Here when you need support most.
Trauma, grief, and loss affect each school community differently. Expert clinicians customize post-crisis support to provide the mental health services needed to meet your unique needs.
Tailored support for K-12 schools following a crisis
Crisis is chaotic. It pulls us in so many different directions and can feel like there are too many fires to put out at once. This can be overwhelming and prevent us from making effective decisions, leaving us feeling confused, anxious, vulnerable, afraid, angry, helpless, and so many other things.
Our dedicated team of mental health clinicians is available to deploy to your school to provide your school community with tailored support following sudden deaths or natural disasters.
We collaborate with each school to determine the most effective solutions for students and staff. Key services include:
School Post-Crisis Support
- On-site individual and/or group crisis debriefing and support for students and school staff.
- PAUSE Room, where students and staff can connect with a trained mental health professional, understand common reactions to crisis and trauma, learn strategies to navigate grief and loss, practice mindfulness activities, problem solve with support, learn coping skills, and discuss life stressors.
Individual Post-Crisis Support
- Short-term individual support for K-12 students and school staff needing additional intervention following participation in school crisis debriefing and support services.
Crisis Team Support
- Virtual peer consultation, debriefing, and support for school-based crisis teams following a crisis event.
Clinic Staff
Alissa Doobay, Ph.D.
Jamie Elizalde, Ph.D., NCSP
Amanda Elliott, DO
Taylor Ford, MSW, LISW
Liz Gleason, LMSW
Ryan Kidder, MSW, LISW
Sam McVancel, Ph.D.
Jess Pavelich, BSW
Kaitlin Poock, LMSW
Support Staff
Alex Bentler
Chad Canfield
Student Clinicians
Gennifer Humphreys
Margaret Nienaber
Alexander Persons, MSEd
Contact the Clinic
Email: scsmh-clinic@uiowa.edu
For insurance or billing questions: scsmh-clinic-billing@uiowa.edu
Phone: 319-467-4526
Fax: 319-467-0431
Address:
500 Blank Honors Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Disclaimer
The information and resources contained on this website are for informational purposes and are not intended to assess, diagnose, or treat any medical and/or mental health condition. The information obtained from this site is not a substitute for medical or mental health care. This website includes links to other websites for informational and reference purposes only. The Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic does not endorse or guarantee the services or information described or offered at these other websites.