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Your mental health and wellness matter!
Your mental health and wellness matter!
Due to a new Texas law (SB 12), a parent/guardian must give written permission before their student can meet with a school counselor to talk about thoughts, feelings, emotions, or beliefs. Counselors can help you with:
Setting academic goals
Learning coping skills
Handling peer conflict
Managing stress
Talking through school challenges
Completing this consent will allow us to provide counseling services to your student should the need arise. Help us support your student to reach their fullest potential!
Community Counseling Resources
Community Counseling Resources
TCHATT Flier - English and Spanish.pdfTCHATT
TCHATT
DHS is partnering with Children's Health to utilize this free service for our students. Students can see a mental health counselor virtually each week during their school day for up to 6 weeks. Reach out to your child's school counselor if you're interested.
Offering FREE in-person counseling to DISD students, families and emplyees. Call the number above to schedule an intake.
Community Resources.pdfDenton Area Resources
Denton Area Resources
Quick reference guide for those seeking mental health assesssments or counseling resources. All are free or sliding scale.
UNT Counseling Center - Sliding Scale Counseling Services
UNT Counseling Center - Sliding Scale Counseling Services
8_22_Community counseling_kit_No_Waitlist FINAL.pdfCumberland Is now offering low-cost counseling services to our community. Click the link about for more Info.
Studio 416 Flyer -- 2023.pdfStudio 416 is a program offered by The Art Room combining art and mindfulness practice especially created for adolescents, 9th through 12th grade. Click the link above for more Info!
Deaf Counseling Center is an excellent resource to connect your Deaf/HOH to a counselor/therapist who can meet their needs.
Mental Health Crisis Hotline
Text DEAF to 741741: The person on the other end of the line will know sign language.
State Mandated Topics
State Mandated Topics
The State of Texas requires that school districts develop and implement education for all students and staff regarding the mandated topics seen below.
The State of Texas requires that school districts develop and implement education for all students and staff regarding the mandated topics seen below.
SEPTEMBER: House Bill 1386 – Suicide Prevention
OCTOBER: Alcohol & Substance Abuse Awareness & Prevention
NOVEMBER: House Bill 1942 – Bullying & Cyber-bullying Prevention
FEBRUARY: House Bill 1041 – Sexual Abuse Prevention
House Bill 121 - Relationship Violence Prevention
House Bill 1272 - Trafficking Prevention
Families have the option to opt out of any of the state mandated presentations. Please contact your counselor for more details.
State Mandated Topics
State Mandated Topics
The State of Texas requires that school districts develop and implement education for all students and staff regarding the mandated topics seen below.
The State of Texas requires that school districts develop and implement education for all students and staff regarding the mandated topics seen below.
SEPTEMBER: House Bill 1386 – Suicide Prevention
OCTOBER: Alcohol & Substance Abuse Awareness & Prevention
NOVEMBER: House Bill 1942 – Bullying & Cyber-bullying Prevention
FEBRUARY: House Bill 1041 – Sexual Abuse Prevention
House Bill 121 - Relationship Violence Prevention
House Bill 1272 - Trafficking Prevention
Families have the option to opt out of any of the state mandated presentations. Please contact your counselor for more details.
Reporting Bullying or other inappropriate behavior
Reporting Bullying or other inappropriate behavior
Students and/or parents can make a report to their administrator or counselor at any time. To report annoymously,. Denton ISD utilizes the StopIt app.
DISD uses StopIt as a way to report bullying, harassment, inappropriate, or unsafe behavior. Click here for information on StopIt.
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