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Family & Student Support

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS FOR URGENT MATTERS:

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:  Dial 988
  • Crisis Services 24-Hours Crisis Hotline: (716)834-3131
  • Kids Helpline: (716)834-1144
  • National Parent Hotline: 1-855-427-2736; M-F 10am PST to 7pm PST
  • Spectrum CARES Team: (716)882-4357
    • Texting option: text the word “CONNECT” to (716)741-741
  • Community resources for many health, social, mental health, substance use and developmental disability services: Dial 211
  • Buffalo & Erie County 24-Hour Addiction Hotline:(716)831-7007

Akron Schools employs dedicated and caring school counselors, psychologists and social workers to support the social-emotional well-being of our students and staff. They are committed to supporting our students and school community. Please do not hesitate to contact any of these staff members with your questions or concerns.

Our dedicated support team is here to help, please contact us!

Antoinette Abrams

Native American Liaison

Britney Benthien

HS Guidance Counselor Last Names: A-K

Molly Bilinski

ELEM/MS Social Worker

Nicole Johnson

HS Guidance Counselor Last Names L-Z

Allyson Knapp

HS/MS Psychologist

Andrea Ludwig

Psychologist Intern

Heather Mann, EdM

HS/MS PAWS Coordinator

Tracy Martin

Elementary Counselor

Emily O'Connor

Elementary Psychologist

Leanna Parzych

Middle School Counselor

Jodi Patterson

HS Native American Coordinator

Brittany Smoke

MS Native American Liaison

Kim Sorrentino

HS/MS Psychologist