French Settlement High School
Lacy Blanchard, M.Ed.
School Counselor
15875 LA Highway 16
PO Box 130
French Settlement, LA 70733
Phone 225-698-3561
Fax 225-698-6458
School Counseling
In addition to academic advising and college and career counseling, the FSHS school counselor offers short-term personal/social counseling services upon request or referral. This service is not intended as a substitute for long-term mental health counseling, psychological therapy, diagnosis, or medication, which are not the responsibility of the school. It is the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian to determine whether additional or different services are necessary. Furthermore, should it be determined by the school counselor that more extensive services are necessary, it will be the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian to arrange outside counseling services. If it is requested that the counselor share information with a third party, such as a community counselor, psychiatrist, social services worker, physician, etc., the parent/legal guardian will need to sign a medical release form.
The school counselor will keep students’ disclosures and information confidential with some exceptions, including, but not limited to:
- the student expresses thoughts and/or plans to harm him/herself or someone else
- the student expresses and/or the counselor has suspicion of abuse/neglect against a minor child, elderly person, or dependent adult
- a court order is received directing the disclosure of information
- the student admits to or expresses intent to commit a crime
- necessary collaboration with other school staff (principal, teachers, etc.) for effective education/socialization
- necessary collaboration with parent/legal guardian
Short-term mental health counseling provided by the school counselor is considered a regular educational service provided by the school, and students may assent to participate. However, if you, the parent/legal guardian, DO NOT want the student to participate in school mental health counseling services, the parent/legal guardian must submit a signed letter to the counselor declining consent for mental health counseling.
RKM Behavioral Health
RKM Primary Care’s goal is to enhance the support of children and families by providing qualified, licensed therapists within the school setting. All students at the school have access to these services through referral and parental consent. The therapist will work with the administration, faculty and staff, families and most importantly, the students, to provide counseling services and address behavioral concerns. The therapist will: obtain appropriate consent from parent/guardian to work with the child, conduct screening and assessment, design appropriate treatment plan to meet the student’s needs, collaborate with other providers as needed to ensure comprehensive care, and make referrals to other resources as appropriate. The therapist will provide prevention, intervention, and crisis response tailored specifically to the student’s needs and may address: academic achievement, anger management, motivation, conflict resolution, parenting, coping with stress, relationships, divorce, social skills, grief and loss, school avoidance/tardiness, truancy, etc. To request services, pick up a consent form in the FSHS front office or call 225-695-3561 to request a consent form be sent home with your student.