Mental Health Services

Chatham County has the following Mental Health agencies that partner with the school district. If your child was receiving mental health services at school, you can contact the agency to request alternative services.


  • Daymark Recovery Services - 919-663-2955
  • Renaissance Wellness Services - 919-259-5308
  • Peak Professional Group - 919-335-3105
  • Cardinal Innovations 24 Hour Crisis Line - 1-800-939-5911

Mental Health Resources for Parents to Use at Home

A Parent's Resource Guide to Social and Emotional Learning from Edutopia

  • A curated list of articles and videos for parents about fostering skills like kindness, empathy, resilience, perseverance, and focus in children.

Supporting Social & Emotional Development in Kids Ages 5-8 from Parent Toolkit

  • Supports on self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships, and responsible decision-making

Social Emotional Learning Activities

  • Free resources – lessons, activities, and printables related to Communication, Cooperation, Emotion Regulation, Empathy, Impulse Control, and Social Initiation. Age-appropriate for elementary and middle school students and are typically used in a classroom or a small group setting.

Take Home Booklet (aka resources to print)

    • Social Stories
        1. “Coronavirus” -- What it is, how to be safe, addresses school being out.
        2. “I can be a SUPER FRIEND!” -- While it references being a friend at school, it could easily be related to being a good friend with siblings.
        3. “I Can Use My Words” -- A good reminder for children who need to use their words when they are upset.
        4. “I Can Stay Safe” -- Addresses staying with mom and dad and asking before going outside.
        5. “Tucker Turtle Takes Time to Tuck and Think” -- In English and Spanish, this text reminds kids to stop and calm down when they are frustrated.
    • Feelings Resources
        1. Feel Wheel
        2. The Worry Scale
        3. Fill Up Your Worry Cup
        4. Breaking Down Our Thoughts
    • Self-Regulation Activities (PDF link)
        1. 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
        2. What’s in My Control?
        3. Degrees of Emotions
        4. Positive Self-Talk