School Counseling
Alison Polish- School Counselor
Carolyn Suranni- Guidance Clerk
Phone: 352- 671-6262 Fax: 352-671-6263
Guidance Services
Welcome to the Guidance Office! Our mission as your child's counselors is to assist you and his/her teachers in facilitating Belleview Santos Elementary's mission statement and goals for each and every student.we are committed to creating a safe, well- rounded learning experience that encourages all students to reach their highest potential and help them to be productive, responsible and compassionate members of society. Our Vision: Providing the tools to achieve infinite possibilities.
We would like to invite you to come in and get to know us and the services we offer and those offered from this office. You may come by school or call during "teacher hours" and make an appointment with us. You don't need to wait until you have a problem or special reason! We hope that, together, we can lay a good foundation for future success and achievement by making your child's years at Belleview Santos Elementary a happy and rewarding learning experience.
Counselors Goal:
- Help children understand themselves and others.
- Help to identify children with special needs.
- Provide crisis intervention.
- Develop plans to prevent academic/behavioral problems from developing.
- Provide Resiliency skill lessons
- Coordinate the efforts of other professionals working for children.
- Promote positive attitudes toward persons of diverse cultural, racial, ability, and socioeconomic background
- Referral of outside community agencies.
- Collaborate with teachers/parents to meet the learning needs of learners.
General Information
As parents, it is your responsibility to assure your child/children have regular, timely attendance. However, if a child is not in his/her classroom by 7:35, he/she must check in at the Front Office before reporting to class. Also, if children are chronically absent, tardy, or picked up early, notices may be sent from the Guidance Office in accordance with Marion County School System policies and FL statutes. Upon your child's return to school, send a hand-written note as to the reason for the absence. If your child was seen by a doctor, please send the doctor's note.
Marion County Counseling Services
MCPS does not endorse any one agency; this list is provided only to inform parents/guardians of counseling service availabilities. Additional resources can be provided through the student’s primary care provider. MCPS is not responsible for the payment of these services. ~An Equal Opportunity School District~ Updated 2/2024
Arnette House 352-622-6135
The Arnette House provides counseling both on and off our main campus to help youth ages 6-17 and their families resolve crisis situations and stay together. This may include opening lines of communication, teaching effective conflict resolution skills, or reducing high-risk behaviors. • Individual and group counseling (Depression, anxiety, self-esteem and identity issues, trauma, family conflict, and more) • Human trafficking screenings • Evidenced-based family counseling for children ages 6-11 • Link families with needed community resources • Children in Need of Services (CINS)/Families in Need of Services (FINS) case management for attendance and behavioral issues
Big Bear Behavioral Health Inc. 1-800-840-2528, ext. 1
Big Bear Behavioral Health clinicians and case managers work diligently to pair clients with a service provider that is best suited to meet their individual needs. Clinicians and case managers travel to see clients for inhome and in-school services. An array of services include, but are not limitedto: • In-home individual counseling/therapy • In-home family counseling/therapy • In-school individual counseling/therapy • Psychiatric evaluations • Medication management and follow-up appointments • Targeted case management for children • Comprehensive assessments that provide a working diagnosis and accurate treatment recommendations
Center for Autism & Related Services (CARD) 352-273-0581 CARD
serves children and adults of all levels of intellectual functioning who have autism, autistic-like disabilities, pervasive developmental disorder, dual sensory impairments (deaf-blindness), or a vision or hearing loss with another disabling condition. We are required by the legislation that created CARD to have documentation of a qualifying diagnosis in order for an individual to receive our services. The diagnosis can be made by a physician, such as a pediatrician, psychiatrist or neurologist, or by a licensed psychologist. In cases where no diagnosis has been made, we encourage parents to call us for information on where they can go for a diagnostic evaluation.
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital 407-370-0111
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is here to be a beacon of help and hope for children, adolescents, and adults suffering from mental health and substance use disorders. The services at our behavioral health hospital in Orlando, FL, help patients gain the skills they need to walk the path to recovery. We use specialized treatments and supportive services to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient programs. All of them feature evidence-based therapies that meet the individual needs of our patients. Inpatient programs include separate programs for children and adolescents. Our Virtual Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program consists of a CBT/DBT based curriculum which can include medication management, parent education, and family sessions if needed.
