School counselor contact information:
Shawna Rieg
268-2434, ext. 29149
shawna.rieg@aps.edu
Office Hours: 7:30 am-2:30 pm
Emergency/Crisis Lines and Information:
New Mexico Crisis and Access Line (NMCAL)...offers assistance with suicidal ideation, emotional crises, mental health, and substance use 1-855-NMCRISIS (662-7474) www.nmcrisisline.com
Agora Crisis Center...suicide hotline...1-855-505-4505 www.agoracares.org
The Trevor Project...suicide prevention and assistance for LGBTQ youth...1-866-488-7386 www.thetrevorproject.org
Counselor
Why a child might see the school counselor
- When a student is very sad, confused, shy, angry, or worried
- When severe changes in a student's behavior occur
- When a student is having difficulty dealing with family changes or situations
- When something seems to be bothering a student to the point of distraction or intense anxiety
- When a student is dealing with the loss of a family member, friend, or pet
- When stressors at home are affecting school performance or self-concept
- When a student is consistently absent from school
How a child might see the school counselor
Students can meet with the school counselor in a variety of ways. Most commonly, school counselors work with students through:
One on One Meetings: Student and counselor meet independently to go over any concerns or work on behavior.
Small Groups: Peer groups of 4-6 students meet to work on character development or group issues.
Classroom Guidance: Counselor visits classrooms to talk with students about a variety of topics.
