Counseling & Support

Student counseling services and mental health resources

Visit the LPSD Student Services site for more resources.

When to See a Counselor

A counselor or teacher can be a great help when you have personal problems. You may want to see a staff member if:

  1. You need someone to listen
  2. Things aren’t going well at home
  3. You feel sad, lonely, depressed, or unloved
  4. You’re worried about something
  5. You’re forming habits you would like to stop
  6. You’re having trouble saying “No” to your friends
  7. You need help getting along with others
  8. You would like to join a group to share thoughts and feelings about problems

College and Career Information

Your teachers or principal can help put you in contact with the district’s counselor when:

  1. You want information about making career choices, or need job information
  2. You need college or other post-high school information
  3. You need financial aid information
  4. You would like information on scholarships
  5. You need to request letters of recommendation
  6. You would like to use the AKCIS website
  7. You need information about yourself, your likes and dislikes, or help making informed decisions

Our counselor serves multiple sites.

Student Services Staff

Kacy Lou Leyba, Student Services Coordinator
Phone: (907) 931-6360

Patty McCasland, BBRCTE Career Guide & LPSD School Counselor
Phone: (585) 490-2709

Elisabeth Ludwig, LPSD Social Worker-in-Training
Phone: (907) 571-1211

Crisis Resources

If you or someone you know is in crisis:

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
  • Alaska 211: dial 211 for community resources
  • In an emergency, call 911
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