School-Based Supports & Programs
At Main Street Counseling, we believe schools and families thrive when students are supported in every aspect of their wellbeing. Our school-based programs provide targeted interventions for school refusal, crisis situations, and advocacy needs. Each service is designed to bridge the gap between home, school, and therapy—helping students succeed both emotionally and academically.
Our Supports & Programs
School Advocacy & IEP Support
Empowering families and collaborating with schools
Our therapists attend school meetings and advocate alongside parents to ensure students receive the accommodations and services they need.
What’s Included:
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Support during IEP, 504, and student support team meetings
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Expert guidance on accommodations and educational rights
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Direct communication with teachers and administrators
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Collaboration with families to align school and clinical supports
School-Based Mental Health Support & Partnerships
Flexible scheduling | Available school-based, virtual, or in-clinic
Every school and student body is unique. MSC creates custom partnerships to fit the specific needs of your school. We understand the increase of mental health struggles with our youth and are here to support you and your students.
What’s Included:
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Direct student support through 1:1 on-site counseling sessions
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Classroom observations and intervention planning tailored to student needs
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Small group facilitation (self-esteem, emotional regulation, executive functioning, etc.)
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Custom SEL programming — single lessons or year-long curricula designed with schools
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Mental health and suicide risk assessments with family communication and follow-up
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Parent, teacher, and staff trainings on topics like anxiety, school refusal, and resilience
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Ongoing collaboration with school teams to ensure continuity of care
Crisis Intervention Support Program
Flexible scheduling | Available school-based, virtual, or in-clinic
Designed for students in acute emotional distress, this program provides immediate, short-term support to stabilize crises and restore safety and functioning.
What’s Included:
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Immediate intake and risk assessment by a licensed therapist
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Crisis planning with safety strategies and coping skills
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Short-term individual and family therapy
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Parent coaching and school-based support
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Collaboration with teachers and staff for continuity of care
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Progress monitoring and transition planning
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Referrals and resources
School Refusal Program
Structured therapeutic program | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Our School Refusal Program provides a full-day therapeutic structure for students experiencing difficulty attending school. We combine therapy, academic support, and skills-based groups to help students return to the classroom with confidence.
What’s Included:
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Daily parent check-ins and check-outs
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Therapist-led morning groups focused on goal setting and emotional regulation
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Academic support tailored to each student
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Skills-based group sessions targeting executive functioning and social-emotional growth
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Recreational therapy to build resilience and teamwork
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Personalized treatment planning with a licensed therapist as case manager
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Ongoing family sessions, psychiatric evaluations, parent coaching, and school coordination
Learn About Testing
Psychologists at Main Street Counseling conduct personalized and comprehensive assessments that can provide a detailed understanding of a person’s abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Psychological assessments are typically recommended when a person is suspected of having impairments in cognitive, academic, emotional, or behavioral functioning. The battery of assessments provided is tailored to each individual’s concerns and overall goals.