Mental Health Services

In this Tier 3 session, the counselor meets one-on-one with a 9th-grade student’s family to explore community resources and mental health services. Over 25 minutes, families learn to navigate personalized service pathways and create a follow-up plan, empowering them with support networks beyond school.

This lesson explores how contributing to the community can enhance mental and social health. Students will engage in activities that highlight the benefits of community involvement, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. This lesson is important as it encourages students to understand the positive impact of social connections and community service on their well-being.

A small-group workshop guiding 5th-grade parents through local mental health services and collaboration with schools. Builds strong home–school partnerships and community trust in just one 60-minute session.

This 1-session lesson for high school students builds mental health awareness through interactive presentations, peer discussions, and an engaging activity, helping students recognize challenges and support each other.

This lesson aims to raise mental health awareness among parents of middle school students, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2025. It provides essential knowledge and strategies to support their children's mental well-being in a 10-minute session, including a lesson plan and a parent handout.

A lesson that introduces families to mindfulness practices, including guided meditation, breathing exercises, mindfulness activities, journaling for reflection, and group discussion.

In this 5-session, 30-minute unit for grades 5–8, students deepen mental health awareness by identifying personal strengths and challenges and crafting a persuasive mental health public service announcement. Through reflective activities, collaborative brainstorming, and iterative feedback, students will develop, storyboard, and present a polished PSA to promote coping strategies and resilience.

A collection of three 30-minute Tier 2 counseling sessions for middle schoolers to kick off the school year confidently, build community, set personal goals, and manage stress. Includes fully scripted lesson plans, slides, activities, and handouts so counselors can deliver engaging support with minimal prep.

A 15-minute one-on-one SEL assessment for 3rd graders to reflect on their emotions, coping strategies, and support needs at the end of the school year. This session helps identify each student’s social-emotional strengths and areas for growth, informing personalized Tier 3 supports.

An individualized plan for families needing intensive social service navigation, providing tailored contacts, schedules, and follow-up plans to empower 9th grade families. This Tier 3 lesson supports one-on-one engagement over a 30-minute session, guiding families through community resources and service navigation.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 workshop, teachers learn key warning signs of student suicide risk, safe messaging practices, and referral protocols. This session equips educators with practical strategies to create a proactive, supportive classroom environment.

A 30-minute individualized session introducing 7th graders to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, focusing on mindfulness and emotion regulation. This session helps students develop tools to manage intense emotions and improve coping strategies. Tier 3 support for students needing personalized emotional health instruction.

In this one-session 45-minute workshop, high school teachers will explore how social connectedness and a positive school climate can bolster student mental health and prevent suicide. By understanding key research and practical strategies, educators will leave equipped to foster inclusive, supportive environments in their classrooms.

This 15-minute individual Tier 3 lesson guides a secondary student in designing a concise mental health screener to triage referrals into Tier 2 group or Tier 3 one-on-one counseling. It empowers the student to craft clear, targeted questions for quick identification of support needs, ensuring swift and appropriate district mental health services.

This lesson is designed to educate parents on recognizing signs of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety in teenagers. Understanding these signs is crucial for early intervention and support. The session will be conducted in English and Spanish, catering to teen parents, and will include a variety of engaging components to ensure comprehensive learning.

This 60-minute individual lesson guides an 11th grade student through exploring community volunteer opportunities, setting personal social-emotional growth goals, and reflecting on their progress. By engaging in hands-on community exploration, students build summer social-emotional skills, self-awareness, and civic responsibility.

In this 90-minute Tier 1 session, parents will learn mindfulness and calming strategies to strengthen family well-being. This workshop equips caregivers with practical techniques to manage stress, enhance emotional connection, and create a calmer home environment.

This lesson aims to provide students with coping strategies and create clear channels for communication to help them process recent unsettling events. By engaging in a trauma-informed discussion and inquiry-based activities, students will learn to express their feelings and concerns in a safe environment. This lesson is crucial in helping students feel more secure and supported, both at school and at home.

