[Counselors] documentation for students threatening self harm

[OSRHEStudent Prep PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board]

Mid-Del has a framework we use that has a document probably similar to what you are talking about, except we have separated our form in to 2 documents: 1 is for self-harm and a 2nd form for suicidal ideation. These forms are in triplicate form so the parent receives one, the site counselor keeps one, and the other comes to me at the district-level to know what resources are needed or additional level of support depending on numbers. I keep the documents in a binder by site. This also helps with transition. We have been doing this now for 3 years and it has helped TONS in advocating on the what our sites need and the level of counseling support our students need. We tweak it each year depending on situations that arise and the “live and learn” moments.

I attached our packet to see what I mean. We typically do not keep them in the student’s cumulative folder, but instead our sites keep the documents in a folder or binder either I the counselor’s office or principal’s office. It does not automatically get sent through with records requests, but many times reach out to the site to make them aware. We have received some at sites with records that other districts send.

Meagan Bryant
Coordinator of Counseling
Mid-Del Public Schools
(405) 737-4461 ext. 1355
mbryant at mid-del.net<mailto:mbryant at mid-del.net>


We file that information in their medical file

Mrs. Dru Svitak, Elementary Counselor & District Test Coordinator
Watonga Public Schools
<mailto:dru.svitak at watonga.k12.ok.us> dru.svitak at watonga.k12.ok.us
Direct: (580) 623-4020
Main: (580) 623-5248
Fax: (580) 623-5238

Absolutely do NOT put in the cum file.
tldmedlpc at msn.com<mailto:tldmedlpc at msn.com>


QUESTION:
Hello All!

We have a letter that we have parents sign after conferencing with them when their child has threatened self harm.  The letter includes a list of local Resources and states that treatment is the parents choice and responsibility.

I am wondering what other schools use for documentation.

Do you file this in the students cumulative file?

Do you send this with other records if the student moves?

Thank you!
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