KMS SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
WELCOME BACK STUDENTS!
SCHOOL COUNSELORS!
6th Grade: Ms. Romanda Thompson (Co-Chair)
7th Grade: Ms. Marcia Holmes (Co-Chair)
8th Grade: Ms. Danielle Palmer
Scheduling Concerns:
Please email Latoya Tolbert
Latoya.Tolbert@pgcps
IEP Request/Concerns:
Please email Ms. JerMarra Jones
jermarra.jones@pgcps.org
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young adults and for every youth suicide it is estimated that 100 to 200 others attempt suicide. Young adulthood is a time when many people experience significant stress from life transitions such as gaining more independence and responsibility when moving from home and beginning college or a career.
That's why this September for #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth, we’re focusing on resiliency – a key skill to learn and develop when it comes to preventing suicide and coping with a pandemic. It allows you to face a problem or challenge, overcome it, and get back to life a little bit stronger and a little bit wiser. Take a look at the resources below to learn How does a safety plan help keep kids from harming themselves?, When is it appropriate to make a safety plan for a child or teen?, and What is the parents' role in a safety plan?
Anti-Bullying Month Activity
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Unity Day: Wear Orange Date TBD
Students will have an opportunity to write positive messages to victims of bullying. This activity will be school wide and messages will be posted in the hallway.
Please visit the Bullying Prevention tab at the top of this page
Does your child need a safe & fun ENVIRONMENT to Grieve a loved one
Check out the Comfort Zone Camp
¿Su hijo necesita un AMBIENTE seguro y divertido para llorar a un ser querido?
Echa un vistazo al Campamento Comfort Zone
Suicide Prevention
Suicide is preventable. Youth who are thinking about suicide frequently give warning signs. Please see the attached documents to learn about suicide risk factors, warning signs and how to help. If you or someone you know is suicidal, get help immediately via 911, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or the Crisis Text Line (text "HOME" to 741741).
Visit our PGCPS Mental Health webpage for more information and resources for students, parents and staff including:
Prince George's County Crisis Services (includes Mobile Crisis Team): 301-429-2185
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Maryland: Call 2-1-1 or Text your zip code to 898-211
Safe Schools Maryland Tip Line: Call 1-833-MD-B-Safe or Download the app
Prevención del Suicidio
El suicidio es prevenible. Los jóvenes que están pensando en suicidarse frecuentemente dan señales de advertencia. Consulte los documentos adjuntos para conocer los factores de riesgo de suicidio, las señales de advertencia y cómo ayudar. Si usted o alguien que conoce tiene tendencias suicidas, obtenga ayuda de inmediato a través del 911, la Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio al 1-800-273-TALK o la Línea de Texto de Crisis (envíe "HOME" al 741741).
Visite nuestra página web de Salud Mental de PGCPS para obtener más información y recursos para estudiantes, padres y personal, incluidos:
Servicios de crisis del condado de Prince George (incluye equipo móvil de crisis): 301-429-2185
Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: Llame al 1-800-273-8255 (HABLAR)
Línea de texto de crisis: Envíe HOME al 741741
Maryland: llame al 2-1-1 o envíe un mensaje de texto con su código postal al 898-211
Línea de información de Safe Schools Maryland: llame al 1-833-MD-B-Safe o descargue la aplicación
Preventing Youth Suicide_Tips for Parents and Educators (Spanish).pdfPreveting Youth Suicide_Tips for Parents and Educators (English) .pdfSuicidio y LGBTQ Youth (2021) (Spanish).pdfSuicide & LGBTQ Youth (2021) (English).pdfFatherhood Program being offered by the Department of Family Services
Fatherhood Program 1 (003).docx