Student Services
At Griswold High School, you're more than a number and more than an anonymous student in the crowd. With just over 500 students in grades nine through twelve, you're part of a close-knit community!
All GHS students have access to guidance counselors, academic support, and more. Faculty, Staff, Peers and Parents come together to serve the Griswold High School student body.
Student Services Staff
Christopher Champlin
Titles:
Director of Student Services, Director, Griswold Soule Street Academy
Email:
Titles that may sound new to you:
SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER
The School Security Officer’s role includes but is not limited to the following three functions: They first are keepers of the peace, as one would expect of law enforcement officers. They also serve to ensure a safe learning environment for the students, teachers, and administration. Second, they are counselors who provide guidance to students and act as links to support services inside and outside the school setting. Third, SRO's are teachers who provide schools with an additional resource in and outside the classroom, such as peer mediation and conflict resolution.
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) INTERVENTIONIST/STUDENT SUPERVISOR
The Student Supervisor is a member of our support staff and disciplinary/behavior intervention team who assists the administration in enforcing school rules; addressing disciplinary matters with students, teachers, and parents; as well as student supervision and safety.
Connections Advisory Program
The Griswold High School Advisory Program, Connections, supports the social, emotional, and academic development of each GHS student by providing on-going interaction with faculty members through discussion and planned activities in the classroom setting. Connections sessions occur at designated times throughout the school year.
Educational, Safety, Mental Health and Food Insecurity Resources
Please note: Public Act 21-116 requires each local and regional board of education to distribute the Support & Services information at least semi-annually, in September and May, to the parents and guardians of each student in the school district and to any student taking a course in health and safety, and make the link available on its website.
Parent and Student Resources for crisis intervention, outpatient counseling, grief and loss support, and more:
Crisis Intervention
Emergency Mobile Psych Services (EMPS): Dial 211 (24/7 support)
Mobile Outreach (DMHAS): (860)886-9302 (24/7 support)
The Trevor Project Helpline (LGBTQ+ support): (866)488-7386 (24/7 support)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988 or 1(800)273-8255 (24/7 support)
Suicide Prevention in Connecticut "Did you know?" Flyer
Mental Health or Suicide Crisis National and CT Hotlines PDF (English y Español)
Department of Children and Families
Urgent Crisis Center New London website
Outpatient Counseling
Outpatient Counseling tends to have long waiting lists. Based on your insurance provider, placing your name on multiple lists will expedite the process of seeing a therapist. We encourage you to reach out to your primary care physician for more information and referrals.
United Community and Family Services
- Jewett City Site: (860) 376-7040
- Norwich Health Center Site: (860) 892-7042
Grief and Loss
The Cove Center for Grieving Children in Cheshire, CT:
The mission at The Cove Center for Grieving Children is to provide hope and healing for grieving children/teens and their families, as well as training for the professionals who work with them. The Cove provides telehealth/virtual peer support groups for teens, school resources, camps, and other opportunities.
Additional Resources
Contact 211 for additional resources
Griswold PRIDE (Partnership to Reduce the Influence of Drugs for Everyone)
Griswold PRIDE's mission is to unite the citizens of Griswold in a partnership to create and foster a safe, drug-free environment for the entire community by preventing youth substance use and reducing adult substance abuse.
- Griswold PRIDE Facebook Page
- Resources: