District of Columbia Public Schools

Crisis Hotline

Are You Good?

If you or someone you know is having a mental health challenge, complete this form and a member of the School Mental Health Team will reach out to you

Request Help

Mental health…is not a destination, but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you’re going.

Noam Shpancer, PhD

Psychologist

Featured

Suicide Prevention

September is Suicide Prevention Month: Understanding the Signs and Seeking Help

School Mental Health -
September is an important month for raising awareness about suicide prevention. While it is a difficult topic to discuss, it is crucial that we...

Nurturing Student Well-being in Back to School Season

Mastering Organization: Tips to Help You Stay on Top of Your Game

Understanding Early Literacy Screening at DCPS

Coping with Back-to-School Anxiety

Back to School Tips for Parents: Making the Transition Easier

Student Corner

Mastering Organization: Tips to Help You Stay on Top of Your Game

Student Corner School Mental Health -
No matter how old you are, learning how to stay organized is one of the most important life skills to master. With all the...

Mayor Bowser to Host “Summer in the City” to Connect DC Youth with Summer Opportunities

Student Corner School Mental Health -
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office) are inviting parents and families of school-aged...

Understanding That I Learn Differently

Learning Disabilities School Mental Health -
As a student, you may have noticed that you learn differently from your peers. Perhaps you need to take frequent breaks while studying, or...

10 Ways to Overcome Depression at Home

Depression School Mental Health -
Depression can be one of the most challenging obstacles in a person’s life. Many of us suffer from it, but not everyone can afford...

Staying active improves mental health

Fitness School Mental Health -
As a student, it can be easy to focus solely on academic achievement and forget about the importance of physical activity. However, staying active...

Featured Video

Events Calendar

...

  • open event
    21
    Family Empowerment Series: All about IEP Goals: Appropriate, Ambitious, and Attainable

    Cleveland Park Library,
    21
  • open event
    26
    La Importancia de la Intervención Temprana y un Resumen de Early Stages

    "Aprende con Early Stages!" Éste taller trata lo que es la intervención temprana y porque es importante para los niños, las familias y nuestra sociedad. Participantes aprenderán sobre Early Stages y como referir a un niño a servicios de intervención temprana. Early Stages provee servicios para niños entre 3 y 5 años, bajo la Parte B, Sección 619 de la Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA, por sus siglas en inglés). Somos un centro de evaluación de niños de entre 2 años y...

    Online Event,
    26
  • open event
    01
    Bullying Prevention Month

    --
    1 31
X

Our Community Partners

About us

The DC Public Schools (DCPS) School Mental Health Team and our many partners provide supportive academic supports and mental health services to our students and families

Contact Us

school.mentalhealth@k12.dc.gov
website support:
kevin.parker2@k12.dc.gov

Featured Tags

anxiety2art therapy1autism awareness month1back to school3back to school special education1

Featured Categories

ADHD1Anxiety3Autism2Back to School7Bullying3Careers2
We are currently seeking qualified candidates to join our team for School Year 2024-2025. DCPS is one of the fastest growing urban school districts in the nation and serves more than 50,000 students.

© 2024 School Mental Health - DC Public Schools

Translate »