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School Based Mental Health Services
The Clarendon County School District’s Social Work Department provides school-based mental health services to students experiencing social, emotional, behavioral issues affecting their academic success.
We help students:
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Overcome barriers to school attendance and achievement
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Improve relationships with others
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Cope with stress
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Develop decision-making skills
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Build confidence and competence
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Increase academic progress
We help parents:
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Convey their concerns to school personnel
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Participate more fully in their children’s education
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Understand and meet their children’s social and emotional needs
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Link with programs and community resources
We help schools:
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Understand factors (cultural, familial, economic) that affect student performance
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Assess student needs and design strategies to enhance student school success
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Contribute to staff development
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Develop and implement plans and programs to meet the needs of staff, students, and families
We help communities:
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Understand school policies, programs, and practices
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Minimize those environmental factors that inhibit learning
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Develop resources that adequately meet the needs of students and families
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Recognize and mobilize their resources and collaborate with schools
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