While her childhood was in Akron, Ohio, Jessica Cantrell has been in the Nashville area since high school and is very happy to call Mt. Juliet her home. She is excited to be starting her 20th year in education - previously serving 6 years as a high school English and theater teacher before making the change to school counseling, working with both middle and high schools, with this being her 8th year at WWMS.  She loves spending time with her family; Ms. Cantrell and her husband of 20 years have two children together - both attending Wilson County Schools.  Her hobbies include reading, crafting, listening to music, and caring for her many plants as well as working towards finishing her doctorate (Ed.D. in assessment, learning, and student success at MTSU) and volunteering as a troop leader with Girl Scouts.

Brileigh Sloan has lived in Tennessee her whole life, but she moved to Middle Tennessee when she was 18 to continue my college education. She has been in college since, so this is her first job she's had in her counseling career! That being said, she is so grateful and excited for her first year at WWMS! Counseling is her passion and what she has been working towards the past 6 years of her educational journey! Outside of counseling, she loves doing anything creative (collaging/ molding clay/ painting/ graphic design/ sewing), running, hiking, cuddling her cats, making fun drinks (matcha/ coffee/ loaded energy teas), and planning/organizing trips!

Natalie Fagerlund grew up just north of Daytona Beach, Florida and graduated from her undergraduate program in Jacksonville, Florida. She completed her School Counseling graduate program in (Central!) New Jersey in 2020. After living in a few different states, she and her husband have happily settled down in Tennessee for the last two years; they are glad to be closer to their families! The 2025-2026 school year will be her fifth year as a school counselor and her second year at WWMS. She has always wanted to be a school counselor - with her previous employment in education and test prep tutoring. In her free time, she loves to read, bake, work on jigsaw puzzles, go for walks, and listen to live music.

Individual counseling in the school setting is short-term and solution-focused. The goal of school-based individual counseling is to identify and overcome any barriers to learning a student may be facing. Counselors meet with students to discuss problems or concerns on a one-to-one basis in my office. Counseling in a school setting can be very beneficial, but is not a replacement for outpatient therapy. We have listed names of some local therapists under the Community Resources page on this website if you are interested in pursuing outside counseling for your student.

To initiate an individual counseling session, students may either drop into the Counseling Office to see if their counselor is available or let their teacher(s) know. Teachers and parents can also request that we see a student if they think it would be helpful. In order to refer your student for individual school counseling, please email your grade level counselor.

Teachers and parents may email the grade level counselor to refer a student for individual school counseling. If you are concerned that your child or another student may be a danger to themselves or others, DO NOT EMAIL to refer them for help. Instead, seek emergency assistance immediately. For non-emergency concerns, you may also call the counseling office or one of the counselors directly.

Small group counseling is offered throughout the school year. These groups vary in topic and grade level based on referrals from teachers and parents, but the goal is always to help students who share a common concern or need. Possible group topics include divorce, grief, children with a deployed family member, communication skills/anger management, friendship, and positive choices. Groups meet for 4-8 sessions and every effort is made to schedule them at a time when the students miss as little class time as possible. During our group meetings, we do a variety of exercises and activities (art, music, games, writing, group sharing, etc.) all with the purpose of helping the students learn to cope with whatever obstacle they are facing.

Students who are referred for group are screened first to see if their needs are best met in a group setting, and all must have a signed permission slip in order to participate. If you feel like your child would benefit from this type of counseling, please contact your counselor for more information.

Classroom and large group counseling lessons are provided throughout the school year. Lessons, settings, and content vary by topic and grade level. Content can include the following topics: transitioning to 7th/8th grades or high school, career exploration, college readiness, study skills, interpersonal skills, making good choices, and more.

Here are some names of private organizations that provide academic services. West Wilson Middle School and Wilson County Schools do not endorse or refer to any specific provider. This list is simply for informational purposes only. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contact information provided here is up-to-date, however all information is subject to change.

The Focus Center for the Evaluation and Treatment of ADHD
1901 Logue Road
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
615-815-1772

Middle Tennessee State University
TN Center for the Treatment and Study of Dyslexia
615-494-8880
The center offers free parent workshops about dyslexia and other academic challenges. Please see the attachments below for registration information.

