Social-emotional Learning

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions, and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.

Douglas County SEES - The Five Pillars of Social & Emotional Learning.pdf

DCSS-Parent Flyer about Universal Screener Questions

DCSS LAunches Social and Emotional Screener through Satchel - early warning system

DCSS Satchel Pulse SEL Screener - launching in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th and 12th grades. Contact your child's counselor for more information.

Resilience

Ruby and Nick are both having days where everything seems to be going wrong. However, one of them is able to stay positive and bounce back from all the bad things that are happening, while the other is negative. Even though their days start out similarly, they end very differently.

PBS video link

Anxiety

Harper has a friend who feels nervous and worried. Being overwhelmed by worries is called anxiety. Many people experience this feeling. Harper learned some ways to take a break from anxiety, and you can, too!

PBS video link

Prevent Youth Suicide: Tips for Parents (Spanish and English)

Suicide Prevention Tips for Parents.pdf

Teen Suicide Prevention

1-800-273-TALK(8255)

Behavioral Health Resources

Are you or someone you know in need of behavioral or mental health services? Use The Georgia Collaborative’s Find a Provider tool to locate agencies and programs in your area that fit your needs.

If you are in need of immediate assistance please contact the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) 1-800-715-4225. Alternatively, you can download the “My GCAL” app, then chat or text for help.

Douglas County Community Service Board - Douglas County Community Services Board (CSB), also deemed the Behavioral Health Authority (BHA) in some communities and a Community Mental Health Clinic (CMHC), is a local provider of support to individuals with mental health challenges, substance use disorders and intellectual disability (ID) and/or developmental disability (DD). CSB’s provide support to the public, as well as individuals who are transitioning from an institution to the community with various supports.

Work, Life, Balance EAP Employee Flyer.pdf