Charlie Health 407-257-4550
We offer every client enrolled in our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) specialized group, individual therapy, and family therapy based on their unique mental health need and goals. Customized treatment programs and specialized groups based on age, maturity level, life experiences, diagnosis, and more. Everyone deserves to be empowered and loved. • Customized programming for teens and young adults • Immediate availability • Specialized therapy
Children’s Home Society 352-598-2024
We provide the following types of behavioral health care in your community which include services from a Mental Health Professional: • Assessment and Evaluation • Individual, Child and Family Therapy o Family Warm Line
Choices, Chances, Changes 352-622-0062
Choices, Chances, Changes offers a variety of services tailored to individual, family, and agency needs/requirements. We incorporate a brief therapeutic model with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) directed at helping individuals and families succeed in their potential lives and environments. When specialized or longer-term services are needed, we further incorporate CBT, psychoeducational opportunities, and/or more intensive counseling services.
Faithfully Guided Health Center 352-512-0631
Faithfully Guided Health Center offers clinical Christian counseling services. Our therapists are licensed and/or registered with the state of Florida. Our counseling services are unique in that we collaborate with a team of professionals to promote healing through lifestyle interventions that help treat the whole person, sprint, mind and body. Individual counseling services include: • Anger • Fear • Anxiety • Grief • Communication & Boundaries • Identity & Spiritual Development • Coping Skills • Self-Harm • Depression
Families First 813-290-8560, Option #4
Families First of Florida provides the following services for children with mental and/or behavioral challenges: • Psychiatry/medication management for those receiving therapy services • Mental health assessments to include In-depth, Bio-psychosocial, and Brief behavioral • Individual counseling (in-home and office) • Family counseling (in-home and office) o Child parent psychotherapy (specific locations), Parent-child CBT (Lakeland) • Behavioral services (integrated with counseling) • In-home parenting programs
Growing Well Family Behavioral Services 352-465-2444
• Family-focused services • Psychological Evaluations • Individualized therapy for all ages • Behavioral plans for children
Hospice of Marion County 352-873-7400
Childhood specialist are highly trained at recognizing signs and gently drawing out painful feelings in an effort toward healthy resolution of grief. Hospice has two children’s rooms where kids can feel safe in play activities with groups or in private sessions in their very own room. • Individual and Family Counseling • School Counseling – individual and group • heARTStitches • Camp Mariposa
Ignite Community Counseling & Resource Center 352-512-0090
Ignite Community Counseling and Resource Center provides a wide range of Outpatient and In-Home Psychotherapy services to help people of all ages and ethnicities, identify and modify behaviors, learn positive coping mechanisms and find healthy outlets for expressing feelings. Services include, but are not limited to: • Anger • School Issues • Coping Skills • Substance Abuse • Depression • Trauma & PTSD
IMPOWER 321-639-1224
IMPOWER’s Telehealth Program provides mental health and substance abuse services. These services can be done in the school setting or in the privacy of the student/family home. Serving ages 6 years through adulthood. IMPOWER accepts all Medicaid plans and funding is available statewide for individuals that are uninsured/underinsured. IMPOWER’s services include: • Mental Health & Substance abuse counseling • Family therapy • Psychiatric Evaluation • Medication Management
My Life Counsel (352) 209-3513
My Life Counsel offers comprehensive counseling services catering to individuals, couples, marriages, children, teens, and entire families. Our therapeutic approach seamlessly integrates professional expertise, evidence-based research, and the guiding principles of faith, all underscored by a commitment to empathetic care. Our team includes both Licensed Mental Health Counselors and Pastoral Counselors. Please text, email or call to schedule. • Anger • Anxiety • Communication & Boundaries • Coping Skills • Depression • Fear • Grief • Identity & Spiritual Development • Self-Harm • Trauma & PTSD
Ocala Consulting and Prevention 352-622-4488
Ocala Consulting & Prevention provides a wide range of Outpatient Psychotherapy services to help people of all ages to identify and modify behaviors, learn communication skills, develop positive coping mechanisms, find support structures, and seek healthy outlets for expressing feelings. • Anger Management • Substance Abuse • Anxiety • Depression • Family Counseling • Co-Occurring Disorders • PTSD/Trauma/Sexual Abuse
Omega Behavior Analysis, LLC 352-629-1940
