Sugarland ES Mental Health Team
Sugarland Elementary School’s Unified Mental Health Team (UMHT) – comprised of school counselors, psychologist, and 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 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.
UMHT Contact Information
Social Worker: Sorayah Melendez | sorayah.melendez@lcps.org
Counselor (grades 1, 3, 5): Brady Franks | brady.franks@lcps.org
Counselor (grades K, 2, 4): Courtney Anthony | courtney.anthony@lcps.org
Psychologist: Haley Otto | haley.otto@lcps.org
Psychologist: Lataja Allen | lataja.allen@lcps.org
LCPS District Resources
ParentGuidance.org is an online service by licensed therapists that provides trusted and specialized courses, professional support and a safe community for parents to learn how to support their children and get answers to mental health questions.
Crisis Mental Health Resources
24-Hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline - (703) 777-6552
LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Crisis Center
Loudoun County Sheriff's Office/Loudoun Police Department - 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988