Mental Health and Wellness

When our students feel safe and included, they are able to learn…

School-based mental health and wellness initiatives are key to ensuring students are in school, healthy, ready to learn and prepared for success. Mental health includes both the absence of illness and the presence of high levels of wellbeing. Wellbeing includes having positive emotions, feeling fulfillment, contributing to the community and being able to cope with daily life stressors. Schools are a safe, accessible space for students to receive mental health services. School-based initiatives emphasize student and family voice and involvement through the processes. (Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, 2023)

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Crisis Lines

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:

Call or Text 988

Summit ADM Board Mental Health Hotline:

330-434-9144

Crisis Text Line:

Text "HOME" to 741741

Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS)

1-888-418-MRSS (6777)

Where Do I Start?

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

PBIS is a framework that guides school teams in the selection, integration and implementation of evidence-based practices for improving academic, social and behavior outcomes for all students. The PBIS process emphasizes four integrated elements: data for decision making, evidence-based interventions and practices that support varying student needs (multi-tiered), systems that efficiently and effectively support implementation of these practices and continual progress monitoring to ensure outcomes are met. (Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, 2023)

PBIS in Hudson

At the start of the school year, each building reviews PBIS practices and building matrices with staff & students through various means such as assemblies, classroom lessons, and/or video announcements. Building staff reinforce the consistent District expectations of Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Ready. PBIS also reinforces bullying prevention and good decision-making to promote a consistent, safe and positive school climate.

Examples of some PBIS throughout the district that help develop and support a positive culture are: proactive circles, leadership opportunities for students, positive motivators, advisor/advisee groups, freshman orientation, mentor opportunities, and district-wide programs (i.e. Leader in Me, 7 Habits of Highly Effective Students/Teens, Zones of Regulation, and Social Thinking).

McDowell Early Learning School PBIS Matrix

Ellsworth Hill Elementary School PBIS Matrix

First page of the PDF file: ellsworthhillelementarypbismatrix_2023-24sy

East Woods Intermediate School PBIS Matrix

Hudson Middle School PBIS Matrix

Tiered Support

Visual Representation of Tiered Support Pyramid

Tier 1 support – ongoing general support by staff to maintain healthy well-being and positive mental health for all students.

Ex: implementation of PBIS, guidance lessons, promoting the 40 Developmental Assets, Leader in Me, Zones of Regulation, Social Thinking, buddy benches, building wellness initiatives, wellness/ calming corners, therapy dogs, universal screeners, creating trauma informed classrooms, classroom or community agreements

Tier 2 supports – including in-district services, programs, curriculum to address students with increased needs.

Ex: guidance groups, Zones groups, “check ins” with specific staff, collaboration with families, stress-free group, worry club, Explorer buddies

Tier 3 supports – providing significant additional supports, programs or staff for students with significant mental health needs.

Ex: clinical counseling, participation in social skills or self-regulation groups as part of IEP, intensive individual behavior plans

Mental Wellness Supports Available for Students

There are many mental wellness support options available to assist our students. At a district level, students have access to a comprehensive student services group that includes:

School Counselors;
School Psychologists;
Clinical Counselors from Child Guidance & Family Solutions;
Social Worker;
District Nurse; and
Building and District Administrators and Coordinators.

District Supports also include:

Qualified Mental Health Specialists from Minority Behavioral Health Group;
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst; and
Related Services Staff (to support social skills and behavior/self-regulation skills).

Click here for a list of additional Mental Health programs and supports offered by the Hudson City School District.

Mobile Response and Stabilization Services

Families with youth and young adults up to age 21 who are experiencing difficulties or distress can receive assistance within 60 minutes after contacting MRSS. You may also receive up to 42 days of intensive, in-home services and linkage to on-going supports.

Services provided by the MRSS team may include: safety assessments, de-escalation, peer support, and skill building, among others. Access to MRSS is available 24 hours per day, seven day a week. You make the call, together we respond.

Image with MRSS information. Click to be redirected to MRSS website.

Community of Care Programming

Community of Care Programming is organized by Hudson Community First, a local nonprofit organization that promotes positive youth development and seeks to unite individuals, organizations and our schools in an effort to nurture competent, caring and responsible children and adolescents. (www.hudsoncommunityfirst.com)

Community of Care Programming is designed to increase awareness of and help parents and community navigate the stresses and challenges faced by today's youth.

**The information on this page is provided as a courtesy for students, parents, and staff members to easily access some general mental health and wellness resources available for assistance outside of school. These resources are not affiliated with Hudson City Schools, and are listed for use at your discretion.**

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