Hermitage Therapy & Learning Center
3441 Lebanon Pk. Suite 119  (Located across from Altitude Trampoline Park!)
Old Hickory, TN 37138
615-874-1400
This center provides one-on-one tutoring, summer enrichment camps, ACT Prep Courses, College Coaching, and services for home schooled students.

Homework Hotline
298-6636
888-868-5777
Free tutoring by phone
4:00- 8:00pm Monday-Thursday
English*Spanish*Arabic*Kurdish*Swahili

Here are some names of organizations that assist families in meeting their basic needs. West Wilson Middle School and Wilson County Schools do not endorse or refer to any specific provider. This list is simply for informational purposes only. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contact information provided here is up-to-date, however all information is subject to change.

Big Brothers of Mt. Juliet

Big Brothers can help when a family is experiencing short-term difficulties with paying an electrical bill, water bill, heating bill, sewer bill, rent, needing food for their family, medications, etc.,They have a committee that takes the request, investigates and makes a decision on whether help is needed. They also will have a Christmas store for those in need.

Wilson County Community Help Center

230 W. High Street
Lebanon, TN 37087
615-449-1856

The objective of the Help Center is to provide food, clothing, household necessities, and financial assistance for utilities, gasoline and prescription drugs for individuals in need in our community, along with Ensure for our elderly and cancer patients.

Wilson County Help Quest

Wilson County HelpQuest is an Internet-based database for detailed information about community services in Wilson County, TN.

Mt. Juliet Help Center

3425B N. Mt. Juliet Rd.
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee 37122
615-754-4357

Our purpose is to provide emergency assistance and to help people achieve stability by offering a helping hand; so that the next hand reaching out to others could be their own. We strive to help all citizens in the Mt. Juliet and West Wilson County area. All information is kept confidential. We team up with churches, schools, and other organizations to provide as much help as possible.

Emergency Shelter for Women & Children

Brooks House in Lebanon
615-444-8882

Medical Care for People (age 16 and up) who are uninsured

Charis Health Center
2620 N. Mt. Juliet Road
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
615.773.5785

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Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more.

SSI

TN Cover Kids

FMLA

Families First

Wilson County Schools Family Resource Center

Wilson County Schools Family Resource Center provides parenting support and education that can make your role as a parent less stressful and more enjoyable.

The Challenges of Parenting Can Be:

• Overwhelming
• Discouraging
• Stressful
• Confusing

It is natural for all parents to have some or all of these feelings at times. This is why parenting support and education is so important.

The Family Resource Center also provides:

• Referrals for public services
• Lending Library
• Eye exams and glasses through the Lions Club
• Parenting Classes
• Educational Workshops
• Backpack or Kids weekend food program (school year)
• Aid with needs such as food, clothing, school supplies, etc.
• Group meetings and home visitation through Wilson County Parents as Teachers

Wilson County Parents as Teachers

A free, educational program designed to provide information, fun activities, support, and encouragement to parents of children ages birth to five years old living in Wilson County, TN. This is done through parent group meetings and personal visits focusing on children. For more information call (615) 444-8267.

Wilson County Schools’ FRC and Lebanon Special School District’s FRC

Partner together to provide parent workshops throughout the school year. These two centers work closely to make sure needs of families are met. Please see the attachment below (titled "Hot Topics 2014-2015" for upcoming parent workshops.

Wilson Books From Birth

Sends a free book every month to any child in Wilson County under the age of 5. For more information call (615) 444-8267.

Here are some names of private therapists and mental health centers in our area. West Wilson Middle School and Wilson County Schools do not endorse or refer to any specific provider. This list is simply for informational purposes only. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contact information provided here is up-to-date, however all information is subject to change.

