Mental Health Resources

Mental Health can affect every family and knowing signs and resources can be crucial to helping your student's well-being.  Below are reputable resources to learn more:

School Based Therapy

OHS partners with local mental health agencies to provide school based therapy for our students more accessible to our students.  If you or your student would like to know more about these services please reach out to us in the counseling department at 828.686.3915.  We will help streamline the process for you by completing a referral for you.

1) ACCESS Family Services

https://accessfamilyservices.com/

Access Family Services’ (AFS’) mission is to deliver culturally sensitive behavioral health services to individuals and families grounded in the community using evidence-based practices to improve overall functioning and well-being. 

2) Blue Ridge Treks

http://www.blueridgetreks.com/

Specializing in Individual, Family and Group Services Blue Ridge Treks, LLC is a community of mental health therapists dedicated to enhancing health and wellness in the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding Asheville, North Carolina. Our team utilizes a holistic approach that is strengths-based and relationship-centered. We believe in developing a strong sense of self, strong relationships with others, health and connection with nature.

Online Mental Health Resources 

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)

Learn about warning signs, Mental Health Conditions, Treatment, and MH in regards to Teenagers and Young Adults

https://www.nami.org/Learn-More

https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/Teens-Young-Adults

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

https://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah/adolescent-development/mental-health/how-adults-can-support-adolescent-mental-health/resources/index.html

https://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah/adolescent-development/index.html  (This is a great website that has topics you can click on to learn more about like the brain development of the teen brain, Mental Health, Healthy Relationships, Substance Abuse, etc.)

Mobile Crisis Help Resources

https://www.vayahealth.com/get-help/crisis-help/ 

Are you or is someone you know experiencing a crisis? The good news is that there are several ways to get help.

Anyone living in western North Carolina can our toll-free, 24/7 Access to Care Line at 1-800-849-6127. Your call is confidential. You will speak with a trained professional who can provide immediate crisis intervention by telephone and arrange a face-to-face assessment, based on need, for Vaya Health members.

For individuals who are hearing-impaired, dial 711 to reach NC Relay.

Please note: If you have a medical or life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to a hospital emergency department immediately.