Affton School District Counselors

Please reach out to your child’s school counselor through email if you have any questions or need help connecting with community resources, or consult our Community Resource hub. If you need assistance with mental health issues outside of your school counselor’s office hours, contact Behavioral Health Response at 314-469-6644 or 1-800-811-4760.

Suicide Prevention

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 or the St. Louis County Youth Connection Helpline at 314-628-2929 or 1-877-928-2929. You can also text 4HLP to 31658 or HOME to 741741.

Resources for Speaking with Children:

• Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers (NCTSN)

• Addressing Grief in Children: Tips for Parents and Educators (National Association of School Psychologists (NASP))

• Parenting tips to help grieving children (Psychology Today)

Support for Staff

Our staff can only support students when they are taking care of themselves first. We encourage any staff member to take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 844-242-6861 or at guidanceresources.com for mental health support and family support resources. Remember: Asking for help is a sign of strength.