Please watch this important WINTER BREAK MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION message from Steve Barrett, Superintendent, and Lisa Kelley, Administrator of School Based Prevention and Counseling.
In collaboration with our community partner, Concord Counseling, our GJPS Mental Health team will be offering OPEN OFFICE HOURS throughout winter break. These services
are available to all families and students
free of charge.
Please reach out if you believe your child is struggling or if your family needs mental health assistance.
OPEN OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(with the exception of Dec. 25 & Jan. 1)
Please contact:
Alex Caughell
(614) 344-6009
CaughellA@gjps.org
If urgent assistance from GJPS personnel is needed outside of these hours please call the Safe School Helpline: 1-800-418-6423 ext. 359.
For a mental health EMERGENCY call:
Emergency: 911
Nationwide Children's Crisis Line: 614-722-1800
Crisis Text Line: text "home" to 741741
Or go to Nationwide Children's Hospital ER
WHEN SHOULD YOU REACH OUT
If you have noticed a change in your child's behavior that may be unsettling to you.
Reach out!
If your child is verbalizing that they are struggling emotionally and want to talk with someone.
Reach out!
If you or your child are worried about another Gahanna student.
Reach out!
If you have a general question about mental
health issues such as anxiety, grief or depression.
Reach out!