MCHS has one licensed mental health professional on staff in addition to 2 mental health providers from Four Rivers Behavioral Health and 2 mental health providers from Mountain Comprehensive Care to provide services to our students during the school day.  Services provided include crisis intervention, risk assessment, individual counseling, group counseling and family counseling.  If you are a parent who has concerns about your child's mental health or would like to set up counseling services, please contact one of our mental health counselors for assistance.  Students may also reach out to a counselor directly. Our mental health counselors and their contact information are listed below:

Laurrelle Couch Extension 2132 Email Laurrelle Couch

Trauma Resource
Due to events over the past few years, trauma is prevalent in our lives.  The link below has multiple resources available to anyone who cares for children and teens in any sort of capacity.

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network - resources for familys and caregivers

Teen Issues
High school can be a very trying time for both students and their parents. Here are some on-line resources that may be helpful to your family.

• American Association of Suicidology – data, resources and links

• by parents for parents – parenting resources for parents of teens

• Maine Teen Suicide Prevention – resources and information for teens

• Teens Health – provides accurate, up-to-date health information that’s free of “doctor speak”

• Teens with Problems – solutions and guidelines on how to deal with an adolescent who is having severe problems

• Warning Signs of Abusive Relationships

Crisis Resources

Drug/Alcohol Resources
Unfortunately, drug/alcohol use and abuse is on the rise for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  Here are some on-line resources that may be helpful for your family.

• Four Rivers Behavioral Health – local agency providing comprehensive, integrated mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services to promote the health and quality of life for consumers – main office located in Paducah, KY

• Bullying and Substance Abuse: Who It Affects and Why - Bullying can lead to physical violence, mental health problems and other life difficulties. It’s also a risk factor for substance abuse.

• Guide for Parents of Addicted Teens - 90 percent of people with addiction began using alcohol or other drugs before turning 18.

• Alcohol & Teens – information about teen alcohol abuse causes, symptoms, signs & risk factors

• The Cool Spot – young teen’s place for information on alcohol and resisting peer pressure

• Educate Before You Medicate – National Council on Patient Info & Education website

• Keep Rx Safe – information about prescription medications

• Parents.  The Anti-Drug – sponsored by The National Youth Anti-Drug Campaign

• Pill Identification Tool – identify a pill you don’t recognize, sponsored by WebMD

• Promoting Wise Use of OTC Medications – information on how to use medications safely

• Office of Diversion Control – U.S. Dept of Justice: Drug Enforcement Administration website

• Teens & Alcohol – another location about teen alcohol use with tips for parents

Job Corps
Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find an dkeep a good job.  For eligible young people at least 16 years of age that qualify as low income, Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life.  If you or someone you know is interested in joining Job Corps, call 1-800-733-5627 where an operator will provide you with general information about Job corps, refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where you live, and mail you an information packet.