Behavioral Assistance and Alternate Programs

Note: Accessibility to these resources will be contingent on the decisions and practices related to closures of each individual agency

If you have concerns about your child not complying with going to school or your requests as parents, see the resources below for help:

School Based Counseling: Cano Family Services offers school based therapy to our students at Butler High School. If you are interested in your student receiving school based therapy please contact Mrs. Corzine at 980-343-6300 and I will review the program with you, and help you determine if a referral is appropriate.

Parenting Teens through Love and Logic: Contact Teen Health Connection to receive free parenting classes to assist you in parenting a more effective way and in turn assisting your teen with improved behavioral management. Email address: teenhealthconnection@teenhealthconnection.org (704) 381-8336 .

See Butler's School Resource Officer- To determine eligibility for a referral for your student to participate in the Diversion Program.

Common Wealth High School: Commonwealth is a tuition-free public high school serving students ages 16 to 20 who prefer a non-traditional learning environment with flexible scheduling options. We give students the choice to enroll in the four-hour session that best fits their personal schedule. 5112 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205 Phone number: 704-899-4998

Tarheel Challenge: The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program (NGYCP) was established by the National Guard in 1993 to turn around the lives of young men and women between the ages of 16 and 18 who were experiencing difficulty in completing traditional high school. This is a cost-free program that is open to permanent legal residents in each of the participating states/territories. Contact is: Mr. Vincent Smith. Email address is : vincent.smith@ncdps.gov Telephone number: 704-960-9325. Web address is as follows: Tarheel Challenge

Department of Juvenile Justice: Contact DJJ in order to receive assistance with managing children that need extra support in making the right choices. For intake appt call: 980-259-6320

Black Men With A Purpose: Black Men with a Purpose is a non-profit organization, focused on identifying at risk youth in the community and assisting them as positive role models and mentors. The objective is to provide guidance to assist them in maintaining their academics through the completion of high school and seek enrollment in a post High School academic curriculum.