Description 🎓 & Student Wellness 🧠
The Athens‑Meigs Educational Service Center (AMESC) supports schools and students in Athens and Meigs counties, Ohio, by partnering with districts to improve academic achievement and support student well‑being. In addition to educational services, AMESC helps coordinate whole‑child supports, including social‑emotional learning, counseling partnerships in schools, behavioral health frameworks, and wraparound services that promote student success and mental health within the school environment.
Contact Information ☎️
📍 Address
21 Birge Drive
P.O. Box 40
Chauncey, OH 45719
📞 Main Phone
(740) 797‑0064
📠 Fax
(440) 578‑7330
🌐 Website
https://www.athensmeigs.com/
Hours of Operation 🕒
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Summer Hours (June 1 – July 31): 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Key Programs & Services 📘
AMESC provides or partners with local districts and agencies to support student wellness and success, including:
- 🧠 Whole Child Supports — Promotes social‑emotional learning, positive behavior supports, and student well‑being in schools.
- 📚 Educational Services — Curriculum support, special education coordination, and professional learning for educators.
- 👥 Collaborative Counseling Initiatives — Works with schools and community partners to integrate mental health supports within the school setting.
- 🧩 Related Services — Facilitates occupational/physical therapy and other related services for students as part of individualized education programs (IEP).
- 🧒 Early Learning & Preschool Support — Supports preschool readiness and social‑emotional development in young children.
Who Can Access Services 👨👩👧👦
- Students attending public schools in the AMESC service region (Athens & Meigs counties)
- Families and caregivers seeking school‑linked support services
- Local education professionals and districts working with AMESC partners
⚠️ Note: AMESC itself does not directly provide clinical mental health counseling like a clinic, but it helps coordinate wellness supports and partnerships that increase access to these services for students.
Cost
Services provided through AMESC are part of public education programs and are generally free to students enrolled in member school districts. Some partner services (e.g., therapy or community programs) may have their own cost structures.
Helpful Community Connections 💡
To expand mental health support beyond schools, families in the Athens‑Meigs region can also contact:
- Gallia‑Jackson‑Meigs ADAMH Board — Funds local mental health and addiction services in Meigs County.
- Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (Meigs County office) — Community behavioral health provider with counseling and support services.
📞 Meigs County Office: 605 General Hartinger Parkway, Middleport, OH • (740) 444‑5895 - Hopewell Health Centers — Offers behavioral health care integrated with primary care across multiple counties including Meigs.
