Mental Health Services

Valerie Weck

Valerie Weck  | 
Clinical Psychologist
(618) 544-5837 ⨯ 102

Amber Ramsey

Amber Ramsey  | 
Licensed Professional Counselor
(618) 544-5837 ⨯ 105

Mandy Cooley

Mandy Cooley  | 
RHS School Counselor
(618) 544-9510 ⨯ 106

Mary Ann Kidwell

Mary Ann Kidwell  | 
RHS Student Advisor
(618) 544-9510 ⨯ 110

 

Amber Wellum

Amber Wellum  | 
NMS School Counselor
(618) 544-8618 ⨯ 104

Megan Gilmore

Megan Gilmore  | 
LGS School Counselor
(618) 544-3315

Norie Stephens-Bilyew

Norie Stephens-Bilyew  | 
WES School Counselor
(618) 544-2233

Mental Health Services Documents

SAFE2HELP Illinois

Safe2Help Illinois is a 24/7 program with resources and information on important emotional and mental health topics. Students can use the Safe2Help free app, text/phone, website and other social media platforms to report issues in a confidential environment.

Phone: (844) 4-SAFEIL
Text: SAFE2 (72332
Website: safe2helpil.com
SAFE 2 HELP Illinois

Calling 911


911 Phone

FOR IMMINENT SITUATIONS: CALL 911

An immediate danger to the safety of the student or community. Call 911 immediately.
Examples: Active threats, severe self-harm risk, or violence

 Helpful Tips for Calling 911

Follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth and effective 911 call:

  • Listen to the Dispatcher: They’re trained to guide you.
  • Stay on the Line: Don’t hang up until they say it’s okay.
  • Answer Questions: The questions are for your safety, the public’s, and the responders’.
  • Help Is on the Way: Dispatchers may ask questions while units are already being sent, don’t assume delays.
  • How It Works: Information is entered into a computer and sent to the appropriate responders.

Key Takeaway

Use 911 wisely, reserve it for true emergencies to keep lines open for those in immediate need.

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988 Suicide Crisis LifelineThe Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

Phone/Text: 988
Website: 988lifeline.org

Suicide Prevention

 

If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help or if you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide, tell someone who can help right away.