Guidance Counseling & Mental Health Services
Guidance Counseling & Mental Health Services
Counseling Services
Fort Payne City Schools provides guidance and counseling at each school. School counselors are an important part of the educational leadership team and provide valuable assistance to students in our elementary schools, middle school, and our high school. Although the work of the counselor may vary by his or her school and grade assignments, the following are typical services.
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- Counselors may spend time in the classroom providing lessons regarding student relationships, mental health topics, and guidance on being successful as a student.
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The counselor works with students individually and in small groups. Small group counseling sessions may assist students in learning how to cope with issues such as conflict resolution, social skills, anger management or loss. Students, staff members or parents may initiate a referral to see the counselor. In many cases, working with the school counselor will not be a substitute for outside mental health care. When that is the case, the counselor can often work in conjunction with community professionals.
Conversations with a counselor are typically confidential with the exception of situations in which the student has authorized the counselor to speak to someone else. In addition, there are a number of special situations which limit confidentiality, including:
- Threat of harm to oneself
- Threat of harm to another
- Any report of abuse or neglect or suspected abuse or neglect
- Reports or indications of behavior which could reasonably put the individual at risk to harm self or others.
- Court orders which compel sending records or appearing in court.
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- Our counselors are frequently involved in the coordination and leadership of other activities within the school. These may include the administration of standardized testing, coordination of student support teams, and working with students on course selection and scheduling.
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- The counselor communicates with parents/guardians to address any concerns they may have regarding their child’s education. The counselor also consults with administrators, teachers, and staff members to ensure a positive educational experience for all students.
Click the buttons below to navigate to your student(s)’s school guidance and counseling page.
Mental Health Services
Our Goal and Mission
To provide comprehensive supportive student services to all students in need, to advocate for our students, faculty/staff and school system. To bridge the gap and connect the dots between school, family and community. We want every student within our system to be Happy, Healthy and Safe.
FPCS Mental Health Referral Form
Faculty and staff can complete this form to refer a student for Mental Health Services at FPCS. The responses will be sent to our Mental Health Coordinator.
Our Goal and Mission
To provide comprehensive supportive student services to all students in need, to advocate for our students, faculty/staff and school system. To bridge the gap and connect the dots between school, family and community. We want every student within our system to be Happy, Healthy and Safe.
FPCS Mental Health Referral Form
Faculty and staff can complete this form to refer a student for Mental Health Services at FPCS. The responses will be sent to our Mental Health Coordinator. Click the button to access the form.
FPCS Mental Health Opt-In Form
In compliance with Alabama law, parents and/or guardians must give written permission (opt-in) for their children to recieve on-going mental health servcies each year. You may choose for your child to receive all, some, or none of the available services. Click on the button below to access the form.