Guidance/Counseling Services

Guidance Services

The Elkhorn Public School district has school counselors available at each building. Although the district does not provide direct mental-health/community counseling services, school counselors can assist families by providing information regarding local access to services of this type. The Elkhorn Public School District contracts with Arbor Family Counseling Associates to provide limited use services upon request from students and families. More information about the district’s arrangement with Arbor Family Counseling is given below.

Elkhorn Public School District School Counselors

Elkhorn High School--289-1675
Jeanne Hightower, Steve Patras, Desiree Merrihew, Meggan Roeder

Elkhorn Middle School --289-2428
Deb Wesch

Elkhorn Ridge Middle School --334-9302
Stella Sideris

Services Available through Arbor Family Counseling

Arbor Family Counseling Associates
11605 Arbor Street
Omaha, NE 68144
402-330-0960
www.arborfamilycounseling.com

Elkhorn Public Schools has a contract* with Arbor Family Counseling for a Student Assistance Program. The following information is a brief outline of services offered:

• Students may receive two initial consults at no charge.
• Payment for any subsequent services is then negotiated directly between families and Arbor.

(*There are many counseling services in the Metro area available; however, Arbor is the only one contracted with Elkhorn Public Schools to provide initial consultations at no charge.)

Student Assistance is a Powerful Solution!

Elkhorn Schools have identified the student assistance services by Arbor Family Counseling as a welcomed solution when faced with a variety of issues.

Parents are invited to contact Arbor when concerned about their children, and especially when concerned about their family's well being. Concerns such as school behavior problems, stress, depression, bullying, self-esteem, drug and alcohol concerns, ADD, ADHD, grief, family conflict, communication problems, eating disorders, and self-destructive behaviors are only a sampling of what can affect kids, teens and their families.

24-hour availability:  Arbor’s counselors are available 24 hours a day to set an appointment or inquire about a referral to a variety of professional services; including legal, financial, child care or medical.

Free Phone Consultations—Arbor can help you immediately with your concerns. This service is especially helpful when a crisis occurs.

Free Assessments and Short-Term Counseling—You are invited to complete a free face-to-face assessment. Arbor Families’ counselors are able to help you address any personal issue. These assessments can be scheduled at your convenience within 48 hours if necessary.