Mountlake Terrace High School

Counseling Center News
People often don’t get the mental health services they need because they don’t know where to start.

Talk to your primary care doctor or another health professional about mental health problems. Ask them to connect you with the right mental health services.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help for yourself, your friends, your family, or your students.

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Live Online Chat

If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.

SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727)

Get general information on mental health and locate treatment services in your area. Speak to a live person, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.

For additional Mental Health resources, visit https://www.edmonds.wednet.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=306754&pageId=32137203  

Parenting Resources

• Clothes for Kids- Provides free clothing and school supplies for families in need. 

• Cocoon House- Fosters personal growth and healthy relationships to strengthen and empower at-risk and homeless youth and their families.  Cocoon House helps parents through a free 90-minute phone consultation with a Masters level therapist. Such calls help parents find support and develop an action plan to address the difficult issues they and their teens face.  

• Affordable Internet Access for Students on Free Lunch Program- Need internet to help you get your homework done? Take a look at the information at this link. 

Counselor Assignments

Assigned by student's last name beginning letter

A-D

Allison Hong
425-431-1738
HongA@edmonds.wednet.edu

E-K

Rebecca Brennan
425-431-5665
brennanr@edmonds.wednet.edu

L-Ri

Brad Serka
425-431-5659
SerkaB@edmonds.wednet.edu

Rj-Z

Amy Wiskerchen
425-431-5658
wiskerchena901@edmonds.wednet.edu

Counseling Secretary

Michelle Christensen
425-431-5663
christensenm415@edmonds.wednet.edu

Career Specialist

Barb Brister
425-431-5590
BristerB@edmonds.wednet.edu