Counseling, Psychological & Social Services
Definition of Counseling, Psychological & Social Services in the Coordinated School Health ModelServices provided to improve students' mental, emotional, and social health. These services include individual and group assessments, interventions, and referrals. Organizational assessment and consultation skills of counselors and psychologists contribute not only to the health of students but also to the health of the school environment. Professionals such as certified school counselors, psychologists, and social workers provide these services. (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/cshp/)
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Tools and Resources
- Children’s Mental Health Disorders
- Dora Project Family Resource Guide, The
- Guide for Preventing and Responding to School Violence, 2nd Edition
- Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law Publications and Resources
- National Federation of Families For Children’s Mental Health Publications and Resources
- Preventing Suicide: A Free Toolkit for High Schools
- Promoting Mental Health in Missouri’s Children: A Guide for Schools, Families and Communities. A mentally healthy child is more likely to be academically motivated, alert, and successful in school and in life. The Missouri Coordinated School Health Coalition developed this white paper to address the increasing levels of mental health issues in our schoolchildren.
- Roles (The) of School Counselors, School Psychologists and School Social Workers from "Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Programs: Linking School Success with Life Success"
- Self-Esteem: More than a Bandaid Approach
- SOS Signs of Suicide Program
Useful Websites
- America's Career Resource Network: Parent Resources
- Center for Suicide Prevention
- CHADS Coalition for Mental Health
- Children's Trust Fund
- Guidance Channel
- Missouri Center for Career Education’s Guidance eLearning Center
- Missouri School Counselor Association
- National Association of School Psychologists
- Save—Suicide Prevention
- Success Link
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center
- U.S. Department of Education’s Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center
- Using Coordinated School Health to Promote Mental Health for All Students