Counseling Classroom

School Based Counseling

In schools, mental health services may include: 

• consultation with educators and parents regarding child development, academic performance and social skills, 

• assessment of social/emotional development and learning needs of referred students, 

• training in problem solving and coping skills, 

• individual counseling, 

• group counseling, 

• affective education in the classroom, 

• School-wide Positive Behavior Supports (PBIS), 

• behavior support

• crisis prevention and intervention, 

• coordination of community services and resources

School vs. Community Support

School personnel provide mental health services primarily focused on supporting learning and achievement. Since education is the primary mission of schools, mental health services in schools are focused on reducing barriers that prevent a student from achieving to his/her potential. These mental health services are usually short-term and are directed toward the promotion of healthy social and emotional development 

Community mental health center personnel typically provide more intensive mental health treatments that may address a wide variety of issues. Services provided by mental health centers typically include short-term individual or group therapy but may also include comprehensive treatments.