If you (or someone you know) is having suicidal thoughts or thoughts of self-harm, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

American Behavioral Consultants (ABC)

• Offers Psychiatric Evaluations, Psychological Testing, Medication Management, Counseling (individual and group) for issues related to Depression, Eating Disorders, PTSD and Substance Abuse Recovery.
• ABC accepts most major insurance including TennCare, Amerigroup, United Healthcare and Medicare. It has a sliding scale fee.
• Located at 1432 W. Main Street, Lebanon, TN 37087; (615)444-7411

Terri Allen Atwood Counseling

• Specializes in Relationship issues; Anxiety; Depression.
• Offers counseling for individuals and couples.
• Atwood Counseling accepts private pay.
• Located at 1777 Tate Lane, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122; (615)866-1426

Mary Anne Byrnes, BSW, LMFT

• Specialties include Relationship Issues; Parenting; Family Conflict Issues. Serves Preteens (11 to 13); Adolescents (14 to 19); Adults.
• Byrnes Counseling accepts Magellan Behavioral Health Insurance and Cash/ Check. A sliding scale fee is also offered.
• Located at 3735 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Suite 100, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122; (615)823-7699.

Buchanan Counseling and Consulting

• Specialties include Addiction; Alcohol Abuse; and Substance Abuse.
• Buchanan Counseling offers counseling for Adolescents (14 to 19) and Adults.
• Offers a sliding scale fee and accepts private pay.
• Located at Cumberland University, Labry Hall, Room 115, Lebanon, TN 37087; (615)293-4967.

Cambiare Counseling Centre

• Offers individual, couple, family and group counseling.
• Located at 3735 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122; (615)317-0642

Camelot Care Center of Mid-North TN

• Camelot Care Center offers community-based family counseling and prevention services. They specialize in foster care, home-based intensive counseling, outpatient therapy, case management, substance abuse, and family preservation services.
• Camelot Care Center accepts TennCare.
• Located at 1633 W. Main St., Suite 901, Lebanon, TN 37087; (615)547-4994

Centerstone – Gallatin

• Centerstone in Gallatin, TN provides services for children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and their families who suffer from a myriad of behavioral health challenges.
• Centerstone accepts most major insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid.
• Located at 332 Sumner Hall Drive, Gallatin, TN 37066; (615)460-4500

Centerstone Venture Circle/Nashville

• Has a Child and Adolescent Outpatient Office; Child and Youth Residential Treatment Services; Crisis Call Center; Lifeline Crisis.
• Centerstone Venture Circle accepts most major insurance including Medicare and Medicaid. Payment assistance is available through the “Client Assistance Fund” if needed.
• Located at 230 Venture Circle, Nashville, TN 37228
• Information and Appointments: 1(888)291-HELP (4357)Child and Adolescent Outpatient: (615)460-4200
• Child and Youth Residential Treatment Services: (615)460-4260
• Middle Tennessee Crisis Call Center: 1(800)681-7444; 24/7/365; completely confidential.

Centerstone has partnered with The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to offer a confidential, secure, and anonymous way of reaching out for help when you don’t know where else to turn.

• Lifeline Crisis Chat: 1(800)273-TALK (8255); 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Another option can be found online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org (1 p.m. to 1 a.m.)

Counseling Associates of Mt. Juliet

• Counseling Associates of Mt. Juliet provides community-based family counseling for children, adolescents, and families. Various counselors specialize in issues such as substance abuse, anxiety disorders, and child sexual abuse, to name a few.
• Accepts most major insurance, straight fee for service, no sliding fee scales, and does not accept TennCare.
• Located at 547 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Suite 100, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122; (615)754-5853

Teri Crabtree, LPC-MHSP

• Specializes in anxiety as well as working with ADHD and neurodiversity; ages 6 through young adulthood
• Collaborates with parents/guardians for parenting help and guidance for neurodiverse children
• Accepts all major insurances as well as private pay
• Sees clients on Tuesdays-Thursdays from 9:00-6:00.
• Located at 1004 Hickory Hill Ln., Suite 6  Hermitage, TN 37076;  (615) 497-7625; www.tericrabtreelpc.com 

Cumberland Mental Health Center of Lebanon

• Cumberland offers an Addiction Recovery Program; Case Management (adult and child); Outpatient Therapy (individual, family and group); School Based Therapy; and Psychological Evaluations.
• Cumberland Mental Health accepts TennCare Insurance.
• Located at 1404 Winter Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087; (615)444-4300

