Counseling & Life Skills

More than playground teasing, bullying can be severe and have lasting effects. The best solution? Understanding the impact of bullying and what we can do to prevent it. School is a wonderful [...]

It’s time to take notes: Help your child succeed this school year with these helpful back-to-school tips. It’s hard to believe, but summer has come to an end and school is already back in [...]

Source: samhsa.gov About 988 People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. 988 serves as a universal [...]

Source: sprc.org: Immediate Risk Some behaviors may indicate that a person is at immediate risk for suicide. The following three should prompt you to immediately call or text 988 (988 Suicide [...]

Written by Mel Gutierrez, BSN, RN October is domestic violence awareness month. Domestic violence is also known as intimate partner violence (IVP), because anybody in an intimate relationship can [...]

In October, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is observing Youth Substance Use Prevention Month. The need for prevention has never been greater. Studies show [...]

Written by Mel Gutierrez, BSN, RN September is suicide prevention awareness month. While we all hope this is not a tragedy that impacts our children, 10 to 14-year-olds make up 2.8% of people who [...]