Support
Preferred Family Health: 314-729-7050
St. Louis Counseling: 314-544-3800
Online Resources:
Unicef: How Teenagers Can Protect Their Mental Health During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
18percent Coronavirus Mental Health Resources
St. Louis County Resources (including help with food, utilities, rent, and mental health)
Special School District’s Family Resource Page
If you need support and cannot wait, please use one of the crisis numbers below:
Youth Connection Helpline: Call (314) 819-8802 or text BHEARD to 31658
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Child Abuse and Neglect: 800-392-3738
For emergencies, please call 911
Counseling and Social Work Services
While conducting school virtually, WGHS school counselors and social workers will continue to support the academic, social and emotional, and post-secondary planning needs of our students. Our office hours are from 8:30-9:30am daily (for immediate attention) but we are available by phone or email throughout regular school hours. Please see our contact information below and reach out with any questions or needs you may have. Students can also request assistance by completing this form and their counselor will follow up with them.
Additionally, there are a number of outside agencies and organizations available to provide support to young people and their families during this difficult time. Below is a list of resources available to you and your family.
Virtual Counseling: Parents or guardians should call the numbers below to set up services.
CHADS Coalition: 314-952-8274
College & Career Counselors
Jennedy Lombard
(Department Chair)
(Last Names L-Z)
Phone: 314.963.6400
Ext: 11915
lombard.jennedy@wgmail.org
Ellen Silverstrand
(Last Names A-K)
Phone: 314.963.6400
Ext: 11909
silverstrand.ellen@wgmail.org
Social Workers
Anne Gibbs, LCSW
Social Worker
314-918-4154
gibbs.anne@wgmail.org
Ann Marie Guntli, LCSW
SSD Social Worker
314-918-4058
guntli.ann@wgmail.org
Missy Showalter, LCSW
Social Worker
(WGHS Mondays & Wednesdays)
showalter.melissa@wgmail.org
School Counselors
Ellen Dorsey
(Last Names A-D)
Ext: 11916
dorsey.ellen@wgmail.org
Ken Winingham
(Last Names E-K)
Ext: 11914
winingham.ken@wgmail.org
Cassie Aschinger
(Last Names L-Ri)
Ext: 11912
aschinger.cassie@wgmail.org
Bianca Haghighi
(Last Names Ro-Z)
Ext: 11913
haghighi.bianca@wgmail.org
Richard Cusumano
Webster Academy
504 Coordinator
cusumano.richard@wgmail.org