Mental Health Support
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How to Refer
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For StudentsCLICK the button below to complete a self-referral form and the social worker will contact you to schedule an appointment.
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For GuardiansCLICK the referral form button below to send the social workers a referral for a student you care about.
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For StaffCLICK the referral form button below to send the social workers a referral for a student you care about.
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WHO We are and what we do
NUAMES School Social Work Services
Welcome to the NUAMES School Social Work Services page! We are happy you are here!
On this page are links to request social work services as well as access resources at NUAMES and in the community. The resources on this page will be updated regularly.
Please feel free to reach out to NUAMES Licensed School Social Workers; Stephanie Grotzky, LCSW (Davis Campus) or Angela Ito, CSW (North Campus) with questions or if you or your student needs support.
What is a School Social Worker?
School Social Workers (SSW's) are a vital part of the educational team, working together with educational administrators, teachers, counselors, psychologists, nurses, speech and language pathologists and other staff. Their unique graduate level training in social work enables them to understand and interpret the influences of the school, home, and community on children. School Social Workers identify factors that can make school a more successful experience for students.
What do School Social Workers Do?
School social workers help STUDENTS:
Achieve maximum benefit from their educational opportunities
Understand themselves and others
Cope with stress
Develop decision making skills
School social workers help PARENTS:
Participate effectively in their children’s education
Understand and meet their children’s social and emotional needs
Understand programs available to students with special needs
Utilize school and community resources effectively
School social workers help SCHOOLS:
Understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) that affect students
Abilities to make maximum use of their school experience
Utilize their resources in meeting the educational, social, and emotional needs of students
Promote a safe school environment
School Social Workers help COMMUNITIES:
Understand school policies, programs, and practice
Minimize those environmental factors which inhibit learning
Develop resources to adequately meet the needs of students and families
Welcome to the NUAMES School Social Work Services page! We are happy you are here!
On this page are links to request social work services as well as access resources at NUAMES and in the community. The resources on this page will be updated regularly.
Please feel free to reach out to NUAMES Licensed School Social Workers; Stephanie Grotzky, LCSW (Davis Campus) or Angela Ito, CSW (North Campus) with questions or if you or your student needs support.
What is a School Social Worker?
School Social Workers (SSW's) are a vital part of the educational team, working together with educational administrators, teachers, counselors, psychologists, nurses, speech and language pathologists and other staff. Their unique graduate level training in social work enables them to understand and interpret the influences of the school, home, and community on children. School Social Workers identify factors that can make school a more successful experience for students.
What do School Social Workers Do?
School social workers help STUDENTS:
Achieve maximum benefit from their educational opportunities
Understand themselves and others
Cope with stress
Develop decision making skills
School social workers help PARENTS:
Participate effectively in their children’s education
Understand and meet their children’s social and emotional needs
Understand programs available to students with special needs
Utilize school and community resources effectively
School social workers help SCHOOLS:
Understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) that affect students
Abilities to make maximum use of their school experience
Utilize their resources in meeting the educational, social, and emotional needs of students
Promote a safe school environment
School Social Workers help COMMUNITIES:
Understand school policies, programs, and practice
Minimize those environmental factors which inhibit learning
Develop resources to adequately meet the needs of students and families