Behavioral Health Team
Welcome to the Behavioral Health Team page! We are dedicated to supporting the social, emotional, and mental well-being of every student, building a safe, caring space where everyone can thrive.
Who is on the BHT (Behavioral Health Team)?
- School Counselors: Support academic planning, peer relationships, and everyday stress management.
- School Social Workers: Facilitate social-skills groups, assist with home-to-school communication, and connect families to community support.
- School Psychologists: Provide learning evaluations, custom behavioral plans, and individualized coping strategies.
- Mental Health Partners: On-site licensed clinicians offering confidential therapy when extra support is beneficial.
- Deans and Support Staff: Works directly with teachers, counselors, and social workers to make sure students get the exact support they need.
- Administrators: Ensures our Behavioral Health Team has the resources, authority, and support needed to turn clinical insights into everyday support for your child.
How Does the BHT (Behavioral Health Team) Work?
- A child’s social, emotional or behavioral need is identified by a teacher, family or friend
- We collect and review data to better understand the child’s need
- Develop, communicate, and implement an interventional plan
- Monitor the plan and communicate regularly with team and families
- Establishes and maintains partnerships with community mental health provider
When Should You Reach Out? Connect with us if a student is:
- Feeling constantly overwhelmed, anxious, angry, isolated, or sad.
- Navigating major life changes, loss, or family stress.
- Experiencing sudden changes in mood, behavior, grades, sleep, attendance, substance use.
- Having trouble making friends or resolving conflicts.
How to Reach Us
- Students: Stop by the counseling office during free periods, ask a trusted teacher for a pass, or drop a note in our drop-box.
- Families & Caregivers: Call the school main line (773-534-2365), send us an email, or request a referral to your child’s teacher or counselor.
Counseling and Administrator Contacts for BHT:
Assistant Principal Littlefair | [email protected]
Have concerns about yourself, a friend or family member’s mental health? Please use these FREE supports available 24/7.
- Always call 911 for any life-threatening emergency
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Dial or text 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741