School Counseling – College Achieve Central Charter School

WE ENVISION SCHOLARS THAT DEMONSTRATE MASTERY OF BOTH CAREER & LIFE

A Network of Counselors

The College Achieve Public Schools counseling department supports all scholars’ academic and social/emotional development by inspiring students to reach their maximum potential by developing each child’s gifts and talents that will lead them to graduate from the top colleges and universities in the nation. As a network of counselors, we advocate and collaborate to foster a culturally responsive environment that cultivates lifelong learners in the areas of character development and college and career readiness activities. We achieve this goal by providing equitable access to data-driven and comprehensive counseling.

Since the implementation of the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, College Achieve Central Charter School continuously strives to address harassment, intimidation and bullying incidents in our schools. We continuously working diligently on fulfilling the requirements of the Act by improving our activities and programs at each school to support social and emotional awareness, plan extended activities for the “Week of Respect,” and continuously monitor to identifying trends in HIB reporting and so that we can address concerns as they are presented, and effort which is supported by having a Dean of Culture and Climate in each of our buildings. As part of our efforts to improve the school climate and culture of all our schools, we have hired additional school counselors to meet the needs of students and are implementing Second Step social-emotional curriculum in Grades K-8. We support the development of students’ self-regulation, problem solving skills, and conflict resolution strategies across all grade levels.

Please see our most recent HIB Grade Report here.

To report an incident of harassment, intimidation or bullying in our schools, report here.

For information pertaining to Guidance for Parents on the Anti‑Bullying Bill of Rights Act. Click here.

Please feel free to contact your child’s counselor to schedule an appointment to discuss any issues related to your child.

2023-2024 Network of Counselors
Halima Escort‑Moore	HIB Specialist \| College Counselor	hescortmoore@collegeachieve.org
Christopher Vitale	Anti‑Bullying Coordinator/Dean of Culture and Climate Grades K‑3	cvitale@collegeachieve.org
Melissa Charles‑Dalce	School Counselor	mcharlesdalce@collegeachieve.org
Laura Stanley	School Counselor	lstanley@collegeachieve.org
Jason Luke	School Counselor	jluke@collegeachieve.org
Norma Rivera	HIB Specialist \| School Counselor	nrivera@collegeachieve.org
Jessika Herrera	HIB Specialist \| Dean of Culture and Climate Grades 4‑8	j.herrera@collegeachieve.org

Services Provided

Academic Planning
Bullying Prevention
Career Readiness
Character Education
College Preparation
Community Resource Referrals
Conflict-Resolution
Counseling Referrals
Group Counseling
Parent Workshops

NJ 211

In the event of a community emergency 2-1-1 acts as a public information point for information in coordination with Emergency Management professionals. 2-1-1 responds immediately during times of crisis, to field calls regarding the crisis and to direct callers to services most appropriate for their needs.

2nd FLOOR

A confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey’s youth and young adults. We are here to help you find solutions to the problems that you face at home, at school or at play.

NAMI

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Parent Advice NJ

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Perform Care NJ

A resource provided by New Jersey Children’s System of Care for children and families in need ages 3-21 who may be experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties, developmental/intellectual disabilities, substance abuse, or trauma.

SAMHSA

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

he National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’re committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

Talk Now NJ

Addictions Hotline of New Jersey: Dial 211 or 1-800-238-2333 which provides trained clinically supervised telephone specialists who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to educate, assist, interview and/or refer individuals and families battling addictions. Calls are free and information shared is confidential.

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit Fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.

Meditation

5-Minute Meditation You Can Do Anywhere

Stress Management

Best ways to manage stress from Harvard Health Publishing – Harvard Medical School

Creative Healing Counseling

Creative Healing Counseling & Wellness Center is a private clinical practice offering mental health and wellness services.