Cumberland Mental Health Center of Gallatin

• Addiction Recovery Program
• DUI Treatment
• Case Management, Adult and Child; Individual, Family, and Group Therapy
• Jail Re-entry Program
• Mobile Crisis Response
• Psychiatric Medication Management
• Probation Offender TX
• Specialty Contracts for VA and Military Evaluations
• Serves all patients regardless of inability to pay
• Has Sliding scale fee
• Located at 510 E. Main Street, Gallatin, TN 37066; (615)452-1354

Embrace U - Mt. Juliet

• Located in Providence West Medical Center near I-40, exit 226
• Bright, modern feel with open spaces, comfortable seating, private counseling rooms, and a snack area
• Offers two structured outpatient programs for adolescents (10-18) - intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization.
• Most participants attend programs for 6-8 weeks though individuals are evaluated on a case-by-case basis varying on unique goals and needs
• Both programs combine group and individual therapy with medication management and family counseling.
• Care teams include psychiatric providers, licensed therapists, and a registered nurse.
• https://www.embraceu.com/mt-juliet-tn/

Family and Children’s Service (United Way Funded) (FCS)

• FCS provides counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as couples/marriage counseling. FCS also offers a Crisis Line, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and a Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL) Support Service.
• FCS is located at 201 23rd Ave. N, Nashville, TN 37203;
• Crisis Line: (615)244-7444
• Information and Appointments: (615)320-0591; Intake Counselor, Juanita Watts: (615)340-9742; Does not accept private insurance, but offers sliding scale fees.

Family Care Center

• Family Care Center provides a variety of mental health services including individual, small group, and play therapy/counseling for a variety of ages. 
• Family Care Center is in-network with most major health insurance plans in Tennessee and offers self-pay options as needed.
• Multiple offices in Middle Tennessee area; Mt. Juliet office located at 820 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Suite 220, Mt. Juliet, TN  37122; (615)205-6047; https://fccwellbeing.com/

Dr. Brooke Foxworthy

• Dr. Foxworthy specializes in Anxiety; Self-Esteem Issues; Trauma and PTSD, and serves Adolescents (14 to 19), and Adults.
• Dr. Foxworthy accepts private pay only.
• Located at 3735 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122; (615)219-1098

Goodner Counseling (Mary Goodner, LCSW)

• Goodner Counseling offers family, couples and adult counseling.
• Located at 500 Park Ave., Lebanon, TN 37087; (615)449-0500

Harp Professional Counseling and Consulting

• Harp Professional Counseling specializes in Trauma and PTSD; Women’s Issues; Domestic Violence; Mood Disorders.
• Accepts private pay and offers a sliding scale fee.
• Located in Mt. Juliet, TN 37122; (615)549-0635

Hendrick Counseling Services

• Hendrick Counseling Services provides a variety of services to children, adolescents and adults.
• Services are provided for Depression; Anxiety; Anger; Grief/ Loss; Mood Disorders; Abuse Recovery; and Behavioral Management.
• Hendrick Counseling Service accepts private insurance.
• Located at 440 Park Ave, Lebanon, TN 37087; (615)449-9611

Trent Hughes Counseling

• Trent Hughes Counseling specializes in Anxiety; Addiction; and Trauma/PTSD. THC serves adolescents and adults.
• Accepted payment is private pay and they offer a sliding scale fee.
• Located at 3735 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122; (615)745-3987

Jewish Family Service of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, Inc. (JFS)

• JFS provides professional social services from Jewish perspectives which respond to and support individuals and families through life’s transitions.
• Located at 801 Percy Warner Boulevard, Suite 103, Nashville, TN 37205; (615)356-4234

Dr. Tracia Jungkurth

• Dr. Jungkurth serves adults and specializes in Addiction; Mood Disorders; and Grief.
• Accepts most major insurance, private pay, and has a sliding scale fee.
• Located at 313B W. Division St., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122; (615)219-0778.

