Cheney Public Schools

Windsor School Counseling Model

Mission Statement

The Windsor Elementary School Counseling Program fosters a safe, caring, and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued, supported, and connected. In collaboration with students, families, staff, administrators, and community partners, the school counseling program provides developmentally appropriate classroom instruction, individual and small-group counseling, responsive services, and schoolwide support. Through these experiences, students develop the academic, social-emotional, and self-advocacy skills they need to recognize their strengths, navigate challenges, build meaningful relationships, and experience success in school and beyond. 

Vision Statement

Students will leave Windsor Elementary knowing they are capable, valued, and equipped with the academic, social-emotional, and self-advocacy skills needed to continue growing and learning. They will recognize their individual strengths, approach challenges with confidence and curiosity, build positive relationships, and be prepared to pursue future educational, career, and community opportunities.

Belief Statements

• Every student is unique, has inherent dignity and worth, and possesses strengths and potential.
• All students are capable of growth, learning, and success when provided with appropriate opportunities and support.
• Every student deserves to feel safe, valued, connected, and a sense of belonging at school.
• All students should have equitable access to a high-quality education and a comprehensive school counseling program that supports academic, career, and social-emotional development.
• Students benefit when they are empowered to understand themselves, recognize their strengths, advocate for their needs, and develop skills for navigating challenges.
• School counselors serve as advocates, leaders, collaborators, and sources of support within the school community.
• Effective school counseling is built on authentic relationships and collaboration among students, families, teachers, administrators, and community partners.
• A comprehensive school counseling program should be responsive to student needs and continually evaluated and improved to support the success of all students.

Resources

First Call For Help Spokane

If a student needs to talk to someone outside of the school day about stresses or mental health concerns, our community provides a 24-hour hotline for support and guidance.
(509) 838-4428
24-Hour Regional Crisis Hotline
1-877-266-1818

Therapeutic and Crisis Resources
Inland Northwest Behavioral Health- (509) 992-1888
Frontier Behavioral Health
Lutheran Community Services
Passages

Crisis Hotlines
FOR A LIFE OR DEATH EMERGENCY CALL: 9-1-1

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text): 988

Mental Health Crisis text:  "HOME" to 741741

Suicide Prevention Hotline call: 1-800-272-TALK (8255) 

Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ) call: 1-866-488-7386 or text: 678687

Additional community resources can be found here:  https://www.cheneysd.org/health-safety-student-well-being/homeless-resources