Sechrist Elementary School

Counseling at Sechrist Elementary School

Welcome to the Sechrist Counseling Program! Our goal is to support the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students by creating a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive.

Meet Our Counselor

Sarah Talbot| School Counselor
 

Mission Statement

To enable ALL students to acquire the academic, career, and personal/social competencies necessary to become lifelong learners, healthy decision makers and responsible contributors to our community.

Services Offered

The Sechrist counseling program provides a wide variety of services designed to meet the diverse needs of students. These include, but are not limited to:

• Individual Counseling – Personal support for students navigating challenges or concerns

• Group Counseling – Small group sessions focused on shared topics such as friendship, grief, or self-regulation

• Classroom Guidance Lessons – Regular lessons focused on social-emotional learning, career awareness, and personal development

• Referral Services – Connecting families with school-based and community resources when additional support is needed

At Sechrist, we are committed to helping every student feel supported, confident, and prepared for success—both in school and in life.

Access to Mental Health Services

Flagstaff Unified School District partners with local agencies to help students access behavioral and mental health services. Through Jake’s Law, passed by the Arizona Legislature in 2020, uninsured and underinsured students can receive behavioral health support when referred by a school — this process is known as a school-based referral.

Local Mental Health Service Providers

FUSD collaborates with the following providers through the Community Mental Health Block Grant:

• The Guidance Center
  Phone: (928) 527-1899

• Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
  Phone: (928) 779-4550
   

Referral Resources

• Community Mental Health Block Grant Information

• Consent for Referral to Behavioral Health Services – English

• Consent for Referral to Behavioral Health Services – Spanish

• The Guidance Center Member Referral Form

• FUSD Policy JLDAB – Referral to Behavioral Health Services

If you have questions about mental health referrals or need assistance, please contact your school counselor or front office staff. We are here to help connect students and families with the support they need.