Mental Health
The Mental Health Team at Lincoln Academy supports families and students with significant social/emotional needs related to the following areas:
Trauma, Crisis, Grief and Loss, Excessive Anxiety, Safety Issues, Extreme Behavioral Concerns, Depression, Assessment, and Family Support (resources).
Students are referred to the Mental Health Team via teacher, administrator, parent/guardian and/or self-referral.
Meet the Team
Moe Ellison
School Social Worker
School:
303-467-5363 ext. 7297
This is my second year at Lincoln Academy, and I am thrilled to be working with this community. I was born and raised in the Arvada, so it's exciting to be serving the children and families of where I grew up. I graduated from Denver University with my MSW and am passionate about mental health and the importance of social-emotional learning. I believe all students deserve mental health services curtailed to their own individual need. Most of my career has been working in child welfare, in multiple roles. The last ten years, I worked specifically with foster families and foster children. I also worked for several years in a residential setting, working with children and teens who have experienced significant trauma. I believe I carry a unique set of skills regarding trauma informed practices. This is my fourth year of working in the school setting, and I love working with the students. I believe every child deserves to be heard and supported.
I have two very active children, a son and a daughter, that attend school in Denver. In my spare time, I love taking walks with my family, going to the park, yoga, hiking, and hanging out with my friends and family who are my absolute support system
Matt Trowbridge
Krystal Jones
Social Worker
School:
303-467-5363 ext. 7240
I am thrilled to be on the Mental Health Team here at Lincoln Academy! I am originally from Richmond, VA where I pursued my Bachelors Degree in Social work at Longwood University. I immediately moved to Denver, CO following graduation and began my Masters Program at University of Denver. I completed my internship here at Lincoln Academy from 2018-2019 and obtained my MSW with a concentration in Child Welfare and certification in Animal Assisted Social work.
I am a strong advocate for individuals I work with and am always looking for ways to help strengthen their self-advocacy. I believe mental health services can positively impact a student’s learning experience and am always striving to create a safe and positive space for students. I have past experience in child protection casework, residential care and resourcing for adults with developmental disabilities.
In my free time, I enjoy all things outdoors! Hiking, camping, snowboarding, going to concerts and spending time with my pets. I am looking forward to having a great year! Go Lincoln Leopards!