Counselor Corner
Click on our logo to access the BHMS Counseling Department webpage!
Ragan Hudson, 6th Grade School Counselor
Welcome 6th graders! I am honored to serve as your grade level school counselor as you begin your adventure at Beacon Hill. Together, we are embarking on an important (and fun!) journey: middle school. Remember, we are all here to support you-- the world is tough at times but guess what? SO. ARE. YOU.
Students, look for me in your classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, and all around BHMS this year and know that I always have an open door policy. Come by my office (Room #2203) to say hello, get a snack, take a break, or seek support. I cannot wait to meet each of you. Welcome (new) Bulldogs!
Students, need to connect?
I am available to support you anytime. Ask for a pass from your teacher, stop by my office in between classes, before or after school, or click on the link above and complete our BHMS Counseling Referral Form. I will respond to your request as soon as I am available (but no longer than 48 business hours).
If this is a mental health emergency, please reach out to a trusted adult, dial 9-8-8, or contact one of the resources outlined below (see, "In crisis? There is always help") to get help for you or someone you know in a crisis.
News This Week!
May is AAPI Heritage Month
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month which is celebrated annually to recognize the historical and cultural contributions of AAPI peoples to the United States. Wondering how you can participate in the celebration? Consider checking out the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art online HERE, watch a movie that celebrates AAPI culture, read a book by an AAPI author, or even research local AAPI leaders who have made a difference in our community.
Meet your BHMS Counseling Department!
How do I know if I or someone I know needs help?
In CRISIS? There is always help.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Dial 9-8-8 to access the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline!
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and is now active across the United States. *When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
How it works: Text from anywhere in the US, anytime. This text line is for ANY crisis. A live, trained crisis counselor will receive your text and will respond within seconds.
Georgia Crisis & Access Line
Call 1-800-715-4225 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or download the MYGCAL app to text or chat with a caring professional.
The Trevor Project:
Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ students and young people.
How it works: Call the Trevor line at 1-866-488-7386, access TrevorChat via www.trevorproject.org, or access TrevorChat by texting START to 678-678 to connect with a counselor 24/7.