Lantern Lane Farm (Faith-Based) LLF

• The counselors at LLF specialize in Relationship Issues; Family Conflict; and Parenting. In addition to their regular professional counseling staff, LLF employs four interns who are supervised by the Director, offering counseling at a much lower rate than usual ($25 an hour).
• They provide a wide variety of counseling services for children, adolescents and families, offering both individual and group counseling.
• Accepts private pay and offers a sliding scale fee.
• Located at 6201 Corinth Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122; (615)973-5454 or (866)0041.

LifeCare Family Services- Lebanon Office

• LifeCare offers Individual and/or Family Therapy; Child and Adult Psychiatric Care and Counseling; Mental Health Case Management; and In Home Child and Family Services. LifeCare specializes in Pre-Marital and ongoing Marital Issues; Divorce; Grief/Loss;
• Depression; Anxiety; Alcohol and Drug Issues; Trauma; Behavioral Problems; Parenting, and other matters requiring an ongoing recovery program.
• Lifecare accepts TennCare, most major insurance plans, personal out-of-pocket, and sliding scale rates (based on personal income and family size).
• Located at 417 Harding Drive, Suite D, Lebanon, TN 37087; (615)453-1606

Life Lessons Therapy (LLT); (Lori Drake Bunch, LPC)

• LLT offers child, adolescent, adult, individual, group, and family therapy, and specializes in issues such as Anxiety; Depression; ADHD; Asperger’s Disorder; Autism; Divorce; Grief/Loss; and Behavior issues.
• Accepts private pay, and accepts most major insurance.
• Located at 102 Hazel Path, Suite 5, Hendersonville, TN 37075; (615)824-7822

Mental Health Cooperative (MHC); (Gallatin Office serves Wilson County)

• Serves children, adolescents and adults; Offers a Crisis Line and a Mobile Crisis Team for Children.
• Adult Services: (615)743-1555
• Crisis Line: (615)726-0125
• Mobile Crisis Team for Children: (615)726-0125
• All TennCare Plans accepted! MHC will work with families who do not have insurance.
• Located at 1078 S. Water Ave., Gallatin, TN 37066; (615)230-9663

Neighborhood Health (NH)

• NH provides health care for all ages; Family Planning; Prenatal Services; Insurance Application Assistance; and Mental Health Counseling.
• Dental services provided at East Side Clinic and Napier Place Clinic in Nashville, TN. Charges are based on a sliding scale. NH accepts TennCare, Medicare, and other private insurance.

NH locations are as follows:

217 East High Street, Suite 200, Lebanon, TN 37087
100 Damascus Street, Hartsville, TN 37074;
East Side Clinic; 905 Main Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Napier Place Clinic; 107 Charles E. Davis Blvd., Nashville, TN 37206
601 W. Due West Ave., Madison, TN 37115
Information and appointments call: (615)227-3000

Alonzo Parker Counseling

• Alonzo Parker Counseling specializes in cancer and heart disease transitions; Relationship Issues; and Coping Skills. Alonzo Parker serves Adults, and accepts private pay.
• Located at 706 Cadet Court, Lebanon, TN 37087; (615)745-1191.

Rainbows

• Sponsored by First United Methodist Church (FUMC), Lebanon, TN;
• In a group setting, Rainbows fosters emotional healing among children and teens who have experienced a significant loss, such as the death of a loved one, separation or divorce of their parents, and/or a myriad of other life-altering changes.
• The group meets one night per week for approximately 12 weeks. It is free and is open to the community.
• Located at 415 West Main Street, Lebanon, TN 37087
• Contact: Cori Brantley; (615)444-3315

Refocus Behavioral Health

• Refocus Behavioral Health provides a variety of services including individual and small group therapy, intensive counseling, play therapy, and medication management.  They also offer telehealth services, and they have a variety of providers within their group.
• All clients are direct-pay only; they do not accept insurance.
• Offices are Mt. Juliet.  For more information, please reach out to rachel@refocusbehavioralhealth.com, call 615-504-2059, or visit www.refocusbehavioralhealth.com.

