.
Parent Chat hosts experts in youth mental wellness with interactive discussions around topics such as anxiety, depression, social media, and more. Listen to mental health professionals and other parents in a safe and supportive environment.
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Balance In Mind works with community partners to raise awareness of youth emotional and mental health, to empower parents, and to build communities where our kids grow up healthy, resilient and equipped for life. Powered by Lake Washington Schools Foundation.
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Youth Mental Health Training
Many young people today face significant mental health challenges, with a notable number experiencing intense anxiety and even contemplating suicide. Our goal is to offer vital support to our students by increasing awareness and providing education to teachers, staff, and the teens themselves.
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In a collaborative effort with the LWSD Student Services Department, and through the support of Overlake Medical Center & Clinics and our generous donors, LWSF is offering the following programs for free to all LWSD staff members.
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