Together, We Can Support Student Mental Health
Sources of Strength is a school wide wellness program that uses peer networks, healthy mental health campaigns, and/or curriculum to build a positive culture. It promotes well-being, resilience, and belonging with an aim to prevent suicide, bullying, violence, and substance misuse through a strength-based, proactive approach.
A wellness check-in is a brief, solution-focused meeting with a school-based mental health provider. It offers students short-term support and resources for their social and emotional well-being.
Note: If additional support, such as individual or small group counseling is requested, a wellness check-in is the recommended first step.
High Tech High provides crisis intervention for students expressing thoughts or behaviors that pose a danger to themselves or others. This includes a school-based risk assessment by a mental health professional, parent notification, and referrals to emergency services like the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) or Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT).Â
Parents/guardians may make a referral to school-based mental health services by reaching out to their child's classroom teachers and/or school staff. Mental health support is available to help address challenges with emotions, behavior, or social interactions that may be impacting daily functioning, academic performance, and overall well-being.