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WES Counseling Page
Mission Statement
Supporting the social and emotional growth of all WES students so they can get to work on learning!
Counselors’ Corner
As the weather cools, some families may have concerns about meeting their heating needs this winter. Know that there is help. Below are some names and phone numbers for programs and organizations that provide heating assistance. Some of these are on a first come, first served basis so it’s in your best interest to get started soon. Feel free to contact your School Counselor with questions or if you would like some help. Neera Harmon (nharmon@wiscassetschools.org)
LIHEAP (Low-income home KVCAP 800-542-8227
energy assistance program)
Community Energy Fund 563-3883
MMCA (Midcoast Maine 800-221-2221
Community Action)
Salvation Army Wiscasset/ 882-7184
St. Phillips Church
Wiscasset General 882-8200 x 103 Assistance
What is a School Counselor?
A school counselor is the person in your child’s school who explicitly supports the social/emotional, career, and academic growth of all students.
How do they do this?
The school counselor sees ALL students in the building as their responsibility. To meet the needs of the entire student body, the school counselor offers:
-- lessons in all grades. Topics often include problem-solving, conflict resolution skills, career and safety lessons among others depending on the grade level.
-- groups. Topics may include friendship and social skills, grief, family changes, and/or self-esteem based on the needs of the student body.
--individual support. Students needing private support may meet with the counselor for a short period of time. If the issue appears to be a longer-term issue, the school counselor will discuss with the parents/guardians other options for longer-term support in or out of the school building.
Who We Are
Neera Harmon
This will be my 5th year at the Wiscasset Elementary School, and my 14th as a School Counselor. I spent many years in the non-profit sector before realizing my passion as an advocate and teacher of children. I truly enjoy working with parents, teachers, the community, staff, and best of all, the funny, interesting and loving students of WES.
When not at school, I enjoy time with my daughter and husband living on our lake in Bath, gardening, running, swimming, cross country-skiing, traveling, fostering puppies and reading.
Resources
Parents:
Why Elementary School Counselors?
Ten Tips for Your Child’s Success in School
NAMI Maine: Parent support groups for caregivers/parents of children with a mental illness; classes; resources library. https://www.namimaine.org/
Healthy Kids: Parenting classes, support groups. https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/
Kids:
Statement of Confidentiality
To respect the rights and relationships of students and parents, information shared with us will remain confidential with the exception of student safety, if required by law, or if given permission by the child and/or parent