WHO IS THE WHS SOCIAL WORKER?

WHO: Mr. Perley

EDUCATION: B.A. Bates College, M.Ed. University of Southern Maine

WHERE: Office #203 in the Guidance area

CONTACT: email: dperley@wocsd.org | phone: 207 646-701 Ext. 2203

HOW CAN THE SOCIAL WORKER HELP?

The school social worker will commonly assist with issues related to

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Mental Health Concerns
• Family Dynamics
• Trauma
• Loss
• Substance Use
• Self-Harm/Self-Injury
• Peer Relationships
• Teacher/Staff Relationships
• Academic Challenges
• Prioritization
• Decision Making
• Advocacy
• Mediation
• Self-Advocacy
• Goal Setting
• Identity
• Referral to local service providers

Most often this assistance comes in the form of 1:1 meetings. However, small groups, family meetings and home visits are also an option.CONFIDENTIALITY is essential. The school social worker will respect your privacy related to communication with others (i.e. peers, staff, family members). If you are a student who receives counseling support outside of school, communication with this person may only occur with a signed RELEASE OF INFORMATION FORM in place. The only exception to this confidentiality standard is communication that includes imminent risk of harm to yourself or others (i.e. self-harm and/or suicide, credible threats of harm to another or high-risk substance use behavior that represents a significant personal safety risk).

PLEASE STOP BY OR REQUEST CONTACT VIA EMAIL (dperley@wocsd.org)!