HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOL SOCIAL WOREKRS - are licensed mental health professionals who serve as a vital connection between home, school, and the community. With specialized training in trauma-informed care and degrees from universities accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, our school social workers provide essential support to students, families, and staff. They work to remove barriers to learning through prevention, early intervention, and responsive services—helping ALL students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. School social workers are here to help the whole student and the whole school, ensuring that student and school safety is always a priority.
FOUR FOCUS AREAS:
Academics: School social workers help students come to school, do their best, and stay on track to graduate. We create opportunities and help remove barriers, so all students have the best possible chance to succeed. We also connect students and families to school, district, and community resources that can help with academic challenges and overall success.
Mental Health: School social workers help students with their mental health by creating safe, supportive spaces. We work to prevent problems, support students during tough times, and help in a crisis. We do this by providing individual and group mental health counseling, regular check-ins, and connecting students and families to outside resources when needed. We’re a resource for families too—here to help with questions, challenges, or anything that supports your student’s success.
Social Emotional: School social workers use proven strategies to help students build confidence, manage emotions, and grow healthy relationships. We understand that every student is unique and work to support each one’s personal and social development.
School Climate: School social workers help make sure schools are safe, welcoming places for everyone. We support positive behavior, work to prevent bullying, and collaborate with the whole school to help all students and staff feel supported. We also provide trainings to school staff and families on topics like restorative practices, behavior support, mental health, and more to promote a positive school environment.
*If your student is in need of individual or group mental health counseling, support with behavior or social-emotional well-being, or help connecting to school or community resources, please contact your school and ask to speak with the school social worker.
School social workers are here to support students and families every step of the way.
