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School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals who provide services to students related to social, emotional, or behavioral concerns. School Social Workers can be a link between the school, home, and community by providing both direct and indirect services to students, families, and school staff. Please feel free to contact Amherst Social Workers Jill Maiorca at 440-988-1645 or Katie Krichbaum at 440-988-1352.

Please complete the form below if you need emergency food for your family.

Emergency Food Form

Possible Roles of a School Social Worker

  • Provide supportive services to students individually or in a group to reduce stress, build skills, and improve educational success

  • Connect students or families with community mental health services

  • Link students or families with community resources for basic needs (food, clothing, housing, etc.)

  • Participate in school team meetings

  • Provide staff support and consultation regarding student mental health concerns, behavior issues, school violence, substance use, or other issues.

  • Crisis intervention

Family Support

Amherst School District Social Workers are here to help you and your family in a variety of ways including: linking to community resources, connecting with food resources/school supplies, assisting with mental health services, and other student/family support.

Please fill out the form below if you would like one of our licensed social workers to follow up with you and your family. If this is an emergency, please call 911 or go to your closest emergency room.

Family Outreach Form

Meet Our Social Workers

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