[detour1]

Hi i had school last week and the school had a to meeting with my parents and myself and decided that i would benefit from outside counseling. the school is working on trying to find one that would be covered by mass heath. i also get ssi. i had a school psychologist last year but she retired but their are a few at my school still but the school refuses to give me a new one. it states in my iep i can have one if i request one. i did see one yeserday and asked if i could see her weekly but my teacher did not know. i am on ssi and have low income and not sure if i can afford going to counselling. is there any founding that could help me out ?

[jaynedough]

Hi detour1,
What you're dealing with sounds very frustrating. Were you given a reason that they aren't honoring your IEP? Your parents may have to go to the school board or maybe a local TV station. I know nothing about how things work in schools or in Massachusetts. One thing you or your parents might want to try is calling 211. It's a good starting point. Your local health department or Dept. Of Social Services may be able to point you in the right direction.

Like I said, I know nothing about your situation. I just hope that you can get the help you deserve.

[detour1]

Originally Posted by jaynedough

Hi detour1,
What you're dealing with sounds very frustrating. Were you given a reason that they aren't honoring your IEP? Your parents may have to go to the school board or maybe a local TV station. I know nothing about how things work in schools or in Massachusetts. One thing you or your parents might want to try is calling 211. It's a good starting point. Your local health department or Dept. Of Social Services may be able to point you in the right direction.

Like I said, I know nothing about your situation. I just hope that you can get the help you deserve.

Hi i have to stay away from my friend because he needs space and i was upset about it. school did not seem to care. i did see my guidance counselor yesterday. their said i need an outside counselor. i feel that i need a inside one too because of my issues i am having now.

[(JD)]

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