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Counseling Office Main Number: (972) 502-4916
MISSION
BA Counseling Program seeks to provide and support a comprehensive Counseling Program that instills academic excellence, career and college preparedness, and be a positive resource to all stakeholders. We aim to graduate productive citizens with a global perspective.
VISION
BA Counseling Program will maximize educational experiences while maintaining the individual uniqueness of each student and collaborate collectively with various stakeholders.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Missing Credits needed for Graduation? Sign up for Evening Academy or Summer School with your grade level counselor!
Attendance for Credit
Attendance for Credit
Click on the Attendance for Credit tab to see if your student needs to complete AFC hours. Contact Ms. Norton (972) 502-5008 or Ms. Williams (972) 502-4908 in the Attendance office to submit excuse notes.
Contact Ms. Lara at (972) 502-4900 to obtain your Student’s Access ID code and Access Password.
Struggling with emotions?
Struggling with emotions?
Mental Health 24-Hour Hotlines:
Mental Health 24-Hour Hotlines:
Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas - 24/Hour crisis lines: 214-828-1000
Transicare (formerly known at ADAPT): 866-260-8000
National Hope line: 800-784-2433
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Text, call, or chat 988.
ICARE Call Center: 800-866-2465
Or call 911
Even when school is not in session, you can get help if...
Even when school is not in session, you can get help if...
You feel alone, scared or overwhelmed
You have thoughts of hurting yourself
You are worried about a friend being in danger
Texting Options
Texting Options
Text one of these numbers and a crisis counselor will respond quickly. 988 offers 24/7 judgement-free support for mental health, substance use, and more.
If you have a crisis outside of school hours, use one of the numbers above.
Take care of yourself by practicing healthy coping skills:
Practice deep breathing
Draw or write in a journal
Talk to a trusted adult
Be sure to tell your school counselor or social worker when you return to school for additional support.
See Something Say Something
See Something Say Something
What Should You Report?
What Should You Report?
You can help save lives by reporting observed threats, behaviors, actions, and harassment. Here are examples of some of the most common behaviors and incidents to report:
Acts of violence, with or without weapons
Threats seen on social media
Bullying, fighting, harassment or intimidating behaviors
Bragging about weapons or a planned attack
Depression, anxiety or loss of self-control
Hopelessness, excessive guilt or worthlessness
Reckless behavior, theft and petty crimes
Social isolation or withdrawal
Substance or alcohol abuse
Suicide threats, cutting or other self-harm
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