WCPS is available for any student needing mental health services at this time. Our professional and qualified staff are available to serve students through a variety of resources. Among the options is, Helping Hearts, a web page dedicated to the emotional health and wellness of our students. It houses important information to equip families with a variety of resources available for mental health and other issues impacting our students. There is a Helping Hearts Care Report section where students and parents can report concerns. Below are some tips for focusing on your mental health.
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Focus On Things We Can Control:
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Take a Break from Local News or Social Media
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Create a Daily Routine and/or Schedule
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Stay Busy & Occupy Ourselves with Daily Chores
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Exercise or Go For a Walk Outside
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Focus on Meaningful Goal Directed Activities
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Reach Out or Connect to Others
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Focus on How to Support Others
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Journal
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Read a Book
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Engage in a Family Activity
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Engage in Fun Craft Activities
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Self Care Activities
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Local Help 1-800-273-8255
Lifeskills- 270-901-5000
Crisis Text line text HOME to 741741
Rivendell- 270-843-1199