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Piper is dedicated to

Mental Health

Staff 

Staff 

Piper Prairie 

Jess Wells: School Psychologist- jess.wells@piperschools.usKelsey Daneen: School Counselor- daneen.kelsey@piperschools.usSerena Keenan: School Counselor- serena.keenan@piperschools.us​

Piper Creek

Morgan Crouse: School Counselor-morgan.crouse@piperschools.us 

Nicole Dugan: School Counselor- nicole.dugan@piperschools.us​

Piper Middle

 Meghan Fuller: School Counselor-meghan.fuller@piperschools.us

Kodi Shouse: School Counselor-kodi.shouse@piperschools.us​

Piper High School

Anne Holt: School Counselor- anne.holt@piperschools.us

Lynne Boyette: School Counselor- lynne.boyette@piperschools.us

Elisa Dorian: School Counselor- elisa.dorain@piperschools.us

Jake Hanson: School Psychologist- jake.hanson@piperschools.us​

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Mental Health Maintenance

What is Anxiety 

Intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and feeling tired may occur.

Common Causes

 Anxiety can be normal in stressful situations such as public speaking or taking a test. Anxiety is only an indicator of underlying disease when feelings become excessive, all-consuming, and interfere with daily living.

General management for anxiety

Physical activity, healthy diet, regular sleep, relaxation exercises, avoid caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine, therapist, and medication

Management for active panic attacks 

 

  • 333- name three things you can see, name three things you can hear, more three different body parts

  • 5 things you see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can taste.

  • Breathe for 5 seconds, hold your breath for 5 seconds, breathe out for 5 seconds

  • Find a space place 

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Local Shelters

Sanctuary of Hope, Shalom House Men’s Transitional Living Program

Local Shelters

  • Every evening volunteers prepare, serve, share dinner

https://catholiccharitiesks.org/shalom-house/ - 2601 Ridge Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102 

Shelter KC

  • Tornado shelter

  • Open 24 hours

https://www.shelterkc.org/ - 1520 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64108

City Union Mission 

  • MEN ONLY

  • Closes at 4

https://cityunionmission.org/ - 1108 E 10th St, Kansas City, MO 64106

Keeler Women's Club 

  • In person appointments, support groups and zoom classes

  • WOMEN ONLY

  • Closes at 4

https://www.mountosb.org/ministries/keeler-womens-center/ - 759 Vermont Ave Ste 100-B, Kansas City, KS 66101

Joyce Williams Shelter 

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233)

  • Open for 24 hours

https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/shelter/ks_della-gill-joyce-h-williams-center - 1219 N 13th St, Kansas City, KS 66102

Local Food Banks

Giving hope food pantry

Local Food Banks

https://www.givinghopekc.org/ 6640 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102

Central ave of hope

 https://www.centralavenuecenterofhope.org/ 11 N 15th St, Kansas City, KS 66102

Bridge of hope community church​​

https://www.bridgeofhopekc.org/ 1925 N 11th St, Kansas City, KS 66104

Mental Health Screening

Mental Health Screening

Mental Health America: https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/ 

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • ADHD

  • PTSD

  • Bipolar

  • Eating Disorder

  • Psychosis/Schizophrenia

  • Addiction

  • General Mental Health

Signs of Addiction

Signs of Addiction

  • Difficulties at school, disinterest in school-related activities, and declining grades

  • Poor work performance, being chronically late to work, appearing tired and disinterested in work duties, and receiving poor performance reviews

  • Changes in physical appearance, such as wearing inappropriate or dirty clothing and a lack of interest in grooming

  • Altered behavior, such as an increased desire for privacy

  • Drastic changes in relationships

  • A noticeable lack of energy when performing daily activities

  • Spending more money than usual or requesting to borrow money

  • Issues with financial management, such as not paying bills on time

  • Changes in appetite, such as a decreased appetite and associated weight loss

  • Bloodshot eyes, poor skin tone, and appearing tired or run down

  • Defensiveness when asked about substance use

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