Righteous Oaks Counseling (ROC)

• Righteous Oaks is a faith-based and solution focused therapy. ROC specializes in Anxiety; Relationship Issues; and Grief. ROC offers counseling to Adolescents (14 to 19), and Adults.
• Righteous Oaks accepts most insurance plans, private pay, and has a sliding scale fee.
• Located at 3735 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122; (615)601-2352

Sarah Scott, LPC-MHSP

• Scott works with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, providing services that span from therapy for depression, anxiety, grief counseling, parenting support, and couples counseling.
• Sarah Scott accepts most private insurance plans, as well as private pay.
  Located at 3735 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122; (615)758-4158

Sharper Solutions; Susan Harper, Licensed Professional Counselor

• Susan Harper serves adolescents and adults and specializes in Substance Abuse; Codependency; and Coping Skills.
• Payment information not specified;
• Located at 2636 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122; (615)603-3696

Elizabeth Smith, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

• Elizabeth Smith Counseling specializes in a variety of mental health issues; Serves Preteens (11 to 13); Adolescents (14 to 19); Adults.
• Accepts most major insurance; accepts private pay.
• Located at 2504 Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122; (615)610-1274

Harriet Stewart, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

• Harriet Stewart Counseling specializes in Depression; Grief/Loss; Trauma and PTSD. Client focus is Preteens (11 to 13); Adolescents; Adults.
• Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield and most other major insurance; accepts private pay.
• Located in Mt. Juliet, TN 37122; (615)823-2622

Alice Stricklin Counseling

• Providers specialize in a variety of therapy options (individual, children and teens, couples and families, group, and specific support for other counselors/therapists) as well as intensive EMDR therapy.
• Works with an outside service to provide access for insurance coverage, but interested individuals should contact the office for additional details; also accepts private pay with discounts for cash/check at time of service.  Sliding scale rates also available based on household income and approval.
• Located in Lebanon, TN at 509 West Main St; (615)784-9209; asccscheduling@gmail.com
• Website:  www.alicestricklin.com

Brandon Teeftaller, Psychiatric Nurse/ Family Nurse Practitioner

• Brandon Teeftaller specializes in treating a wide variety of mental illnesses in adolescents and adults. Specialties include Bipolar Disorder; Medication Management; Substance Abuse; and ADHD.
• Brandon Teeftaller accepts most major insurance, as well as private pay.
• Located in Mt. Juliet, TN 37122; (615)745-1107

Tennessee Christian Medical Center (TCMC)

• Inpatient and/or outpatient drug rehab, with a primary focus on mental health services. TCMC also offers partial Hospitalization Drug Rehab, and Substance Abuse Day Treatment.
• TCMC accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance and Military Insurance.
  Located at 500 Hospital Dr., Madison, TN 37115; (615)865-2373

The Art of Healing, P.C.; Deb Cohen, Professional Counselor/ Family Psychiatric Nurse

• Deb Cohen specializes in Trauma and PTSD; Medication Management; and Mood Disorders. The Art of Healing serves Preteens (11 to 13); Adolescents (14 to 19); and Adults.
• Deb Cohen accepts most major insurance plans, private pay, and offers a sliding scale fee.
• The Art of Healing is located at 2504 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122; (615)866-5269 or (615)229-6384.

Vanderbilt Behavioral Health (VBH)

• Offers individualized patient care through a wide array of connected services that provide each patient with the right psychiatric treatments for his or her needs. Child, adolescent and adult services are offered, as well as a 24/7 Crisis Assessment and Admissions
• Program, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  VBH is located at 1601 23rd Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37212; (615)327-7000 or (800)365-2270.

Vertrees Clinical Group, PLLC

• Vertrees Clinical Group provides Individual; Child/Family; Couple/Marital; and Group Counseling. They accept some insurance plans (though not specified).
• Located at 125 South College Street, Lebanon, TN 37087; (615)784-4056

The Student Assistance Program (SAP) by STARS is an initiative focusing on nurturing social and emotional competency in youth. Operating within schools, SAP counselors provide prevention, intervention and aftercare support services to address various challenges such as substance misuse, violence and academic struggles.  The mission of STARS is to help young people pursue their unlimited potential by providing hope, health, and connection.  Those who are interested in this additional support should contact their school counselor to inquire about the referral process.

