Charlotte County Public Schools Mental Health and Wellness Resources

• •The district uses a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to deliver mental health care based on student need intensity.
• •Students in grades 6-12 are required to receive 5 hours of Resiliency Education instruction annually.
• •The district provides mandatory health education on substance use and abuse for grades K-12.
• •The district provides mandatory Child Trafficking Prevention Education for grades K-12.
• •Crisis response teams consist of school social workers, psychologists, and counselors to address traumatic events.
• •School-based mental health staff provide individual counseling, group counseling, and ongoing mentoring.
• •Staff receive specialized training including Youth Mental Health First Aid and Threat Assessment Team training.
• •The district follows state Health & Character Education Standards for all mental health services.
• •Suicide prevention protocols are governed by School Board Policy #5350.
• •Crisis response protocols are governed by School Board Policies #8410 and #8410.01.

This document outlines the specific mental health services, crisis protocols, and mandatory educational requirements available to all students and families within the Charlotte County school system.

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.