NWHS School Counselors are available to provide social-emotional support to students as needed. Students can reach out to their school counselor via email to request a time to talk.

Ms. Summers (A-G) bsummers@nwlsd.org

Mrs. Jones (H-O) ejones@nwlsd.org

Mrs. Schueler (P-Z) vschueler@nwlsd.org

Counseling Resources 

The resources below can be utilized if you are looking for counseling/therapy services for your child. 

Best Point 

Northwest High School partners with a local agency called Best Point to provide therapy services to students at school. These therapists have offices in our building, allowing them to conveniently meet with students during the school day. If you are interested in services through Best Point, you can ask your school counselor for more information or check out the website at https://bestpoint.org/.

MindPeace & Psychology Today

MindPeace and Psychology Today are well-known, trusted websites that you can use to find a list of local therapists, counseling centers, psychiatrists, treatment groups and more. Both websites include filters to help you locate a specific type of provider that you are looking for (filter examples: zipcode, insurance type, mental health area of concern).

Crisis Hotlines

There are several organizations that provide hotlines for individuals to call and receive mental health support:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call or text 988 to talk with a crisis counselor 24/7.

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor 24/7.

• The Trevor Project - (866) 488-7386 provides free, confidential support 24/7 to LBGTQ youth via a helpline, text and online messaging system.

• Teen Health & Wellness provides a list of hotlines, help lines, and information lines to receive help for specific mental health disorders and other issues.

Mental Health Awareness Resources

1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year. 

To learn more about mental health disorders, warning signs, and symptoms, check out these well-known resources:

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

• US Dept of Health & Human Services - Adolescent Health

Coping Skills Resources

Coping Skills are strategies that people use to deal with stressful situations and manage their emotions. Below are some resources that list coping skills to try.

• Verywellmind: Healthy Coping Skills

• Family Health Clinic: 99 Positive Coping Skills

• CDC: Coping with Stress

• Mindfulness Toolkit: What it is, benefits, and techniques