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Counseling Services
Supportive counseling services are available for students at LDW and AMS. Mrs. Mary McIsaac is the guidance counselor at AMS. We also have Mrs. Kim Glucksman who is our district school psychologist and she is available for counseling support as well. Mrs. McIsaac provides individual and small group counseling and classroom lessons. They serve on the district crisis committee and are available to consult with parents and staff.
Mrs. McIsaac and Mrs. Glucksman help coordinate building level Reponse to Intervention services (RTI) that support students struggling academically, behaviorally, or emotionally.
The goals of the guidance program are to support the 21st Century Life & Careers Curriculum. The guidance program supports the academic mission of our district. We will be concentrating on social and emotional learning, teaching about diversity, career exploration, anger management, problem solving and critical thinking skills. These goals will be covered throughout the school year in the classroom through guidance lessons and activities. Mrs. McIsaac works to implement a school wide program aimed at building positive social relationships while reducing bullying.
Individual Counseling
Counseling is developmental and is designed to help students develop an understanding of themselves and others, define goals, and resolve conflict.
Small Group Counseling
Sometimes students who share a common concern find it helpful to meet together to share ideas and support. Possible group topics are Grief, Divorce or Family Change, Social Skills, Friendship, Substance Abuse Prevention, Violence Prevention, Problem-Solving, Anger, Study Skills, Career Exploration, and Classroom Issues.
Classroom LessonsClassroom lessons are designed to instruct students on character development, resolve conflicts & problems, feelings, and how to stay calm. Students learn through stories, questions and answers, role-playing, cooperative learning and short video-clips. These lessons are presented on weekly basis to students in both LDW and AMS.
Parent CommunicationMrs. McIsaac is available to discuss individual student concerns as well as bring parenting topics to parents if there is a particular group of parents who are interested. Our goal is to partner with families to offer information that supports positive development and relationships. Please give a call if you have a question or concern and we will do our best to assist you.
Contact Your Counselor
AMS: Mrs. McIsaac can be reached at 996-6811 ext. 2235 or mcisaac@alexandriaschools.org
LDW: Mrs. Glucksman can be reached at 996-6812 ext. 1104 or glucksman@alexandriaschools.org
HUNTERDON COUNTY RESOURCES
Crisis Numbers
Suicide Prevention Lifeline....................................................................................(800) 273-TALK (8255)
2nd Floor Youth Helpline.................................................................................................(888) 222-2228
Child Abuse Hotline ......................................................................................(877) NJABUSE (652-2873)
Crisis Intervention/Mobile Outreach at HMC ...................................................................(908) 788-6400
Hunterdon Helpline .............................................................................................(908) 782-HELP (4357)
Runaway Hotline..........................................................................................(800) RUNAWAY (786-2929)
Safe in Hunterdon ..................................................................................(908) 788-7666 (888) 988-4033
NJ Domestic Violence Hotline.................................................................................(800) 572-SAFE (7233)
Children's Mobile Response and Stabilization Services.........................................................(877) 652-7624
Family Crisis Intervention Unit.........................................................................................(908) 237-5525
NJ Mental Health Cares.........................................................................................(877) 294-HELP (4357)
General Services
Hunterdon Behavioral Health...........................................................................................(908) 788-6401Prevention Resources......................................................................................................(908) 782-3909
Parents Anonymous........................................................................................................(609) 585-7666
Big Brothers/Big Sisters..................................................................................................(973) 335-3044
Catholic Charities............................................................................................................(908)782-7905
Division of Child Protection and Permanency.......................................................................(908)782-8784
Hunterdon Drug Awareness Program.................................................................................(908)788-1900
Norwescap (Child and Family Resource Services)................................................................(908)454-7000
NJ Mental Health Cares..........................................................................................(866)202-HELP (4357)
Helpful Links
Character Development
Committee for ChildrenParents and Families