The Lincoln Center (TLC) serves students in various school districts throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area by placing mental health professionals in public school districts.
These professionals, including mental health counselors, behavior specialists, crisis intervention counselors, and school psychologists, provide in-school services to students facing anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, and/or the effects of emotional and psychological distress.
TLC staff adopt a diverse range of duties and adapt their responsibilities to meet the needs of the school district. Counseling sessions can be held individually or in groups and aim to provide a supportive environment for students to improve their socioemotional well-being and cope with a wide range of issues such as such as family conflict, loss, stress, relationship issues, and bullying.
TLC staff can conduct family counseling in relation to students’ mental health challenges or familial situations and trauma-informed and crisis counseling to at-risk students, which encompasses both counseling related to distressful incidents and de-escalating agitated students. Staff also work with special education students to fulfill the counseling requirements on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
TLC staff support students and families by coordinating services with school staff and community agencies. They serve on Student Assistance Program (SAP) teams, offering screenings and acting as liaisons. They also create prevention programs for substance abuse and help students transition back to school after hospitalization. Their expertise aids in developing mental health curricula and crisis response plans.
Staff prioritize community involvement, working with parents and groups to reduce substance abuse. They organize forums that connect families with resources and simplify referrals to out-of-school programs.
