School Based Mental Health Counseling Services
What is Mental Health?
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
Services may include:
- Conducting one-on-one counseling sessions to address specific concerns and provide guidance.
- Facilitating group counseling sessions to enhance social skills, promote peer support, and build a sense of belonging.
- Performing comprehensive assessments to identify mental health needs and develop personalized intervention plans.
- Collaborating closely with teachers and staff to create a nurturing and inclusive school environment.
- Assisting families in accessing community resources and connecting them with appropriate support systems.
*All counseling cases begin with the school counselor *
*Contact your School Counselor and they will refer students for Mental Heath counseling as needed*
-The Mental Health Counselor will work collaboratively with students, families, and school staff to provide comprehensive support.
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- Persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, or irritability.
- Difficulty concentrating or a decline in academic performance.
- Withdrawal from social activities or friends.
- Changes in appetite or sleep patterns.
- Extreme mood swings or intense emotions.
- Engaging in self-destructive behaviors or expressing thoughts of self-harm.
- Experiencing significant life changes or traumatic events.
If You or Someone You Care About is in need of crisis assistance please contact:
GCAL or dial 988
What Are The Benefits Of School Based Mental Health Services?
Key Facts of Mental Health
Fast Facts
1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year
1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-34
- 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
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