This lesson aims to provide students with coping strategies and create clear channels for communication to help them process recent unsettling events. By engaging in a trauma-informed discussion and inquiry-based activities, students will learn to express their feelings and concerns in a safe environment. This lesson is crucial in helping students feel more secure and supported, both at school and at home.

This interactive lesson for 9th graders focuses on mental health through engaging activities and discussions, without the emphasis on physical exercise. Students will explore stress management and emotional well-being through creative and reflective exercises, making mental health education accessible and relatable.

This lesson aims to engage the whole school in mental health awareness through interactive activities and games. It's designed to foster a supportive environment where students learn about mental health in a relatable and empowering way. Suitable for a single 30-minute session, this lesson will help students understand the importance of mental health and how to support themselves and others.

In this 30-minute one-on-one coaching session, teachers will learn how to identify, access, and utilize emotional, behavioral, and crisis resources for students in immediate need. This personalized support builds teacher confidence in supporting students’ mental health and prepares them to respond effectively during critical moments.

In this 30-minute one-on-one coaching session, teachers will learn how to identify, access, and utilize emotional, behavioral, and crisis resources for students in immediate need. This personalized support builds teacher confidence in supporting students’ mental health and prepares them to respond effectively during critical moments.

In this engaging 30-minute session, 7th graders learn to curate and create a resource guide for their parents, helping families connect with academic, social, and emotional supports. Students practice research, collaboration, and communication skills, and produce a take-home packet that empowers parents to find help when they need it.

This lesson focuses on building family communication and support networks to help overcome feelings of overwhelm. Through interactive activities and discussions, students and their parents will learn strategies to communicate effectively and support each other. This lesson is important as it fosters a supportive home environment, which is crucial for the emotional well-being of students.

In this 6-session individual support series, a 4th grade student will build skills in emotion regulation, growth mindset, and positive self-talk. Each 30-minute session offers structured activities, readings, games, and reflective exercises tailored to IEP needs, empowering the student to navigate emotions and develop resilience.

A 50-minute individualized coaching session for 8th grade students to help families identify strengths and develop coping strategies. This Tier 3 lesson provides targeted support for students facing personal or academic challenges, guiding them through self-reflection and action planning.

A 30-minute mental health awareness lesson for 9th graders focused on understanding emotions, recognizing stress, and exploring coping strategies. This Tier 1 lesson helps students build resilience and empathy, providing essential life skills for managing well-being.

A three-session individualized coaching program guiding a overwhelmed mother with bipolar disorder to actively listen to her child’s feelings and manage her mental health. This Tier 3 intervention focuses on practical skills, self-care strategies, and communication exercises to strengthen the parent-child bond and support emotional well-being.

This workshop engages parents in learning about wellness strategies they can apply at home. It includes presentations, hands-on activities, and a Q&A session to ensure parents leave with practical tools and knowledge. This lesson is important as it empowers parents to foster a healthy environment at home, benefiting both their well-being and that of their children.

This lesson focuses on promoting wellness and emotional well-being among elementary and middle school students. Through a combination of discussion, video, and activities, students will explore the importance of being active, understanding emotions, and developing healthy habits. This lesson is crucial as it helps students build a foundation for mental health awareness and social-emotional skills, which are essential for their overall development and success.

Fostering a strong partnership between home and school to support student punctuality through enhanced communication and shared goals.

In this 90-minute Tier 1 session, parents will learn strategies to support their children’s emotional readiness for school, fostering confidence, resilience, and positive school experiences. This lesson empowers caregivers with practical tools, hands-on activities, and discussion for home application.

This 30-minute 4th grade lesson introduces students to mental health awareness through simple mindfulness activities and discussions, empowering them with strategies to understand and manage their emotions in everyday life.

A one-on-one, 30-minute session for a 14-year-old student experiencing hidden mental health challenges in a tense home environment. The student will learn self-awareness, practice coping strategies, and create a personalized plan to manage voices and difficult emotions.

In these two 30-minute group sessions, alternative high school students will explore how family dynamics, conflicts, and changes can influence mental health, developing insight and coping strategies. Understanding these connections empowers students to support their own well-being and that of their peers.

