Student Wellness Resources, Social Workers, & Hotlines
The Willow School employs multiple social workers to promote the mental health and well-being of students at The Willow School.
Grades K-4: Monique Kerrigan
Grades 5-7: Michael Binder
Grades 8-12: Nina Quinn and Brittney Puyau
National Suicide & Crisis Hotline: Call or Text 988
If you have witnessed or been the victim of bullying or cyberbullying of any kind, please reach out to a teacher/administrator or one of our social workers above. There are also Student Reporting forms under the Student Information section of each campus's website, and a new anonymous Safe Schools Reporting system offered by Crimestoppers.
If you are concerned that someone under the age of 18 is being abused, call the Child Protection Hotline, 855-4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437) toll-free 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Willow School’s faculty and staff are all Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect. You can learn more about Mandated Reporters here.
If your family lives in any of the following conditions:
In a shelter
In a motel, campground due to a lack of alternative adequate accommodations
In a car, a park, an abandoned building, or a bus or train station
Doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship
Your school-age children may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act. If you believe your children may be eligible, contact Gina Dupart, the local liaison at 504-304-3960, or FamiliesInTransition@WillowSchoolNola.org to find out what services and supports may be available.

