Student Mental Health

Central Falls

There is a growing youth mental health crisis in the United States, with more depression, anxiety, and trauma impacting young people, and especially youth of color and LGBTQ youth.

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The SCORE Mental Health indicators are separated into four goal areas that envision robust school-based mental health supports for Providence Public School students:

  • Students in the district have access to enough mental health support staff (including district staff and partners)

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1 Mental health support staff to student ratios.
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2 Percentage and ratios of mental health support staff by race, gender, and languages spoken.
3 Percentage of staff (teachers, guidance counselors, etc.), that participate in professional development training around mental health.
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4 Student knowledge of and satisfaction with student mental resources/supports.
5 Staff knowledge of and satisfaction with student mental health resources/supports.
6 Community partner organizations supporting students' mental and social-emotional health, schools they work with, and a description of services and/or programs provided.