Hemby Bridge School Counselor Referral

Referral Form

Jenny's Jackets Project

In memory of Ms. Elder (07-08 1st grade teacher), who was always concerned about children needing jackets, we are collecting jackets for children. As you clean out your closets, please send in your jackets that are in good condition. We will get them to the children who need them. Thank you! Please contact Mrs. Johnson our Counselor at shannon.johnson@ucps.k12.nc.us, if you or someone you know has a clothing need.

Clothes Closet

Needs:

• New underwear in sizes 8-14, male and female
• Larger-sized clothing in good condition in the size 12-16 range for males and females. 

Matthews Help Center Info

Hemby Bridge Elementary School is so thankful and grateful to Matthews Help Center for all that they do for our students and parents.  Every year during the holidays and back to school they provide new clothing, book bags, school supplies, shoes, toys and other items to families in need. In addition, they help during the year with financial and other needs. Again, Thank You Matthews Help Center for all that you do for us here at Hemby Bridge!

Confidentiality Statement

School counselors recognize their primary obligation for confidentiality is to the student but balance that obligation with an understanding of the family or guardians’ legal and inherent rights to be the guiding voice in their children’s lives (ASCA Code of Ethics).

The role of the school counselor in regards to confidentiality is:

• To support the students right to privacy and protect confidential information received from students, the family, guardian and staff members
• To explain the meaning and limits of confidentiality to students in developmentally appropriate terms
• To provide appropriate disclosure and informed consent regarding the counseling relationship and confidentiality
• To inform students and the family of the limits to confidentiality when: Student poses a danger to self or others, Court ordered disclosure, Consultation with other professionals in support of the student i.e. colleagues, supervisors, treatment teams, and other support personnel
• To keep personal notes separate from educational records and not disclose their contents except when privacy exceptions exist
• To seek guidance from supervisors and appropriate legal advice when their records are subpoenaed
• To assert their belief that information shared by students is “confidential” and should not be revealed without the student’s consent
• To adhere to all laws protecting student records, health information, and special services (i.e., HIPAA, FERPA, IDEA)