Social Workers
MISSION
The York Social Work department is a key component of the York Student Services team. We work collaboratively with school personnel to provide the best learning experience for all students. Referrals come from a number of sources, including counselors, deans, teachers, parents, and students. Our unique graduate level training in social work enables us to understand and interpret the influence of the school, home, and community on children and helps us to identify the social and emotional issues that may be interfering with a student’s overall academic and social potential. Our services include crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, consultation with teachers and administrators, assessments, classroom presentations, student advocacy, and acting as liaisons to families in need of counseling, legal, medical, and financial services.
Social Worker |
Aligns with the following counselors/programs: |
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Nelly Aviña (EL Social Worker)
(630) 617-2404
navina@elmhurst205.org
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Diane Oliveros (EL Counselor) |
Olivia Ortiz
(630) 617-2421
oortiz@elmhurst205.org
|
Kara Dollaske |
Adam Decaire | |
Cathy Bendicsen (Class of 2025 & 2027) | |
Deirdre Devlin
(630) 617-2477
ddevlin@elmhurst205.org
|
Andrew Fuller |
Ryan Walz | |
Teri Finley
(630) 617-2470
tfinley@elmhurst205.org
|
Julie Feldkamp-Pradhan |
Keegan Maletich | |
Cathy Bendicsen (Class of 2024 & 2026) | |
Nathan Andrews
(630) 617-2413
nandrews@elmhurst205.org |
Students with courses in the Life Skills program and at the Bridges Transition Center |
Kristi Stone |
Bill Gardner |
Lisa Julian |
COMMON ISSUES THAT RESULT IN A SOCIAL WORK REFERRAL
- Depression
- Suicidal Ideation (1-800-SUICIDE, 1-800-273-TALK)
- Abuse/Neglect (1-800-25-ABUSE)
- Grief/Loss
- Sexual Assault/Rape (630-971-3927)
- Anxiety
- Substance Abuse
- Behavioral Concerns
- LGBTQ Issues
- Eating Disorders
- Anger Management
- School Transfer Issues
- Teen Pregnancy
- Parent/Child Conflict
- Student/Teacher Conflict
- Stress
- Attendance Problems
- Loneliness
- Alienation
- Drop in Grades
- Trauma
Most social work referrals result in short-term counseling. For students and families in need of more specialized or long-term treatment, the York Social Work Department has provided a list of outside referrals and services on this page. Please contact a York Social Worker for a confidential consultation in regard to the services you and your family members may need.
RESOURCES
Eating Disorder Referrals
Emergency Assessment Referrals
Teen Health and Pregnancy Referrals
Additional Specialty Referrals
For additional resources in the community, check out the DuPage County resource website here.
TIPS FOR FAMILIES
Executive Functioning Strategies for Parents