Personal/Social Counselors
The Bishop Watterson High School community is committed to the overall health and wellness of all of our students and their families. Please use this page as a resource for any mental health or wellness needs you or your student may have. The information provided on this website should not be used as a substitute for treatment with a trained professional. If you or your child is experiencing a mental health emergency at this time please contact the appropriate agency.
For those under the age of 18 please contact the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Suicide Hotline at (614) 722-1800.
For those 18 or over please contact NETCARE at (614) 276-2273
If at any time you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact your child’s guidance counselor.
Personal and Social Counseling Staff
Zach Johnson, MSW, LSW
Student Wellness Counselor
(614) 268-8671 ext. 270
Amanda Mensah, MSW, LSW
Student Wellness Counselor
(614) 268-8671 ext. 278
Vaping: Get the Facts
Surgeon General Declares Vaping an Epidemic
The Truth Initiative has a free text message quit support program. Text “QUIT” to (202) 804-9884. For more information, click here.
Vaping and Oral Health: It’s Worse Than You Think
Click here for a Today Show story about the vaping epidemic.
Syntero: Care Council and Support
Syntero provides evidenced based therapeutic treatment and counseling services to children and adolescents. Syntero offers support groups for grief, loss, and trauma. Syntero has programs for adolescents and families struggling with addiction and behavioral issues
Dublin: (614) 889-5722
Mill Run: (614) 457-7876
Is a general phone number that will direct children and/or families in crisis to specific agencies/programming to meet their unique needs. Assists with medical care, food, WIC, education, homelessness, unemployment, etc.
Choices is Central Ohio’s only domestic violence shelter and hotline, providing safety and services to Columbus area women, children, and men affected by domestic abuse.
(614) 224-4663
Youth Mentoring Services
OSU STAR House, starhouse.ehe.osu.edu
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Ohio, www.bbbscolumbus.org/
Mental Health Services
Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Support
https://sheriff.franklincountyohio.gov/programs/operation-street-smart-drug-education.cfm
Suicide Prevention
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Myths About Suicide: Depression is a Sign of Weakness
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Myths About Suicide: Moving Beyond Common Misconceptions
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Myths About Suicide: Correcting Mental Health Stigma
Children, Teens and Suicide Loss
Supporting Children and Teens After a Suicide Death
Suicide Prevention Hotline Call: (800) 273-TALK (8255)