CCSD Mental Health

What is mental health?

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, poor mental health and mental illness are not the same. A person can experience poor mental health and not be diagnosed with a mental illness. Likewise, a person diagnosed with a mental illness can experience periods of health physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Taken from the CDC

For more information please visit. About Emotional Well-Being | Well-Being | CDC

CCSD Mental Health Vision
To cultivate a supportive, resilient, and emotionally thriving school community where every student, staff member, and family feels valued, empowered, and equipped to reach their full potential.

Mission
Our mission is to promote the mental health and well-being of all students and staff by providing proactive support, fostering a culture of compassion and inclusion, delivering evidence-based mental health services, and building strong partnerships with families and community resources. Through education, early intervention, and advocacy, we strive to create safe environments where emotional wellness is a foundation for lifelong success.

Motto
  Brave Hearts, Brilliant Minds, Bright Futures.

Core Values

  • Compassion – We nurture every mental health journey with empathy and understanding.

  • Equity – We commit to fair and inclusive access to all mental health supports.

  • Resilience – We empower individuals to overcome challenges and thrive.

  • Collaboration – We engage families, staff, and the community as partners.

  • Prevention – We act early to promote lifelong mental wellness.

  • Advocacy – We speak out and stand up for mental health awareness and care.

If you or someone you know has a mental health emergency, don't hesitate to get in touch with your local emergency room, call 911, or 988.

“Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but you are not the rain.” ~ Matt Haig

 

"What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation." ~Glenn Close