In this 60-minute PD session, high school teachers will explore strategies to promote social connectedness and foster a positive school climate, using the JED Foundation’s comprehensive approach to student mental health and suicide prevention. This session equips educators with practical activities and reflection tools to strengthen relationships, build community, and create safe, supportive learning environments. Audience: 30 teachers, Tier 2 group support.

A 30-minute 8th grade Tier 1 lesson on mental health awareness to help students recognize and understand their emotions, reduce stigma, and learn basic coping strategies. This lesson builds empathy, promotes self-care, and fosters a supportive classroom community.

In this 30-minute one-on-one session, the teacher guides a 12th grader through self-assessment, coping strategies, and goal-setting to support their mental health. This individual Tier 3 intervention builds self-awareness and equips students with personalized tools to manage stress and emotions.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 7th graders, students will learn about mindfulness and mental health awareness through interactive activities and reflection. This engaging session builds self-awareness and stress-management skills essential for academic success and personal well-being.

In this one-session small-group counseling module, 7th graders and their caregivers learn to build emotional safety during family dialogues. Students will practice active listening techniques and create trusting spaces for sharing feelings, equipping families with communication skills that strengthen relationships.

In this 90-minute workshop, parents will learn effective strategies for partnering with teachers to support their child’s learning. This interactive session emphasizes open communication, mutual respect, and collaborative goal-setting to strengthen the home-school connection.

This lesson introduces 8th graders to the basics of mental health, focusing on recognizing signs of depression, anxiety, and substance use, and providing tools to improve mental health. It's crucial for students to understand these concepts to support themselves and others, and to know when and how to seek help. The lesson is designed for one 45-minute session, making it accessible and impactful for all students.

This individualized support guide equips a 7th grade student with personalized coping strategies and crisis response steps to build resilience and emotional regulation. Through targeted coaching and self-reflection activities in one 20-minute session, the student will develop a practical toolkit for managing stress and anxiety

A one-on-one 30-minute counseling session for a 9th grader focused on building trust and emotional safety. This Tier 3 resource includes a detailed lesson plan, counselor-student dialogue script, a reading on understanding emotional safety, and personal reflection journal prompts to guide the session.

A collaborative session for school leadership teams to identify and chart existing supports and stressors within their building, increasing awareness of climate hotspots and informing trauma-informed strategies. This single 45-minute session equips adults with actionable insights to improve school climate.

This lesson introduces 7th and 8th graders to the concept of mental health, focusing on common challenges like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Students will learn to recognize these issues in themselves and others, gain basic tools for managing emotions, and understand how to seek help for themselves or friends. This is a crucial lesson for May Mental Health Awareness Month, aiming to empower students with knowledge and resources for mental well-being.

In this one-session, 30-minute social work consult, teachers and the social worker will collaborate to develop classroom accommodations and supports for a disengaged 6th-grade student who sometimes destroys his learning materials. This plan will equip educators with practical strategies to boost engagement, reduce disruptive behaviors, and create a supportive math environment.

One-on-one Tier 3 support for a 6th grade student to reflect daily on emotions and behaviors using guided tools. This 20-minute session empowers self-awareness, tracks progress, and informs targeted feedback to improve emotional regulation.

This four-session unit guides teens through understanding suicide, recognizing warning signs, and learning intervention techniques using the ACT framework and art therapy. It’s a Tier 1 classroom lesson for 25 minutes per session, equipping all students with critical mental health awareness and creative coping skills.

An engaging presentation and interactive session for families to explore the critical impact of home support on student success. This high school, 50-minute, Tier 1 classroom lesson underscores why home engagement fuels academic growth and provides educators with everything needed for implementation.

This lesson introduces 8th-grade students to the basics of mental health awareness, focusing on recognizing common struggles like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. It aims to equip students with basic tools to manage these feelings and encourage them to support each other and seek help when needed. This single 45-minute session is crucial for fostering a supportive and informed classroom environment.

