Family & Student Support Services

The UCISD Family & Student Counselors provide support and services for students and their families, creating a true connection between home life, school life, and community life. The FSSC’s are Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Professional Counselor-Associates, or Social Workers, licensed by their respective state boards. They offer brief, short-term counseling on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, as determined by exhibited need, during non-academic time.

The Family & Student Counselors are knowledgeable regarding available community resources and can connect families with organizations that may benefit those with specific needs. The FSSC also provides families with information from the district, community agencies, city and state institutions, and any other organizations that might benefit those with specific needs. Family & Student Counselors help students and families reach maximum educational benefits and assist those who are experiencing emotional challenges.

Resources

Student-Centered Support

Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) partnership - a division of the UT Health System, will allow for any student who does not have access to counseling or psychiatric services to receive these services via their iPad, phone, computer, etc.

Rithm App - This app will give students a daily check-in tool on their school iPad, allowing them to reflect on how they are feeling. Based on their answers, each student will have access to short activities or videos to get them ready to learn. The Rithm App allows campus leaders to get a unique pulse on campus culture and climate.

Communities in Schools - A partnership with Communities in Schools (CIS) will allow for additional behavioral health support for UCISD students. CIS staff will be embedded on campuses throughout the district.

Tiered Systems of Student Support

Uvalde CISD offers a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to integrate levels of academic and behavior support for the promotion of student success. The ultimate goal of an MTSS framework is to provide high-quality instruction and the specific support each student needs to be successful at school. For additional information on UCISDs MTSS model, please contact your child's school counselor.

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Social & Emotional Support

Family Resources

Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas
Coalition to Support Grieving Students Get Parenting Tips
HHSC COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line
Important Information on E-Cigarettes
Mckinney-Vento Homeless Education Program
Mental Health America
Mental Health First Aid Mental Health Texas
National Suicide Prevention Hotline National Human Trafficking Hotline
New York Life
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin.
TEA COVID-19 Mental & Behavioral Health Grief & Trauma

Recovery Library

Psychological Impacts of Mass Violence Tragedies

Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After Mass Violence Tragedies

Talking to Children About Mass Violence Tragedies

Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief

Helping School-Aged Children with Traumatic Grief

After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal

McKinney Vento-Homeless Education Program

The McKinney-Vento Program (MVP ) assists children and youth in transition lacking a fixed, adequate, or regular housing situation. If a student and his or her family are currently residing in a shelter, motel, vehicle, campground, streets, abandoned building, or doubled-up with family or friends due to hardship, he or she may qualify for program assistance.

Please click the link below for more information on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program.

Mckinney-Vento Homeless Education Program

Niki Henderson, Director of Recovery Services

Nichole Henderson, M.Ed., LPC
Director of Recovery Services
830-278-6655 Ext. 5510

Support Counselors

Barbara Chase, M.S., LPC
Family Support Counselor
830-278-6655 Ext. 5418

Katie Hughes, MSW, LCSW
Family Support Counselor
830-278-6655 Ext. 5120

Leslie Munoz, MEd, LPC
Family Support Counselor
830-278-6655 Ext. 5227

Bianca Perez, LMSW
Social Worker
830-278-6655 Ext. 5423

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