Mental Health Resources
Ava School Counselors
For any inquiries regarding this Resource Guide or for additional support, please contact one of the Ava R-I school counselors-
- High School - Kati Burkdoll, Ed.S / kburkdoll@avabears.net / 683-5747
- Middle School - Brooke Melton, Ed.S / bmelton@avabears.net / 683-3835
Elem School - Cara Roberts, Ed. S, PLPC / croberts@avabears.net / 683-5450
Ava Student Wellness Resource Guide
This resource guide is provided to help students and families find mental health and other wellness resources in our local area. Ava Schools doesn’t recommend one service provider over another. Please research and select one that best fits your specific needs.
Local Counselors
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*We have several grants and funds available to help students receive counseling - please reach out if you need assistance.
Hotlines & Websites
See links or contact school counselors for a more comprehensive list of mental health websites, apps, and hotlines.
- Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine - resources
- National Institute of Mental Health - resources
- National Suicide Hotline: Call or Text 988
- Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline: 1-800-392-3738 or online
- Courage to Report Missouri: Anonymous school violence tipline - report online or call 1-866-748-7047
- Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733
- National Alliance on Mental Health MO: Text NAMI to 741-741
- National Runaway Safe Line: 1-800-RUNAWAY
- National Center for Missing or Exploited Children: 1-800-843-5678
- The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678-678 (Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24)
* Stop Bullying.gov: Text CONNECT to 741741
Area Counseling Resources
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Hospitals, Residential, & Substance Abuse Treatment
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