WWMS's STARS counselor is Shaun Seaman.  He is on campus at WWMS on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Wilson County Schools has partnered with Centerstone Mental Health at several schools to provide an on-site licensed master's level therapist for referred students in need to help eliminate any barriers or obstacles when seeking out counseling or therapy with the goal to improve mental health.  Priority is given to students who exhibit signs of depression, anxiety, poor or struggling social skills, isolation, stress, aggression, truancy, and/or trauma.  Due to funding, Centerstone services are only be available to students with TennCare for insurance.  Those who are interested in this additional support should contact their school counselor to inquire about the referral process.

WWMS's Centerstone on-site therapist is Mikayla Smithers.  She is at WWMS on Wednesdays and Thursdays (subject to change).

Through community donations and support, West Wilson Middle School is honored to have a well-stocked clothes closet for our students in need. We keep a supply of clothing in a variety of sizes as well as toiletries, hygiene products, and more. If you or another student finds yourself in need, simply speak with your grade level counselor or the counseling secretary for assistance.
 
The Clothes Closet is ALWAYS in need of certain items and welcomes donations!

We are always on the lookout for the following items in any sizes available:

• Women’s pants/jeans sizes 0-18 (new or gently used)
• Women's yoga pants (any size)
• Boys pants/gym shorts sizes S-XL (new or gently used)
• Women’s socks
• Women’s underwear sizes 4-16
• Girls’ underwear sizes 12-14
• Men’s underwear sizes S-L
• Maxi-Pads
• Belts
• Dress code appropriate T-Shirts (new or gently used)
• Cinch bags

Donated items may be brought to the main office, and we'll make sure it gets put to good use right away. Thank you for your generosity!

Frequently, students may find that they are without needed materials or supplies.  Being without these supplies can cause students to not be able to fully participate in classes, feel distracted or self-conscious, or more.  With thanks to community support, our counseling office provides some frequently requested school supplies or personal hygiene items for students. 

Items may include notebooks, notebook paper, pens/pencils, erasers, folders, deodorant, hair ties, combs, toothbrushes/toothpaste, lotion, chapstick, maxi-pads, personal tissue packs, and more.  We also keep a limited number of snacks and easy-prep meals on hand for students who are in need outside of regular school mealtimes.  While counselors will periodically send out our wishlist of items, please reach out to any of our counseling office staff if you are interested in making a donation to help.

The BackPack Program provides easy-to-prepare food for at-risk students on weekends and during school breaks when other resources are unavailable. A typical BackPack includes two cereals, two entrees, a snack, fruit juice, and shelf-stable milk.  West Wilson Middle School is fortunate to work with community partners to provide this program for our students!  School counselors typically send out information about this program at the start of each school year to qualifying families.  If you are interested in finding out more about this program or inquiring about enrollment, please reach out to your school counselor.

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 reauthorized the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The program is now referred to as the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvement Act of 2001. This part of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is intended to ensure that students in transition are not left behind in school. Stability and adequacy of the living arrangement are critical considerations when determining qualifications. The term “student in transition” means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

Students who qualify for the Mc-Kinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act are identified by the Student Residency Forms which are completed by all families in Skyward at the beginning of each school year. If your student(s) qualify for these services, you will be contacted via letter sent home.

Grade level school counselors are the McKinney-Vento liasons for their students. If you have any questions regarding McKinney-Vento, please feel free to contact the school at 615-758-5152 and ask to speak to your child's school counselor.

School counselors service as the Section 504 coordinators for the students within their assigned grade. Section 504 is a civil rights statute which provides: “No otherwise qualified individual with handicaps in the United States…shall, solely by reason of his/her handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” 29 USC § 794

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, commonly referred to as Section 504, is a federal nondiscrimination statute. The purpose of the Act is to prohibit discrimination and to assure that disabled students have educational opportunities and benefits equal to those provided to nondisabled students.

An eligible student under Section 504 is a student who:

a) Has a disability

b) Has a record of having a disability

c) Is regarded as having a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits a major life activity such as learning, self-care, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, working and performing manual tasks.

If you would like more information about Section 504, please contact your child's school counselor, or the Wilson County School's District 504 Coordinator, Becky Adams, at 615-444-3282.