May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this is a great time to become more informed of mental health challenges our students may face. Every person has mental health and wellness needs, and the more we are proactive in supporting and recognizing these needs, the better outcomes we all have.

Here in Avon, we care about and support our students’ mental wellness by having a guidance counseling staff who are available and able to offer social and emotional support to students as needed. If it is identified that students require more in depth support, we also have a mental wellness program with licensed clinical social workers who can support students through small group sessions. If students and families find that they want more intensive support, Avon schools partner with Cummins Behavioral Health, and students may be eligible for individual services with trained therapists right here in our building during the school day.

While the summer offers students a much deserved break, it is also a time where there may be less structure and routine, causing students to feel off balance. If you are in need of helpful tools to explore mental health and wellness with your student, please look into the website www.mentalhealthishealth.us to search a variety of topics and resources related to coping with and managing challenges they may be facing. If you are interested in or looking for a local provider, please check out Hendricks County Health Partnership for a comprehensive list of mental health resources in our area.

Hendricks County Health Partnership