Welcome to the Counselor’s Corner at Greater Ohio Virtual School!Our goal is to help each of our students reach his or her full potential by addressing academic, career, and personal/social needs. No child should “fall through the cracks.” We offer a variety of school counseling services to meet our goal, including one-on-one meetings, small counseling groups on specific topics, and large group interventions. As a virtual school, we champion the use of technology to reach our students and their families. Though highly accessible in person, by phone, and through email, we also have the ability to provide support via the GOVS Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) and through video chat platforms. Junior high and high school can be a difficult time for young people while they gain both independence and responsibility. We are here to serve as guides, helping students to navigate as they determine what pathway might lead them toward their future. Obstacles will inevitably arise and we hope to work together to overcome what might stand in the way of their success.
Explore possible careers, plan your pathway, learn how to fund your education, and find a job in your area of interest. Save all of your information in a virtual "backpack" where it may be expanded upon as you examine options and make choices regarding your future.
Take a 10 minute, all picture quiz to determine possible career matches, watch video interviews of professionals in different industries, get details on career requirements, and view school and job profiles.
Search for colleges based on your test scores and/or GPA. Take a look at college selectivity, tuition, admission, graduation and application deadline data all in one place.
Seniors applying to college for the following school year will need to apply for financial aid at each university they are applying to in order to know what aid they can receive from that institution. This means that a student/parent will need to understand the financial aid process and apply for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Currently, the FAFSA application opens annually on October 1st.
In order to apply on the FAFSA, a student and guardian MUST both have an FSA ID (the link is below). The FSA ID is essentially a signature that is unique to each person. The following links are available for you to gain more knowledge about this process. As always, please call Julie Burke (counselor for students with last names A-L) or Joanna Manchak (counselor for students with last names M-Z) if you have additional questions. We will be glad to assist you in this process.
A comprehensive list of the most commonly requested phone numbers in Warren County and links to organization websites. Find local services such as food pantries, counseling/mental health agencies, transportation, employment support, assitance with clothing and housing, etc.
The following free apps ARE NOT designed to replace therapy if it is needed, but they may be used as tools to assist students in working through personal struggles.
Act Coach (iOS)
Use awareness excercises to work through negative thoughts and feelings. Focus on mindfulness.
Breathe2Relax (iOS and Android)
Teaches users how to do diaphragmatic breathing to reduce stress. Also includes educational videos and logs to record stress levels.
Depression CBT Self-help Guide (Android)
Monitor mood, learn about depression and its treatments, and try guided relaxation.
Happify (iOS)
Play games, complete activities, and work through gratitude prompts to reduce stress and negative thoughts.
Mindshift (iOS and Android)
Helps users tune into their body's signals to manage stress through on screen prompts.
Operation Reach Out (iOS and Android)
Designed to prevent suicide. Create a profile that includes emergency contacts, safety plans, along with reminders for medication and appointments. It also uses GPS to locate mental health care facilities nearby should a user enter into crisis mode.
PTSD Coach (iOS and Android)
Linked to support services, this app helps those with PTSD symptoms work on issues such as insomnia, anger, anxiety and alienation.
Quit Pro (iOS and Android)
Monitors cravings, identifies triggers and calculates the money saved by resisting the temptation to smoke.
Stop, Breathe, Think! (iOS and Android)
Cultivate mindfulness to improve mood, lower stress and increase happiness
LGBTQ Support:
GLBT National Help Center for Youth: 1-800-246-7743