Mental Health Resources and Services

  • Addressing the mental health needs of students in school is extremely important because 1 in 10 adolescents will have a mental health issue serious enough to impact their function at home or school, per the Association for Children's Mental Health.

    Does your student need additional assistance? View this flowchart for guidance on how to access mental health support in school. 
  • Counseling Resources and Hotline Numbers

  • Calm Down Center

    This year, more than ever, our students will need social emotional support from parents, teachers and other trusted adults in their lives.  Providing this support will help by validating their feelings and teach them new ways to regulate their emotions.  Developing "Calm Down Centers" at home and school is one way to give students the space and tools they need to practice ways to express the many feelings that they may be experiencing. 

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  • Agency Partners and Curriculum

    The WSD partners with several community agencies to provide classroom based prevention education and early intervention targeted services. The agencies currently supporting our schools are Youth In Need, Compass Health, Child Center, CHADS, KUTO, Preferred Family Healthcare and Safe Connections.

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  • Mindfulness Activities for Learners

    Mindfulness is the practice of bringing full awareness to the present rather than focusing on the past or future. Mindfulness activities help reduce stress and anxiety, raise self awareness, improve attention and focus, promote a sense of calm, and can improve cognitive performance.

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  • Common Mental Health Issues in School Age Children

    The ability to recognize when students are struggling with mental health concerns is important because these issues often develop during childhood or adolescence. They are treatable, and early detection and intervention strategies help improve resilience and the ability to succeed in school and life.

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