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Social/Emotional Concerns

The Social Work Department at Hinsdale South concentrates primarily on the social and emotional development of our students.

We can provide individual and group Counseling on a short-term basis.

We understand that you may sometimes need help weathering the storm. The following documents in the Managing a Crisis Libarary below will provide more information about the types of services we provide.

Managing a Crisis

The Hinsdale South Social Workers act as the student advocates, as liaisons for The Social Work Department at Hinsdale South concentrates primarily on the social and emotional development of our students. We can provide individual and group Counseling on a short-term basis. We understand that you may sometimes need help weathering the storm. The following links provide more information about the types of services we provide. the community services, and as a resources for parents and the school staff. The following are some of the common teen issues in a social work referral.

	Depression/Suicidal ideation
	Eating Disorders
	Grief (Death or Chronic illness)
	Gay/Lesbian Issues
	Abuse/Neglect (Child Abuse Hotline: 1(800) 25-ABUSE
	Loss (Divorce or breakup of relationship)
	Anger Management
	Drug/Alcohol Concerns
	Teen Pregnancy
	Parent/Child Conflict
	Substance Abuse
	Stress
	Attendance Problems
	Teacher/Student Conflict
	Behavior Management
	Behavior Changes
	Alienation
	Drop in Grades
	Loneliness
	Trauma
	Crisis Situations

Most of the social work referrals result in short-term counseling,
sometimes resulting in referrals to outside agencies for more specialized treatment.

Prevention

There are numerous prevention programs at Hinsdale South High School. Not all are organized through the Social Work Office. Organizations like Operation Snowball, Students Against Violence Everywhere (S.A.V.E), and Peer Leadership Network (PLN), aim to keep healthy kids healthy. These are among the many prevention based clubs that stress leadership, decision making, communication, and assertiveness.

During each student's freshman year, they have the opportunity to meet someone from the social work office. They will participate in a presentation on depression, making them aware of the symptoms, and how to seek help.

The school social workers at Hinsdale South are involved in several of the prevention based activities, in addition to other awareness campaigns within the school.

For more information on any of the prevention based programs, feel free to call the the Social Work office.

We try our best to work, with the school, family, student, and community,to provide for the social and emotional well being of all students.

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact us.

Click here for staff concerns after school hours.

We highly respect your confidentiality