Mental Health Awareness Month
FCSD Mental Health Data-Usage Report Care Solace May 2024
Franklin County School District Cares About Your Mental Health
Did you know that Franklin County Schools has MANY resources to help support our students', staff, and families' mental health? Many of our students and their families are affected by mental illness. Mental illness is a medical condition that affects a person’s daily functioning. Mental illness can be found in all races, cultures, and income levels. In response to this, FCS strives to provide protections and resources to our students and families dealing with mental illness and emotional distress.
Licensed Professionals
We have licensed professional school counselors who have been through rigorous graduate school training in supporting the social, emotional and academic development of students. Every school has access to a licensed school counselor and/or a student advocate, and nurse who has also been trained in how to support the emotional well-being of students.
School Based Therapy
FCS has partnered with a local mental health agency to provide school based therapy services to students in our schools. A therapist is assigned to a school and is able to provide counseling services during the school day. Agencies work with families to determine the best course of treatment for each individual.
Suicide Prevention Committee
We have a committee that focuses on suicide prevention and providing resources to our schools to support the well-being of our staff and students. Research based training is provided to every single staff member to help identify and help students at risk of self-harm.
Care Solace
Care Solace is a free resource for FCS students, families, and staff. Care Solace helps navigate the mental health care system to find available providers matched to specific mental health and/or substance abuse needs.
- Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
- Visit www.caresolace.com/fcstn and either search on your own OR click "Book Appointment" for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.