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Counseling Services

Junior School Students' Developmental Needs

Junior school is an exciting, yet challenging time for students, their parents and teachers. During this passage from childhood to adolescence, junior school students are characterized by a need to explore a variety of interests, connecting their learning in the classroom to its practical application in life and work, high levels of activity coupled with frequent fatigue due to rapid growth, a search for their own unique identity as they begin turning more frequently to peers rather than parents for ideas and affirmation, extreme sensitivity to comments from others, and heavy reliance on friends to provide comfort, understanding and approval. (ASCA, 2013)


Meeting the Challenge


Junior school counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. Junior school counselors do not work in isolation; rather, they are integral to the total educational program. They provide proactive leadership that engages all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to help students achieve success in school. Professional school counselors align with the school’s mission to support the academic achievement of all students as they prepare for the ever-changing world of the 21st century.
 

Hopewell Junior Student Wellness Team: FAQ’s & Community Resources 

Who is my student’s school counselor and when is she available to my child?

  • Andria Lapthorn is Hopewell Junior’s School Counselor and is available to students in need during regular school hours on regularly scheduled school days. Students can find her in the Main Office.  Parents can contact her by email or phone. Andria.Lapthorn@lakotaonline.com / 513-777-2258

If my child needs Clinical Mental Health Support who should I contact? 

  • Lakota partners with MindPeace to ensure access to mental health care for all students. MindPeace has connected Hopewell Jr. with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to provide school based therapy to our students. For more information regarding our therapist, please see our website regarding school based services
  • Please reach out to your child’s school counselor for a referral to school based therapy through Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center or other community resources.

What additional resources are available?

How can I help my child remain calm while home?

  • Keep a consistent schedule by designating work and break times throughout the day. Maintaining modified schedules over breaks can help children and teens.
  • Check out the Virtual MindPeace Rooms designed to provide a space to listen to relaxing music, go on a virtual walk, and practice intentional movement while at home.
  • Listen to relaxing music

How can I submit tips to building administrators regarding the safety of students?

Phone or Text 24/7: 513-844-SAFEROH

 

How can I get help for my child if there is a crisis outside of the school day?

If you have an emergency call 911, otherwise use the resources below:

  • Immediate Crisis Response and Consultation

   Mobile Response Stabilization Service: 1-844-427-4747 

  • Consultation Support and Referral/Intake

Children’s Hospital Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC): 1-513-636-4124

  • Crisis Numbers

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

Butler County Crisis Hotline: 1-844-427-4747 or call 911

Ohio Crisis Text Line: Text 4HOPE to 741741 Text Line
 

What community resources are currently available for families to access?

  • REACH OUT LAKOTA, 513-779-7515    

6561 Station Rd., West Chester (off Cincinnati-Dayton Rd.)

Mondays 4:30 -7 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

BRING: proof of address and proof of all income, food stamp info, photo ID for all family members 18 and older, and child ID such as medical insurance card, birth cert, social security, etc.  

  • Butler County Educational Service Center 

400 N. Erie Blvd., Suite A, Hamilton OH 45011

513-887-3710 or https://www.bcesc.org/ 

  • FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH, 513- 777-9533      

8230 Cox Rd., West Chester 

Community dinner on Tuesday nights at 6 p.m.

Pantry: Tues 12:30-2:00 p.m. & 5:30-7 p.m. and Sat. 9-11 a.m

BRING: Driver’s License or other ID, birth date for each family member, proof of residency

  • FAITH Ministries - Providing rent assistance and grocery gift cards

513-445-9810: Call and leave a message for a request

  • Butler County Health District -   Provides affordable clinics, vaccinations, & health information 

301 South Third Street, Hamilton OH 45011

513-863-1770 or https://health.bcohio.gov/
 

Meet Our Counselor

Andria Lapthorn

School Counselor

As a School Counselor, Mrs. Andria Lapthorn works with students, teachers, and parents to support student academic, college/career and social/emotional needs. Her responsibilities include student scheduling, connecting families to community resources, and providing school programs to address student development. Mrs. Lapthorn brings experience as a high school teacher and school counselor to her work with middle schoolers and families during these pivotal transitional years.