Counseling Corner
This is a site dedicated to helping anticipate and address common middle school issues.
Safe2Help
Safe2Help Illinois provides a confidential way for students, staff and D26 families to share school safety concerns. 24/7. Its Ways To Get Help page is a directory of specialized hotlines, and other sections of its website provide practical steps for dealing with depression or helping a distraught friend. The checklist called 20 Questions To Ask Yourself If You Feel Like Giving Up can help a teenager overcome a bout of anxiety or depression.
You can access Safe2Help by
- calling 844-4-SAFEIL,
- texting SAFE2(72332)
- emailing help@safe2helpIL.com
Click this link to access helpful tools and information on navigating the unique experiences of middle school life. Our counseling team is here to provide guidance and additional support whenever needed.

Mr. Jokiel
nathan.jokiel@cary26.org
Ms. ReCupido
erin.recupido@cary26.org
Ms. Piepenbrink
amanda.piepenbrink@cary26.org
Mrs. Aherne
jenny.aherne@cary26.org
