Mental Health Services

KINGS PARK OFFICE OF PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES

Dr. Danielle Colby-Rooney; Deputy Superintendent 
Ms. Laurie Tosi, Assistant Administrator for Pupil Personnel Services
(631) 269-3319

MEET OUR AMAZING KINGS PARK CSD PSYCHOLOGISTS!

Dr. Karen DeFalco (Fort Salonga Elementary)
Ms. Allyson Parla (ParkView Elementary)
Mr. Justin Schiavone (RJO Intermediate)
Ms. Krystin Santangelo (WTR Middle School)
Ms. Claire Larkin (KPHS)
Mr. Marc Horowitz (KPHS)

Our amazing school psychologists are specially trained professionals who support students’ academic, social emotional and behavioral success. Working in partnership with families, teachers and school staff they foster a safe, and supportive learning community where all students can thrive. Our school psychologists utilize data driven practices to identify student strengths and needs, promote positive mental health and ensure that every student has access to the support needed in school and beyond.

How School Psychologists Support the School Community

School psychologists are valuable members of the Kings Park CSD educational team. They collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, school social workers, counselors, and other specialists to create supportive learning environments where every student can succeed. Their work may include:

• Partner with families, teachers, and administrators to support student learning and well-being.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to help identify students' educational and behavioral needs.
• Develop strategies and interventions to improve academic achievement and social-emotional development.
• Provide individual and group counseling for students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
• Consult with educators to promote positive classroom environments and effective instructional practices.
• Support crisis prevention, intervention, and recovery efforts to promote school safety.
• Assist in developing and monitoring individualized education programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans.
• Promote positive school climate, student resilience, and mental health through prevention and early intervention services.

MEET OUR AMAZING KINGS PARK CSD SOCIAL WORKERS!

Ms. Wendy Hartill (ParkView Elementary)
Ms. Katherine Koester (Fort Salonga Elementary)
Ms. Lynne Landron (RJO Intermediate School)
Mr. Anthony Cogliano (WTR Middle School)
Ms. Janine Simpson (KPHS)
Ms. Andrea Doelger (KPHS)

Our amazing KPCSD School Social Workers are here to help students thrive in and out of the classroom. They are highly trained mental health professionals who partner with students, families, teachers, and community organizations to support students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being.

Our School Social Workers serve as an important bridge between home, school, and the community, helping families navigate challenges and ensuring students have the tools and resources they need to be successful.

How School Social Workers Support Our School Community

School social workers are valuable members of the Kings Park CSD educational team. They collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, school psychologists, counselors, and other specialists to create supportive learning environments where every student can succeed. Their work may include:

• Supporting students individually and in small groups
• Implementing SEL lessons to assist students in building healthy friendships and demonstrating positive social skills
• Helping students manage conflicts and strengthen communication skills
• Assisting students and their families in navigating life changes, grief, or other challenges
• Increasing student school engagement and academic success
• Participating in multidisciplinary and special education teams
• Contributing to student evaluations and social developmental histories
• Helping develop positive behavior intervention plans
• Supporting staff through collaboration, consultation, and professional learning opportunities
• Coordinating resources, advocating for students’ needs, and providing access to community partners 

We’re Here To Help

Whether your child is experiencing academic challenges, social difficulties, emotional concerns, or significant life changes, the Kings Park CSD School Social Work team is here to help. We believe that strong partnerships between families, schools, and the community create the best opportunities for every student to learn, grow, and succeed!

Social Emotional Programming

Ruler Program

The Kings Park CSD is committed to supporting the social and emotional well being of every student through the implementation of the Yale RULER program and the Zones of Regulation Framework. These evidence based programs assist students in the development of their emotional intelligence by learning to Recognize, Understand, Label, Express, and Regulate their emotions in order to achieve academic, social emotional and behavioral success.

Utilizing tools such as the Mood Meter and supporting principles from the Zones of Regulation, students identify their emotions and physical states and develop strategies for self regulation. They further develop their self awareness, empathy, positive relationships, decision making and resilience to allow for life long success.  

"Little Spot of Feelings and Emotions" 

The Kings Park CSD would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to Kings Park SEPTA, Fort Salonga PTA and ParkView PFA for the donation of "A Little Spot of Feelings & Emotions" series for our K-3 students.

Kings Park Mental Health Wellness Resources

Please take some time to enjoy our KPCSD Mental Health Classroom! Please click on the "Kings Park Mental Health Wellness Resources" hyperlink above to find social-emotional resources for students, parents, and teachers grades K-12.

**NEW RESOURCES**
Crisis Text Line (CTL)

A 24/7 text-based crisis counselor support. 

DASH; FAMILY SERVICE LEAGUE

(COS) SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITIES OF SOLUTIONS (see link below):

Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD) Treatment Referral List- Updated 7/29/2020

EMERGENCIES

CPEP Program at Stony Brook; (631) 444-6050

John T. Mather Psychiatric ER; (631) 472-1320 ext. 4360

Mental Health Hot Line; (631) 952-3333

Mobile Crisis Team; (631) 952-3333

Response Hot Line; (631) 751-7500

Suicide Prevention Lifeline; (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Talbot House 24-hr Substance Abuse Crisis; (631) 589-4144

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 24-hr Hot Line; (631) 360-3606

Child Protective Services (CPS); (800) 342-3720

Suffolk County Department of Social Services; (631) 854-9100

Crisis Intervention Adult Protective Services; (631) 854-3195

Stony Brook Child Psychiatry; (631) 444-5433

ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS

Horizons Counseling and Education; (631) 360-7578

Outreach Project Residential; (631) 231-3232

Outreach Project Outpatient; (631) 286-0700

Mather Hospital Outpatient; (631) 331-8200

Mather Hospital Partial; (631) 473-3877

Family Service League; (631) 399-9225

St. Charles Hospital Inpatient Detox/Rehab; (631) 474-6233

Kings Park in the Know