A 90-minute Tier 1 workshop for parents on building empathy in children with behavioral needs, equipping families with practical strategies to strengthen emotional connections and promote supportive home environments.

In this 15-minute, one-on-one session for a 7th grader experiencing depression and communication conflict with her mom, the counselor will explore feelings, set small goals, and practice self-compassion skills. This Tier 3 support fosters emotional safety and empowers the student to define next steps for dialogue when ready.

A personalized 30-minute one-on-one session for 9th graders with the social worker to develop self-advocacy skills. The student will identify personal needs, practice respectful communication, and create a SMART goal-based action plan. This targeted support builds confidence and independence for academic and social challenges.

A one-session, 30-minute individual counseling lesson for 6th graders focused on mental health counseling and building personal coping strategies. This Tier 3 lesson helps students identify emotions, learn coping tools, and practice self-talk to manage stress and anxiety.

In this 90-minute group session, parents will learn practical mindfulness and calming strategies to support their families’ emotional well-being. This session empowers parents with tools they can use at home to create a more peaceful and connected family environment.

A three-session individual support series for 6th–7th graders focused on understanding and reducing self-harm behaviors. Through guided reflection, coping skill practice, and personalized safety planning, students will build healthier strategies and a supportive toolkit. Each 30-minute session is tailored to one-on-one instruction under a Tier 3 MTSS model.

This lesson focuses on providing leaders aged 13-18 with tools and strategies to manage stress and promote mental well-being. Through workshops and group discussions, leaders will learn practical techniques to cope with stress and maintain mental health.

Students will create a personalized mental health toolkit. This activity empowers students to identify and utilize resources to support their mental well-being. This lesson is important as it helps students recognize the importance of mental health and equips them with practical tools to manage stress and emotions. Designed for 8th-grade students, this session will last 60 minutes and is part of a Tier 2 group support intervention.

A 30-minute individual support session guiding 8th graders through understanding and coping with grief. This session helps students recognize grief emotions, learn healthy coping strategies, and create personal action plans for emotional support. Appropriate for Tier 3 one-on-one counseling.

Focuses on providing support strategies for students facing behavioral challenges in a high school setting. This resource equips educators with the tools to create positive behavioral change through evidence-based practices.

A one-on-one discussion session designed to support a 5th grade student in crisis by helping them articulate feelings, recognize triggers, and identify trusted adults. This Tier 3 intervention builds emotional awareness, safety planning, and keeps the student connected to support sources.

This is a one-on-one, 30-minute session designed for an 8th-grade student experiencing selective mutism. Through supportive rapport-building, coping strategy introduction, and gradual verbal practice, the student will gain confidence in speaking. This Tier 3 individual support helps the student develop essential communication skills for social and academic settings.

This lesson focuses on helping middle school students explore and express their internal feelings related to the upcoming presidential election. Through a guided discussion and experiential activity, students will have the opportunity to bring their emotions to the surface and understand how these feelings impact their mental health. This lesson is important as it provides a safe space for students to voice their thoughts and learn coping strategies for managing election-related stress.

A 3-session, 30-minute individualized lesson series for a 3rd grader with autism and anxiety focused on building coping skills like deep breathing and mindful awareness. This Tier 3 support helps the student gain self-regulation tools through structured activities and playful games, ensuring engagement and skill mastery.

This lesson introduces students to healthy coping mechanisms and the importance of support systems in overcoming substance use challenges. Through workshops and group activities, students will identify resources available to them, fostering a supportive environment. This lesson is crucial in equipping students with the skills to manage stress and seek help when needed, promoting overall well-being.

This lesson is designed for 11th graders to explore the connection between attendance barriers and mental health. By understanding these challenges, students will be better equipped to identify and address their own obstacles, fostering a supportive environment. The lesson will be conducted in one 30-minute session, focusing on group discussions and strategies to overcome these barriers.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 7th graders, students will explore the concept of mental health, understand why it matters, and learn practical strategies for self-care and emotion regulation. By the end, they'll feel empowered to recognize their feelings and use healthy coping skills at school and beyond.