Prevention Services for Lindbergh Families!

Dear Lindbergh Community,

Lindbergh is the fortunate beneficiary of the Children’s Service Fund, a grant that provides school-based therapy and prevention services for mental health.

Our students now have access to therapists employed by Youth in Need and prevention and treatment counselors employed by Preferred Family Healthcare. Christy Markham, Kristi Machica and Gina Poeppel are housed in our schools where they will provide individual, small group and classroom support.  They will also coordinate services with outside agencies as necessary. 

In addition to school-based therapy, we have access to additional prevention programs offered by agencies such as National Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, CHADS Coalition for Mental Health, Safe Connections, and Jewish Family and Children’s Services.

This is an exciting opportunity for Lindbergh students to receive the social and emotional support they need in order to become competent and caring graduates.  If you have concerns about specific students and feel they would benefit from these services, please contact your school counselor(s).

If you're interested in further information on the St. Louis County Children's Service Fund, click here  http://keepingkidsfirst.org/.

Thanks,

Tara Sparks, Ed.D.
Director of Assessment and Student Services
Lindbergh Schools
(314) 729-2400 ext. 8644