Accessing Support
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Preferred Family Health: 314-729-7050
St. Louis Counseling: 314-544-3800
Online Resources:
Unicef: How Teenagers Can Protect Their Mental Health During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
18percent Coronavirus Mental Health Resources
St. Louis County Resources (including help with food, utilities, rent, and mental health)
Special School District’s Family Resource PageIf you need support and cannot wait, please use one of the crisis numbers below:
Youth Connection Helpline: Call (314) 819-8802 or text BHEARD to 31658
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Child Abuse and Neglect: 800-392-3738
For emergencies, please call 911
Counseling and Social Work Services
While conducting school virtually, WGHS school counselors and social workers will continue to support the academic, social and emotional, and post-secondary planning needs of our students. Our office hours are from 8:30-9:30am daily (for immediate attention) but we are available by phone or email throughout regular school hours. Please see our contact information below and reach out with any questions or needs you may have. Students can also request assistance by completing this form and their counselor will follow up with them.
Additionally, there are a number of outside agencies and organizations available to provide support to young people and their families during this difficult time. Below is a list of resources available to you and your family.
Virtual Counseling: Parents or guardians should call the numbers below to set up services.
CHADS Coalition: 314-952-8274
College & Career Counselors
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Karen Verstraete
(Department Chair)
(Last Names A-K)
Phone: 314.963.6400
Ext: 11909
verstraete.karen@wgmail.org
Jennedy Lombard
(Last Names L-Z)
Phone: 314.963.6400
Ext: 11915
lombard.jennedy@wgmail.org
School Counselors
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Alexandra King
(Last Names A-E)
Phone: 314.963.6400
Ext: 11916
king.alexandra@wgmail.org
Ken Winingham
(Last Names F-K)
Phone: 314.963.6400
Ext: 11914
winingham.ken@wgmail.org
Cassie Aschinger
(Last Names L-R)
Phone: 314.963.6400
Ext: 11912
aschinger.cassie@wgmail.org
Simone Cunningham
(Last Names S-Z)
Phone: 314.963.6400
Ext: 11913
cunningham.simone@wgmail.org
Social Workers
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Anne Gibbs
Social Worker
314-527-4753
gibbs.anne@wgmail.org
Ann Marie Guntli
SSD Social Worker
314-384-9723
guntli.ann@wgmail.org