Mental Health Supports
If you are a student or the guardian of a student who is experiencing a mental health crisis, such as suicidal thoughts or actions of self-harm, please call Dane County's 24 hour crisis line at 608-280-2600.
If you are concerned about a student's immediate safety, please call 911.
Connect with counseling services in our community
The Behavioral Health Resource Center is a family centered service to help individuals in Dane County get connected with mental health services in our community.
Call the BHRC at (608) 267-2244
Email the BHRC at BHRC@countyofdane.com
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An educational resource for younger siblings. Teaching kids healthy coping skills for their emotions and stress. Learn what strategies are and how you can teach them.
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Research-based guided mindfulness sessions that help kids and adults calm their minds, focus their attention and connect to the world around them.
A collection of apps you can download to your phone and/or computer. These tools include a wide variety of calming and soothing guided practices that you can listen to on the go, or before bed to help you sleep.
Practical tips for how to lessen anxiety by focusing your energy on what you can control in the environment of the COVID-19 pandemic.