Counseling
Contact Information
- Counseling Available Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Phone: (505) 298-6701 ext. 24004
Students can access counseling services by signing in one of two ways:
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On the sign-in sheet posted on the counseling office door.
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By filling out the Counseling Request Form
Resources
- Attendance Works
- Mission Graduate
- Pull Together
- Registration Information
- Suicide Lifeline
- NM Crisis Support and Resources
- LGBTQ+/Suicide Help
- Meditation Station (Sites to help you relieve stress & anxiety)
- Anxiety Explained Video
Crossroads
Over 80% of young people ages 10-18 say that their parents/guardians are the leading influence on their decision to use or not.
It’s never too late to start talking with your teen about the risks of underage drinking and other substance use.
5 Conversation Goals:
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Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse.
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Show that you care about your teen’s health, wellness, and success.
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Show you’re a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs.
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Show you’re paying attention and will discourage risky behaviors.
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Build your teen’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use.
Contact Information
Dr. Luke Arnold
Crossroads Counselor
luke.arnold@aps.edu
Crossroads is a substance use prevention and intervention program for APS students. The program’s services are delivered by a group of licensed school counselors with training and experience in the field of substance use. This program has been operating in many high schools and middle schools within Albuquerque Public Schools since 1995.
Social Work
Contact Information
- Lewis Monette
School Social Worker
Monette@aps.edu Phone: ex: 23829
YDI
The YDI Dream Big Program is a city funded program offered only at Kennedy Middle School. We provide individual and group therapy at school as well as case management support services for participants and their families.
Our focus is on students struggling with behaviors at school or home, substance use, mood related problems, coping with stress and peer pressure, and many other issues teens face. Any student is able to participate and all our services are free!
Contact Information
Please call Varen Brown at (505) 203-3911 for more information about our services or to make a referral for your student! We are also available onsite Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM