Mental Health Supports
Mental Health Supports at Ken Caryl Middle School
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Mental Health Resources
Colorado Crisis Services is the statewide behavioral health crisis response system offering residents mental health, substance use or emotional crisis help, information and referrals.
Jefferson Center's programs serve adults, children and families struggling with mental health problems.
Anonymously report anything that concerns you, your friends, your family, or your community. Reports can be made at any time or day.
A helpful document that includes early warning signs for kids who could be prone to violence:
Suicide prevention
Jeffco provides a list of resources for suicide prevention and information, mental health and support programs and community resources:
E-cigarettes and vaping
E-cigarettes are exploding in popularity. Educate yourself about these products.
A helpful guide to the risk of e-cigarettes or other tobacco products pose to children.
This guide supports communities seeking to prevent vaping. It describes relevant research, best practices and useful resources:
Executive functioning
A wealth of information for all parents and students yet centered around supporting students with disabilities.
Media and digital
Read Jeffco’s policy about bullying and find additional resources to keep your student safe at school and online.
Common Sense Media rates movies, TV shows, podcasts, books and more so that families can feel good about their entertainment choices.
Information for families about parenting in the digital age:
Mental Health Supports in Jeffco
Jeffco Public Schools is dedicated to promoting safe and supportive learning environments that increase mental health outcomes for all. Jeffco mental health professionals use a research-based approach to enhancing the coping skills and resiliency of our students, from prevention to intervention.
Jeffco strives to keep our students, staff, and families informed and engaged in discussions about various aspects of mental health affecting our community. Open conversations and shared understanding lead to better outcomes for students.
Together, we can make a positive impact on the well-being of our students and the entire community.
Social Emotional Learning
SEL curriculum supports student growth through evidence-based social-emotional programming.
Suicide Prevention
Jeffco offers supports in suicide prevention and awareness.
Virtual Calm Room
Jeffco’s Virtual Calm Room provides students with tools and strategies to manage emotions and stress.