NEC Clinical Staff are available to provide in-district consultation when schools need assistance in developing a plan for a student with mental health or behavioral health challenges.

Consultation can include the following:

1. Initial consultation with school staff to assess the need for immediate action.

2. In-depth consultation which can include any of the following components:

   1. Record review

   2. Meeting with team members (administrators, teachers, counselors, etc.)

   3. Observation of student

   4. Clinical interview of student

   5. Clinical interview of parent(s)

3. On-going consultation which may include any of the following:

   1. Informal training for team members around mental health or behavioral support topics.

   2. Assistance with accessing community-based services for student or family.

   3. Individual or small group supervision for staff working with student.

For more information or to make a referral, we invite you to contact:

Windi Bowditch, LMHC

Director of Clinical Training and Consultation

Phone: 978-232-9755 ext 1261

Fax: 978-232-9449

Email: wbowditch@nsedu.org