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Be Well 365 is a district-wide action plan to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities in six essential areas of physical, social, and psychological development that support academic growth and lifelong personal and career success.
The 6 Essentials:
Culturally Responsive Relationship Building: The ability to establish healthy relationships and understand social and interpersonal skills by creating positive climates. For example, demonstrating an understanding of the identities and experiences of all students ensuring they receive equitable opportunities for learning. Learn more in this Be Well Talk video.
Mental and Emotional Health: The ability to use healthy mental and emotional skills to strengthen self-concept and cope with adversity. For example, learning and applying the skills to manage stress. Learn more in this Be Well Talk video.
Trauma Informed Practices: The ability to understand the effects of trauma on physical and psychological development and to use strategies to reduce their impact on student learning. For example, helping students build skills such as optimism, flexibility, self-confidence, self-control, and perseverance in a safe and welcoming learning environment. Learn more in this Be Well Talk video.
Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices: The use of strategies to build understanding relationships between students and adults and resolve conflicts in a manner that restores relationships and repairs the harm that may have been caused. For example, presenting opportunities for students to develop core social competencies, such as empathy, compassion and conflict resolution skills through carefully constructed group conversations. Learn more in this Be Well Talk video.
Physical Health and Wellness: The development of lifelong positive health-related attitudes and behaviors that includes physical fitness, relationship-building, and decision-making. For example, providing a diverse selection of engaging in-school and after-school activities while also focusing on nutrition as key element of wellness.
Character Education and Empathy: The ability understand and care about the feelings of others, accept responsibility, and behave in a safe, positive, and ethical manner. For example, nurturing student capacity for compassion, self-regulation and resilience, especially in adverse situations. Learn more in this Be Well Talk video.
The 6 essentials are incorporated in the academic curriculum and in regular school day activities, in addition to specific lessons provided by school counselors, school psychologists, health education and other content area teachers and programs.
Visit the Be Well 365 webpage for more information.
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SOS Signs of Suicide (English)
SOS Signs of Suicide (Spanish)
SOS Signs of Suicide (Spanish)
Caring Matters
Caring Matters
Grief support
Grief support
CaringMatters (founded as Hospice Caring in 1989) serves children, adults and families facing serious illness and grieving the death of a loved one. CaringMatters also increases community awareness and advocacy about end-of-life concerns, advance care planning and grief. CaringMatters serves the culturally and economically diverse residents of Montgomery County, Maryland.
Our professional staff and a large volunteer community provide adult and child bereavement and caregiving direct services. All volunteers are screened and have completed at least three full days of specialized training; ongoing training and support are given. Programs are regularly evaluated for their impact on people CaringMatters serves.
CaringMatters has earned the Maryland Nonprofits Seal of Excellence and has been named as one of the best small nonprofit organizations in the Washington, D.C. area.
Our Mission
CaringMatters supports people of all ages experiencing serious illness, caregiving, loss, or grief through compassionate services - so no one faces their journey alone.
Our Vision
CaringMatters envisions a community that accepts death as part of life; where the processes of
caregiving, dying and grieving are embraced; where everyone has access to services and where no one
dies or grieves alone.
Core Values
• Compassionate, respectful presence
• High-quality services that honor personal choices
• Culturally competent, accessible support
• Impactful programs that make a positive difference
• Dedicated volunteers and partners whose support is essential
• Deep engagement as an integral part of our community
• Responsible and transparent resource management
Click here to read about all of our programs.
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources
Where can I learn more about children's mental health?
Always seek immediate help if a child engages in unsafe behavior or talks about wanting to hurt themselves or someone else.
Refer to this list of local and national resources: Where To Get Help
It can be hard for families to tell the difference between challenging behaviors and emotions that are consistent with typical child development and those that are cause for concern. In general, if a child’s behavior persists for a few weeks or longer, causes distress for the child or the child’s family, and interferes with functioning at school, at home, or with friends, then consider seeking help.
Listed below are informational resources on a variety of mental health topics to help families and educators support student success.
Community Resources for Families
Community Resources for Families
*If you need additional resources, please reach out to your child's Teacher, Counselor, and/or Main Office Staff for assistance.
*For a comprehensive list of school and community resources, please see the MCPS Community Resource Guide.
National Resources
National Resources
National Resources
National Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Children’s Mental Health Matters! Family Resource Kit (in English and Spanish)
The National Center for Children and Families
National Institute of Mental Health
Behavioral Health Directory
Behavioral Health Directory
SMYAL Mental Health Services
SMYAL Mental Health Services
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Counseling
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Counseling
SMYAL’s free mental health counseling services are tailored to meet your unique needs and provide a safe and inclusive space for you to explore your emotions and experiences. We know that finding a therapist who understands you and your community can be frustrating, expensive, and nerve-wracking. At SMYAL, we’re working to remove these barriers.Our team of compassionate and understanding therapists are well-versed in the challenges that LGBTQ+ youth face, and we are here to help you navigate those challenges with confidence and resilience. Whether you’re struggling with self-acceptance, coming out, or dealing with discrimination, SMYAL is here for you.
Mental health services are open to queer and trans youth ages 6-24
Learn More Here: https://smyal.org/clinicalservices/
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