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Mental Health Program

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Many children struggle with mental health challenges in silence, often feeling like they have no one to turn to. They may experience feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or isolation. Unlike adults, children may not always recognize when it's time to seek help, and some may feel embarrassed or ashamed about their mental health struggles. These are just a few reasons why we believe the role of school mental health professionals is crucial at FAMU DRS.
 
School mental health professionals play a vital role in helping students manage mental health challenges in healthy and constructive ways. They provide essential support to students and families, work to prevent school violence, assist with career planning, and much more. Collaborating closely with school counselors and student support services teams, our mental health professionals are dedicated to ensuring the well-being and success of every student and family at FAMU DRS.
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Building Resiliency - Resiliency Education Standards: Character, Personal responsibility, Mentorship and Citizenship, Critical thinking and Problem Solving. Resiliency toolkit: Dynamic resources for students, parents/caregivers, educators and community partners. Florida specific youth survey: Results on students' resiliency and behaviors will inform student instruction, resources, supports, and staff training. Resiliency education, civic and character education and life skills education: school districts provide 5 hours of data-driven instruction annually to students in grades 6-12 related to resiliency, character development, and mental health. Mental health assistance allocation and Florida safe schools assessment took: District funding and planning tools to strengthen school safety and support school staff training, services and resources. School staff training: 80% or more of school staff receive youth mental health awareness training.
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The FAMU DRS Mental Health Plan
The First Aid Approach to Mental Health Concerns | Psychology Today
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PK-12 Comprehensive School Counseling Plan - Hornell City School District
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FAMU DRS 2024-2025 Mental Health Training Plan
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For additional information regarding mental health services, contact:
 
FAMU DRS School Counselors
Director of Guidance/Counselor
Ms. Kay Wallace
Phone: 850.412.5930
 
Counselor
Ms. Keishia Mackey
Phone: 850.412.5930
 
School Social Worker and
Drop-out Prevention Specialist
Mrs. Yolanda Foxx-Palmer
Phone: 850.412.5930
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