Our school counselors are able to provide individual and group counseling sessions for students regarding their relationships with other students, parents and teachers. If you have concerns, please contact your student's school counselor (Ms. Lawrence: last names A-L / Mr. Marlin: last names M-Z).

If necessary, students are referred to outside resources. There are many services for students and parents in and/or around the Waseca area. Listed below are a few of these services:

Local Resources for Families

Grief Resources

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Waseca County Sexual Assault: 507-835-2464
Violence Intervention Project: 507-835-5389, 800-579-5669

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING
Area Learning Center: 507-835-5588

PARENT SUPPORT AND INFORMATION
Parent Communication Network: 507-835-5628
Exchange Club Center: 507-455-1190, 800-642-0089

FAMILY HEALTH
Children’s Health Plan: 507-835-8240
Planned Parenthood Mankato: 507-387-5581
Planned Parenthood Owatonna: 507-451-0184

FAMILY HEALTH, ALCOHOL & DRUG REHABILITATION
Catholic Charities: 507-455-2008
Family Focus: 507-835-1257
Lutheran Social Services: 507-835-4301
South Central Human Relations 507-451-2630

JOB TRAINING
Minnesota Valley Action Council: 507-835-8240
(MVAC) Workforce Center

There are also many websites that may help you learn about and understand many mental health issues. Below are a few resources that may help you.

GENERAL INFORMATION

An American Psychological Association site that offers tips and advice regarding many mental health issues.

Child Mind Institute provides resources for families regarding a variety of mental health issues.

ANGER/STRESS MANAGEMENT

General overview about controlling anger before it controls you.

ATTENTION DEFICIT

Basic information regarding the disability of attention deficit.

EATING DISORDERS

What are the eating disorders anorexia and/or bulimia?

GRIEF AND LOSS

General information about "What is bereavement" and "What is grief?"

CHEMICAL USE / ABUSE

Straight facts about drugs and alcohol.

DEPRESSION

An interesting sight titled "Wing of Madness-A Depression Guide."

Waseca Junior/Senior High School