Counseling In Schools is supporting the emotional and social well-being of New York City school communities.
Counseling In Schools is supporting the emotional and social well-being of New York City school communities.
A Vital Resource
Counseling In Schools embeds staff in schools to create and foster healing-centered relationships. Our mission is to advance the positive impact of education on society by providing dynamic school-based social and emotional learning interventions.
Working with strengths and through communities, our staff joins the journey of children, families, teachers and administrators to reach our full potential.
Throughout the nation’s school districts, the average ratio of students to mental health and counseling professionals is 482:1
Throughout the nation’s school districts, the average ratio of students to mental health and counseling professionals is 482:1The New York City school district is no exception.
The national average ratio of students to individual counseling professionals hired directly by school districts is 482:1
The New York City school district metrics are consistent with this overwhelming responsibility.
Counseling In Schools reaches thousands of children in public schools and homeless shelters in NYC each year.
In the 2020 – 2021 school year, Counseling In Schools provided 125 mental health professionals and youth development specialists to 91 NYC public schools and served 6,750 students – that is a ratio of 54 to 1!
Our staff consists of advanced-level mental health professionals and youth development specialists who possess extensive experience in child and family counseling. Our professionals are qualified to meet the unique needs of each community we serve.
Parents and Families
Services and support for the broad school community
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School Administrators
Partnering to improve outcomes with on-site services and support
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Students
Personalized support in achieving their goals
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School Staff
A more energized and resilient school community
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More than ever, our children need help
Students and school communities are facing difficult challenges every day to build on their strengths in the face of endemic trauma, violence, bullying, discrimination, anxiety, stress or family troubles.
Many children cope with loss, chronic stress and homelessness.
Empowering New York City’s children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally
At Counseling In Schools, we’re a powerful component of the New York City education system. We create programs that equip children, families, teachers, and administrators with the tools and support to address:
- Attendance improvement/dropout prevention
- Violence Prevention
- Burnout mitigation for staff
- Crisis response
- Out-of-school time youth development
- Social and emotional literacy
- Socio-cultural “Trauma”
Partners In Healing
Partners in Healing is a powerful resource center born from our years of experience supporting school personnel and families with the language and tools to be trauma-informed and healing-centered in their relationships with their children.
Our community partners understand the need and support our work promoting the social and emotional growth of children. We are grateful for their support.
Hope, purpose and determination can flourish.
Together, let’s work toward a bright, resilient future for New York City’s children, families and schools.
