Mental Wellness

Park County School District #1 is committed to inspire, engage and prepare all students to be the thinkers, leaders and productive citizens of tomorrow. We work to ensure high levels of learning for all students, which includes supporting their mental wellbeing. PCSD#1 provides many of these supports through our social & emotional learning curriculum, school counselors, school psychologists, and school-based behavioral health partnerships. 

There are many resources for parents and caregivers who want to know more about how they can support their children's mental health. Below please find local supports that are available:

Community Services

  • One Health School Based Health Center

  • Oxbow Center 24/7 (307) 587-2197

  • Cody Regional Health Emergency Department (307) 578-2000

  • Powell Valley Healthcare Emergency Room (307) 754-2267

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988

  • Text WYO to 741-741

  • Safe2Tell (844-WYO-SAFE)

Resources

  • Care Solace For Locating Mental Health Services
    Care Solace is a complementary and confidential resource meant to assist PCSD#1 Students, Staff and their Families in connecting with local mental health counseling services, or substance use treatment programs.
    Care Solace is available 24/7/365 and may be accessed by:

Disclaimer: Information on individual treatment providers is gathered by Care Solace based on criteria such as geographic proximity, whether the provider accepts the authorized user’s insurance, and whether the provider is accepting new patients. The school district does not recommend, endorse, promote, or refer to any of the individual treatment providers.

Student Health Center

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The Student Health Center is a collaboration between One Health and Park County School District #1. The Student Health Center provides counseling services during school hours to the students of Park County School District #1 ages Kindergarten through 12th grade and their families. 

This program is supported by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration through the Wyoming Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education). To learn more about this program, please contact your school counselor or school social worker.

Hours: Available Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment only. 
Phone: (307) 764-6107
Email

Services

Counseling services are provided by a licensed counselor for a variety of issues such as behavioral concerns, depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, family changes, or grief and adjustments.

A parent or legal guardian must be present at the intake appointment. Parents are not required to attend subsequent appointments unless requested by the therapist.

Insurance and Sliding Fee Plans

The Student Health Center accepts private health insurance, Medicaid, and KidCare/CHIP.

Patients may be eligible for discounted fees based on household size and income on our sliding fee schedule. The sliding fee scale is available to patients who qualify based on their annual income and household size. Patients who earn up to 200% of the federal poverty line, which is $50,200 for a household of four, qualify for services on the sliding fee scale.

No child will be denied services based on ability to pay.

About Us

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Lenore Pierson

Student Health Center Coordinator

Lenore Pierson attended Rocky Mountain College where she studied Business Administration and Political Science, and was a three-sport athlete. Since graduating she has worked in the fields of nonprofit, health, and fitness. Last year, she moved to Powell to be close to family. She enjoys running, playing basketball, providing personal training and volunteering.

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Amanda Gaskin, LCSW

School Based Therapist

Amanda Gaskin is a native of Montana who started her education at Northwest College before transitioning to the University of Montana to complete her undergraduate degree. After graduation, she relocated to Wyoming and worked in case management for several years before completing her graduate studies in social work at Walden University. She is passionate about outdoor activities and particularly enjoys running, hiking and biking.

District Counselors

Powell High School: (307) 764-6181

  • Trevor Lee, School Counselor (Students last names A–F) 

  • Jenna Carter, School Counselor (Students last names G–M) 

  • Kara Miller, School Counselor (Students last names N–Z)

Powell Middle School: (307) 764-6185

Parkside/Clark Elementary: (307) 764-6182

Southside Elementary: (307) 764-6183

Westside Elementary: (307) 764-6184

Shoshone Learning Center: (307) 764-6187

Park #1 Virtual Academy: (307) 764-6105