About
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Hello and Welcome to Hatchet Mental Health! I am Ms. Krissy Melhiser, LCSW the Youth First Social Worker for Washington Community Junior High. I have created this website for students, parents, and staff to learn about mental health, local resources, and events.
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Services are FREE.
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Offer individual & group sessions.
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Promote awareness & prevention on relative topics.
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Connection to local resources & mental health services.
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Please reach out to me through the school or email.
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Youth First exists to transform and strengthen the lives of young people and their families through evidence-based programs that promote healthy behaviors, prevent substance abuse/use, and maximize student success.
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Children are our greatest treasure. They are our future.
-Nelson Mandela
Our Mission
Youth First’s mission is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success.
Our Vision
Youth First’s vision is communities supporting healthy, safe and successful youth and families.