Overview

Clinical School Social Workers work with students and families to address barriers to learning such as challenges with academics, attendance, behavior, mental health, and the home/environment.

Clinical School Social Workers provide the following services:

Evidence-Based Education, Behavior and Mental Health Services

• School wide Interventions
• Group Counseling
• Individual​ Counseling
• Case Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Supportive Counseling

​​Promote a School Climate Conducive for Student Learning and Teaching Excellence

• Provide professional learning and consultation
• Develop and coordinate prevention and intervention strategies
• Serve as part of a multidisciplinary team in addressing concerns presented in the school setting
• Collaborate with school personnel regarding social and emotional concerns impacting student success
• Complete home visits/meet families to understand and address barriers to learning

​​Maximize Access to School-Based and Community-Based Resources

• Assist families in understanding school policies, services, and programs
• Link students and families with school and community resources
• Partner with community agencies to increase student supports 

Student Support Services employees full time Clinical School Social Workers at all secondary school sites and identified elementary school sites. The Clinical School Social Workers at the following school sites are:​

​Elementary Clinical School Social Workers

• MAYFAIR
• WILSON
• HIDLAGO

Clinical School Social Workers- Comprehensive High Schools

• BULLARD​
• DUNCAN
• EDISON
• FRESNO

• HOOVER
• MCLANE
• ROOSEVELT
• SUNNYSIDE

Clinical School Social Workers- Alternative Education Sites

• ADULT TRANSITION PROGRAM
• DEWOLF
• DESIGN SCIENCE/PATINO
• FARBER
• PHOENIX ELEMENTARY

Clinical School Social Workers – Comprehensive Middle Schools

Contact Felicia Garza regarding school sites that are in Edison, Roosevelt, McLane, and Sunnyside Regions, or for Farber.

• TENAYA
• WAWONA
• GASTON
• FORT MILLER
• AHWAHNEE
• TIOGA  
• COOPER
• BAIRD

• SCANDINAVIAN 
• YOSEMITE 
• SEQUOIA 
• TEHIPITE 
• KINGS CANYON  
• TERRONEZ
• COMPUTECH
• HAMILTON​

Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Fresno Unified School District contracts and partners with community agencies in providing substance use treatment services. Site based substance abuse services through Prodigy Healthcare, Inc. are currently at the following school sites:

• BULLARD
• CAMBRIDGE
• DEWOLF
• FRESNO

• HOOVER
• ROOSEVELT
• JE YOUNG
• PHOENIX SECONDARY

Contact Jodi Marr regarding Substance Use Treatment Services

Mental Health Partnerships

Fresno Unified School District partners with community agencies in providing mental health services. The following partners are placed at various school sites. Please consult with your school site office to inquire regarding mental health services and support available on your student’s campus.

• All 4 Youth
• Fresno County Behavioral Health

Contact Jodi Marr regarding Mental Health Services.​

Contact Jodi Marr regarding school sites that are in Bullard, Hoover, Fresno High Regions, or for DeWolf, and Design-Science Patino.