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Overview of the OCPS Student Services Department

The OCPS Student Services department is comprised of four teams  (Psychological Services, Social Services, Academic Services, and Mental Health Services) that work together to promote student mental and emotional health, wellbeing, and academic success.  Each school in OCPS has a team of student service professionals from all of these areas who work collaboratively to support the needs of our students at all tiers, and to connect families with necessary resources, whether through the school or through our community. 

Each school also has a Mental Health Designee (generally the school counselor in elementary school and the SAFE Coordinator in secondary schools) who works collaboratively with the student services team and others to put resources and interventions into place that support social/emotional wellbeing and student success. 

Parents/Guardians are encouraged to reach out to your child’s school counselor (elementary) or SAFE Coordinator (secondary) for additional information about available resources or supports.

A Venn diagram illustrating the interconnectedness of four teams: Mental Health Team, Academics Team, Psychological Services Team, and Social Services Team.

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Contributions to Social Services
 

Social Services welcomes contributions that can be used to advance efforts that benefit OCPS students, faculty, staff, families, and the greater community.  This includes outreach activities to meet the needs of staff and families; recognition programs/activities for staff, families, and community; and special projects. If you would like to donate please use this link to access our Foundation account.


Looking for Community Based Mental Health Resources?

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OCPS Supports

Families in need of mental health services, social services or support for homelessness can complete a request for an OCPS staff member to reach out to them and provide assistance.

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    • Provides academic training and support to school administrators, school counselors, college and career specialists, and other student services personnel
    • This support includes student progression, course grades and progression, promotion and graduation, as well as postsecondary endeavors
    • Provides training and support to school counselors, SAFE coordinators, and other Student Services personnel, oversees licensed mental health counselors, and coordinates support and documentation for the Suicide Risk Assessment (SRA) process
    • This team includes mental health professionals who oversee prevention strategies in schools
    • Provides direct support to students, families, and schools related to assessment for academic and behavioral concerns, intervention planning and delivery, life skills groups, and crisis support
    • This is a team of district-based school psychologists
    • Serves as the link between school, home, district and community
    • This is a team of district and school-based school social workers who provide direct services for students, families, and school personnel in the areas of mental health support, attendance, special education, and community outreach
  • Mary Bridges
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    Mary.Bridges@ocps.net
    Senior Executive Director
    Phone 407.317.3200 Ext. 2003439

    Malisa Robinson
    Executive Assistant
    Phone 407.317.3200 Ext. 2004624

  • Sasha Russ
    Director, HS
    Phone 407.317.3200 Ext. 2002136

    Karla Owens
    Karla.Owens@ocps.net
    Director, K-8Phone
    Phone 407.317.3200 Ext. 2002386

    Nelly Ugalde
    Administrative SecretaryPhone
    Phone 407.317.3200 Ext. 2003395

  • Kimberly Beckler
    Director

  • Carl Sousa
    Carl.Sousa@ocps.net
    Director

  • Lisa Coffey
    Lisa.Coffey@ocps.net
    Director