Mental Health Student Services
Mental health is defined by the World Health Organization as a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his/her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to contribute to his/her community. We all have mental health. However, when a person experiences mental health difficulties, there may be notable influences on thinking, emotional state, and behavior. Sometimes there may be disruption in the ability to perform routine tasks on a day-to-day basis (i.e., school, work, activities).
Some mental health difficulties have included depression, anxiety, excessively aggressive behavior, and suicidal feelings/ideation.
If you have concerns for yourself or a friend in any of these areas, you should feel safe and comfortable reaching out for help.
River Valley School District’s board, administration and staff wish to offer helpful resources for families and students who have concerns about mental health. Whether you are seeking in-school support or looking for outside services and resources, we are happy to help.
The first important step is establishing the connection with your school counselor or the school psychologist to explore appropriate options and steps. If you have questions about accessing help and/or school counseling services, contact information is below:
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Mrs. Lori Baker
School Counselor
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Mr. Rick Schillow School Counselor
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Ms. Kaitlyn Figurelli
School Counselor
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Ms. Ally Riley
School Counselor
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Dr. Lisa Anderson
School Psychologist
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When you need help at home right away:
If you have an emergency or need immediate assistance, please call 911.
If you have a current mental health crisis, please consider talking to your parents/family members and going to a hospital emergency department to seek evaluation to determine if he or she needs immediate assistance or referral for resources.
Talk to your parents and/or primary health provider.
Available Mental Health Resources:
Visit the Indiana County Department Human Services website and access the Human Services Directory to explore agencies and available services.
Call 211 or go to www.pa211sw.orgThe Health & Human Services Helpline in Indiana County has trained workers to assist with finding services and resources.
Text TALK to 741741Text with a trained Crisis Counselor. This line is free and available 24/7. Every texted is connected with a trained Crisis Counselor, a person trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening and collaborative problem solving. For more information, text or visit crisistextline.org
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Mental Health Resources This informational website provides resources, information, and action steps to learn about Mental Health and how to access treatment.
Help Guide This non-profit organization provides information to improve mental health and make healthy changes