Omega Behavior Analysis, LLC provides direct care, in-home, and school services. Services include, but are not limited to: • Behavior interventions for individuals with verbal aggression, physical aggression, and other socially restrictive behaviors • Development and implementation of Behavior Support Plans and Crisis Prevention Plans • Parent-family training • Treatments for behaviors related to Autism, Emotional Behavior disabilities, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities • Replacement behavior strategies
Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Corporation 855 - 832-6727
Teampbs.com Where there IS ABA, there IS PBS! TEAM PBS offers ABA therapy in both home and community settings to fit the needs of our clients. We work with parents and other caregivers to produce quality of life changes that last! What to expect with TEAM PBS as YOUR ABA provider: • A simple application process • Services to all ages • Qualified professional team • Home and community settings (school too if necessary) • Social skills and early intervention (where available) • Behavioral professional development and trainings of caretakers • Parent portal with access to important documents, billing info, and more
Silver River Counseling 352 - 895-5310
Silver River Counseling has spent the last 30 years serving children, teens, individuals, and families to navigate and heal from mental health struggles in a personally empowering way. By establishing collaborative partnerships, our aim is to assist families to enhance and maintain a strong connection. Whether it is anxiety, depression, significant ruptures in the family, emotional struggles, or dysfunctional relationships that dominate daily life; we believe that counseling is the best way to promote and protect lasting connections with your family members when dealing with these struggles. Our clinicians are highly effective and caring licensed professionals that specialize in areas such as: • Trauma • Anger and Oppositional behaviors • Eating disorders • Sexual complexities • Family based issues
All though the use of evidenced based approaches to psychotherapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), The Gottman Method, and Play Therapy. Additional services offered by our clinicians which enhance the safety net for the child and family include intensive sessions, workshops, and school consultations and collaborative parent and teacher training.
SMA Healthcare 352-291-5555
SMA Healthcare offers individual, family, and group/peer therapy for children ages 17 and under. Children receive specialized treatment designed to meet the child’s specific needs from master’s level clinicians. Our compassionate therapists are equipped to provide healing care addressing the following issues or experiences children may be struggling to overcome (not limited to): • Depression • Trauma • Anxiety • Abuse • Family Conflict • Behavioral issues • Anger • Self-esteem
Student Success Psychological Services 352-322-4770
Student Success Psychological Services supports students with anxiety, ADHD, and academic challenges. We work together as a team with students, families, and teachersto promote student successin school, at home, and in life. Our in-person and online servicesinclude: • Psychological testing to identify the emotional, behavioral, and learning needs of students and recommend ways to address them • Individual counseling to help worried students find confidence and calm • Parent management training to improve student behavior and family relationships • Social-emotional skills training to increase student self-regulation skills • Academic intervention to promote reading skills
Substance Use Prevention and Intervention Services
PPG Reconnect- LifeStream Behavioral Center 352-657-9176
LifeStream Behavioral Health is providing a free school based or virtual substance abuse prevention services for youth ages 12-17. PPG Reconnect is a 6-week program with 2 weekly sessions. Students can participate during the school year, school break, as well as while suspended or attending an alternative placement. The program is designed to help youth make healthy personal choices, improve social skills, target anger management, while reducing high-risk behaviors. PPG Reconnect offers: • Individual and group sessions (Value of Good Health; Decision-Making for Health; Risk-Taking and Substance Abuse; Media and Health; Managing Stress/ Anger/ Other Emotions; Family Communications; Healthy Relationships) • Evidenced-based LifeSkills Training (LST) • Pre/post-test to monitor progress • Counselors use Motivational Interviewing and the Performance Based Prevention System • Certificate of successful completion • Link families to local resources for sustainability and improve home dynamic as needed • Issue direct referrals, such as: ELC, SA Residential for youth, clinical therapy, etc.
Tobacco Free Florida 1-877-U-CANNOW
Tobaccofreeflorida.com/quityourway Quitting tobacco isn't easy, finding help should be. Tobacco Free Florida offers free tools and services to help you get started. Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way program includes Phone, Group and Web Quit services available to Floridians in every county