WHS Student-Athlete Mental Health

The Waterford athletic department is committed to supporting the mental well-being of our student-athletes. In short, mental health is a part of, not apart from, student-athlete health and is an integral part of the high school experience.

Guidance and resources are available to empower schools in their responsibility to provide for the mental health of student-athletes. Located on this page are resources provided pursuant to Public Act 21-46: An Act Concerning Social Equity and the Health, Safety and Education of Children.

Mental Health and Student Athletes (Signs and Symptoms) - Parent/Guardian Consent Form - Upon registration in FinalForms, this form is required to be accepted of all participants in Waterford Athletics

Mental Health Resources at Waterford HS

National Association of School Psychologists

National Association for School Crisis and Bereavement

SUCIDE PREVENTION

CT Dept. of Education Resources for Families & Students

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board - Suicide Prevention Information

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The Brian Dagle Foundation

Crisis Text Line

GRIEF & TRAUMA PREVENTION

American Academy of Pediatrics (Search “Children and Disasters”)

Coalition to Support Grieving Students

The Cove Center for Grieving Children

Mental Health of America Helping Children Cope with Tragedy Related Anxiety

National Child Traumatic Stress Network