Mental Health Support Services
The Mental Health Support Services at Ingham ISD are designed to expand and enhance mental health support for K-12 students. These services are open to school districts, students and their families within the Ingham ISD service area. Our team also provides consultation and professional development related to mental health, wellness, and social emotional learning.
School-Based Behavioral Health Services
Ingham ISD provides therapeutic services to support students experiencing mild to moderate emotional or behavioral challenges. Licensed mental health therapists work within the school setting, offering individual, group, and family therapy to promote emotional well-being, build coping skills, and support success at school and home. Therapists also collaborate with educators to develop strategies and supports to foster positive outcomes for students.
Professional Learning
The Mental Health and Wellness program offers professional learning opportunities related to mental health, wellness, and social-emotional learning. Trainings offered include:
- Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
- PREPaRE Workshop 1 and 2
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- UPLIFT Trauma-Informed Care series
- School Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM)
Professional learning can also be tailored to meet the needs of individual schools and districts.
988 Lifeline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
School Safety and Mental Health Commission
Michigan's School Safety and Mental Health Commission
Safeguarding our Youth & Strengthening Communities
Collaborating with educational and mental health professionals and community organizations to provide recommendations and resources that reduce youth suicides, improve mental health, and promote comprehensive school safety measures.
Michigan 2-1-1
Michigan 2-1-1
Michigan 2-1-1 is an easy way to find help of all kinds, right in your community. Need help with food, housing, or paying bills? Need support in a family crisis or community disaster? We’re here for you. Any time. All the time. Just call, text, or search online and we’ll get you connected.
OK2SAY
OK2SAY - Michigan's Student Safety Program
OK2SAY is the student safety program that allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools. It uses a comprehensive communication system to facilitate tip sharing among students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and law enforcement officials about harmful behaviors that threaten to disrupt the learning environment.
