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Mental Health Specialist

What is the role of the Mental Health Specialist?

The school Mental Health Specialist (LCSW, ASW, MFT, AMFT) provides direct and indirect mental health support to students experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their performance in school. We provide behavioral and emotional counseling to individual students in the settings of short-term therapy, groups, crisis intervention services, student case management and family support services, as needed. The Mental Health Specialist facilitates communication between students and their families, schools and community agencies and providers.

 

Meet the North Tahoe School Mental Health Specialist!

Paige Lundquest

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Tahoe Truckee USD
Department(s)
Mental Health Specialists
Title(s)
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Contact Information

Work Email
(Primary)
Mobile Phone
  x22136

Education

Degree(s)
Masters Degreee, Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, Sofia University 2022

Other Information

Biography

Paige Lundquest is a dedicated Mental Health Specialist at North Tahoe School, where they support students in navigating the challenges of adolescence with compassion and care. With training in counseling, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed practices, [Name] helps students build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and strengthen their sense of belonging both in and outside the classroom. They are passionate about fostering a safe, supportive environment where every student can thrive.

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If you observe warning signs and need to seek help, consult your healthcare provider or mental health professional. In life-threatening situations, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room. In a crisis, you can call or text 988 (for English or Spanish) to be connected to trained counselors in the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. For TTY users, use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.