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Lake Shore Central School District

Home of the Eagles

Counseling & Mental Health

Counseling & Mental Health

Supporting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of every Lake Shore Eagle.

In Case of Crisis

Spectrum CARES Team (24/7)

(716) 882-4357

Confidential youth crisis response. Staff can meet you anywhere in Erie County and provide transport to ECMC if necessary.

Suicide Prevention: 9-8-8

Crisis Services WNY: (716) 834-3131

Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741-741

Chautauqua County Hotline: 1-800-724-0461

Student Check-In

Let your building counselor know how you are doing via these secure forms.

High School Counseling Staff

Greg Tomasik

12th Grade Counselor | (716) 926-2325

gregory.tomasik@lscsd.org

Heather Boncore

11th Grade Counselor | (716) 926-2324

heather.boncore@lscsd.org

Vanessa Manney

10th Grade Counselor | (716) 926-2326

vanessa.manney@lscsd.org

Steve Brown

9th Grade Counselor | (716) 926-2322

steve.brown@lscsd.org

Katherine Dziewa

Social Worker (9-12) | (716) 926-2234

katherine.dziewa@lscsd.org

Middle School Counseling Staff

James Michael

Team Unity (Gr. 6, 8) | (716) 926-2423

james.michael@lscsd.org

Leslie Grimaldi

Team Evolution (Gr. 6, 7) | (716) 926-2422

leslie.grimaldi@lscsd.org

Elementary Counseling Staff

Mackenzie Mead

A.J. Schmidt | (716) 926-2181

mackenzie.mead@lscsd.org

Jessica Phillips

Highland | (716) 926-2323

jessica.phillips@lscsd.org

Samantha Edinger

J.T. Waugh | (716) 926-2297

samantha.edinger@lscsd.org

Aleah McAfee

Social Worker (JTW) | (716) 926-2795

aleah.mcafee@lscsd.org

Laura Wheeler

Psychologist (JTW) | (716) 926-2237

laura.wheeler@lscsd.org

Second Step (K-5 SEL)

Free family resources for feelings management and empathy.

Visit the Second Step Website
Activation Key: SSPE FAMILY68

Video Stories for Kids