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Hillside's Unified Mental Health Team
Hillside Elementary School’s Unified Mental Health Team (UMHT) – comprised of school counselors, a psychologist, and a social worker – offers mental health services and supports to enhance student social, emotional, and behavioral growth. This team of school-based mental health professionals works with students, families, school staff, and outside providers to promote a positive school environment that supports student success and their ability to cope with challenges through direct (e.g., classroom curriculum, group counseling and individual counseling) and indirect (e.g., collaborating or consulting with staff, families or communities) methods.
Click the names/links below to contact team members.
School-based Mental Health Team at Hillside Elementary
Summer Cali, School Counselor
Email Mrs. Cali
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Lisa Wiernik, School Counselor
Email Ms. Wiernik
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Kristi Hockensmith, School Psychologist
Email Dr. Hockensmith
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Kristy Buckley, Academic Dean
Email Mrs. Buckley
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Victoria McMahon, School Social Worker
Email Ms. McMahon
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LCPS District Resources
24-Hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline - (703) 777-6552
LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Crisis Center
LCSO/LPD - 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988
