Counseling Services

Kelly Morrison- School Counselor 

Andrew Beckmann - Mental Health Practitioner

Kaila Gaitan- Family Resource Center Director 

What support services are available at Goldsmith Elementary?

·         Family Resource Center (FRC)

·         Mentoring

·         Clothes Closet

·         Exceptional Child Education (ECE) Services

·         Culture and Climate Team

·         Student Assistance Teams (SAT)

·         Tutoring

·         Counseling Provided by Community Organization

·         English as a Second Language (ESL) 

·         Guest Speakers

·         Advance Program

·         Advisor/Advisee

What specific services are available through my child's counselor?

·         Peer Mediation

·         Classroom Guidance

·         Individual Counseling

·         Group Counseling

·         Test Result Interpretation

·         Character Education

·         Transition Services

·         Conflict Resolution

·         Referrals to Outside Agencies

·         Advance Program Testing

·         Parent Nights

·         Anger Management Counseling

·         Academic Counseling

·         Testing Information

What is the best way for my child to talk with his or her counselor?

The best way is for students to make an appointment with clerical staff and the counselor through the Counseling Office. If it is an emergency, the student should contact a teacher or the general office staff immediately and let them know of his or her need to see the counselor.

What else can I learn about the services and programs offered by JCPS?

Visit the JCPS Web site, which has information on a variety of JCPS programs and departments 

JCPS CARE Hotline to Start on Monday

313-CARE line open 3-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday

October 15, 2020 – Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) will restart its CARE line next week to help connect families with needed resources and services, with a specific focus on counseling and mental health supports. 

Starting Monday, families can call 313-CARE (2273) for counseling assistance and referrals for emotional, behavioral and mental health needs as well as referrals for basic needs such as food, clothing and utilities. 

The CARE line, through our Academic Support Programs Department, will be operated by retired school counselors with years of experience in school-based counseling support.  Operators will be able to offer assistance, resources and referrals for:

• Emotional/ behavioral/ mental health

• Basic needs, including food, utilities and clothing

• Domestic violence

• Drug and alcohol addiction support

• Unemployment

• Homelessness

The line will be open from 3 - 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and will run through Jan. 26, 2021.  The operating hours will give families the opportunity to contact a school counselor and receive assistance with referrals and connections to school-based counseling services after regular business hours.