This website has resources for children and families to access whenever the need arises. This includes counseling resources, wellness activities, and supports for learning virtually. Feel free to contact any of the district staff listed below.

The Brandon School District is excited to partner with the Cook Center for Human Connection and their website ParentGuidance.org. This is a mental health resource for parents and provides parents a trusted place to go for real answers, to find support and real help for their children.

This FREE resource offers parents access to licensed therapists delivering different courses for parents on topics like living with a child with depression, identifying anxiety, coping with grief and loss.

The four parts to this service are:

1. Six parent webinars

2. Parent Coaching
   • Sign in to ParentGuidance.org
   • Click on “parent coaching” to sign up for a trained parenting coach then select “Register for Coaching”
   • Coaching is just what it sounds like; one-on-one help with a trained coach, helping you face issues with yourself or your family. Coaching is free and confidential.

3. Online parenting courses
   • In ParentGuidance.org, click on “On-Demand Courses” and select over 50 Free courses in the privacy of your own home, led by licensed therapists.

4. Ask a Therapist
   • In ParentGuidance.org, click on “Ask a Therapist” to review therapist responses to Frequently Asked Questions submitted by parents, or submit a question of your own.

Questions: Contact Jessica Cohen, Ph.D. Director of Student Support Services at jcohen@brandon.k12.mi.us.

Common Ground Crisis Screening

1-800-231-1127

New Michigan Mental Health Hotline

1-888-733-7753

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME  to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8255 

Blackhawk Hotline

248-660-0138 (report bullying and school concerns)

Common Ground: 

248-456-0909 or 800-231-1127

https://commongroundhelps.org/

Crisis Counseling, Suicide Prevention, Legal Help, Community Resources,  Mental health screening and assessment, community resources/referrals, eligibility determination, advocacy and support.

Non-Crisis Services:

Oakland County Health Network Access Screening:                                  This process determines where peoples needs are best met, based on severity and urgency. Screening's ,can be requested by calling: 248-464-636 or by visiting the Resource and Crisis Center. All information is confidential.