Mental Health

Director of Mental Health Services

Mission Statement:

To deliver premier, innovative mental health programming within schools that supports the emotional well-being, development and academic success of all students. Through evidence-based practices and strategic partnerships with families, educators, community partners and mental health professionals, we strive to create a culture of wellness that fosters emotional resilience, academic excellence and lifelong well-being.

Vision Statement:

Our Vision is for every student to have equitable access to exceptional mental health support, empowering them to reach their full potential in a safe, and nurturing school environment. Understanding the crucial role mental health plays in a student’s ability to learn, develop and succeed both academically and personally, we envision school as thriving communities where mental wellness is a foundation for learning, growth, and lifelong success.

Mental Health Department Goals:

Goal 1: Increase Access to Services

Ensure all students have access to high-quality, evidence-based mental health supports within the school setting.

Goal 2: Enhance Academic and Social-Emotional Outcomes

Support students’ emotional regulation, resilience, and interpersonal skills to improve academic performance and overall school engagement.

Goal 3: Provide Tiered Levels of Support (MTSS Framework)

Deliver mental health services across multiple levels—from universal prevention to targeted and intensive interventions—to meet diverse student needs.

Goal 4: Strengthen Staff Capacity and Well-Being

Offer ongoing professional development, consultation, and wellness resources to equip educators and staff in supporting students and managing their own mental health.

Goal 5: Use Data to Drive Decisions

Collect and analyze program data to monitor impact, improve service delivery, and inform continuous improvement efforts.

State of Michigan Sexual Assault Hotline

855-VOICES4; (855-864-2374) or Text (866)238-1454 and TTY (517)381-8470

End Violent Encounters (EVE)

(517)372-5572

Chat & Info: www.loveisrespect.org

Text LOVEIS to 22522

Teen Dating Abuse Hotline

1(800)799-7233

Community Mental Health

(517)346-8318

Child and Family Charities

(517)882-4000

Ele’s Place for Grieving Children

(517)482-1315

Community Mental Health/Emergency Services

(517)346-8460

www.crisistextline.org

Text HOME to 741741

The Trevor Project LGBTQIA

1(866)488-7386 or Text START to 678678

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Call 988 or Chat Online

Al-anon and Alateen

(517) 484-1977 or visit www.al-anon.org

Cristo Rey Counseling Services

(517) 372-4700

Child and Family Charities

(517) 882-4000

SAMHSA Referral for Services

1 (800) 662-4357

Carefree Dental Clinic

5135 South Pennsylvania Ave.
(517) 272-5053

Carefree Medical Clinic

1100 W. Saginaw Suite 5
(517) 887-5922

Central Michigan Information

All Community Resources
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Ingham County Health Department

5303 South Cedar Street
https://hd.ingham.org/

Planned Parenthood

Frandor
(517) 351-0550

Willow Health Center

2316 S. Cedar Street
(517) 702-3500

Gateway Youth Services

1 (877) 833-3689

National Runaway Safeline

1 (800) 786-2929 or chat online at
1800runaway.org