School Social Workers are masters-level mental health professionals who provide free, confidential services in a school-based setting.  Services are geared toward helping students with behavioral/social/emotional needs to overcome challenges in order to succeed in school.

Akron's School Social Workers may be able to help with any of the following:

• Linkages to community resources
• Attendance issues
• In-school group and individual counseling
• Identifying and addressing barriers to classroom success/learning
• Crisis de-escalation