Closing Screener Script

MEDIUM RISK

Thank you for opening up and talking with me today. As we come to the end of our time together, do you have any questions for me?

The thoughts and feelings you shared are normal. Everyone, your friends, fellow students, and adults go through tough times that can be stressful. Based on our discussion today, it sounds to me like you could use some additional support. The school social worker, [Name, if can be identified], will set up some time within the next 2 weeks to talk with you and see how they can help you.

Is that ok with you?

EITHER:

Student answers YES: Ok, great. In the meantime, keep in mind some of the people and activities we talked about today (if applicable) that can help you if you are feeling stressed out or feeling sad. Your school counselor is going to send you some information, so you know where to get support if you need it beyond what we discussed today. If you need any more support before you hear from the school social worker, remember that you can connect with [School Counselor contact]. The school is also going to let your parents know that we talked today. This is to make sure they know how you are feeling and can be a support to you too.

Just want to check in one last time to see if you have any other questions for me.

Ok, so glad we were able to connect today. Take care [Student Name]!

OR

Student answers NO or ambivalent: Can you tell me what concerns you have? Ok, I hear that this may be a challenge for you, but I really think that the school social worker can help you with all you are dealing with right now. It is ok to feel stressed out but seems like you need some help feeling better.

Your school counselor is going to send you some information, so you know where to get support if you need it beyond what we discussed today. If you need any more support before you hear from the school social worker, remember that you can connect with [School Counselor contact]. The school is also going to let your parents know that we talked today. This is to make sure they know how you are feeling and can be a support to you too.

Just want to check in one last time to see if you have any other questions for me.

Ok, so glad we were able to connect today. Take care [Student Name]!

HIGH RISK:

Thank you for opening up and talking with me today. Sounds like you are dealing with a lot right now. I am concerned about you and think that you need some additional support to talk about what is going on in your life right now. I am going to let the school know what we talked about today and get some additional help for you. The school will be contacting your parents to let them know what we talked about to help make sure we get you some additional help.

Do you have any questions for me?

Ok, there are a lot of people that care about you and are here to support you. Someone will be in touch with you today.