Thank you to @MiamiHEAT for hosting our Mindfulness Champions Kick Off. School-Based Mental Health Professionals were able to walk way with valuable strategies from Children Bereavement Center and resources to help successfully decompress.
Thank you to the members of my District Advisory Panel for Exceptional Student Education. As Superintendent, I am here to support your work. Your feedback shapes how we serve every student in @MDCPS. Thank you for your service to our students!
Our favorite PIRATES always show up and show out for a cause! This time, it's for National Suicide Prevention Day! Thank you to our MHC, Ms. Duarte and Student Service team at Robert Morgan Senior High! @RMSH_Pirates@MDCPSSouth#YourBestChoiceMDCPS
SAVE THE DATE for @MDCPS Mental Health and Wellness Fair! Resource fair for our families and community members. A time to receive resources to support all around wellness (mental health, physical health, dental health, etc).
More information to come!
#YourBestChoiceMDCPS
Today, we recognize #988Day. 💙💚
The Department of Mental Health Services is honored to help raise awareness of the lifesaving support available through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
📞 Call or text 988 for free, support 24/7.
@988Lifeline
Together, we can create a community where every life is valued, every voice is heard and help is within reach.
This month and every month, we want to remind our students and families to encourage others to get help when they need it. Help is here. #988 #EndTheStigma 💚🤍
Proud to spotlight our Crisis Team’s Dally Pelaez, interviewed by Univision to discuss early warning signs of bullying and how parents can support their children. Together, we can ensure students feel seen, heard & supported. #BullyingPrevention#YourBestChoiceMDCPS
The Division of Student Services was proud to represent @ the State University Admissions Tour @ FIU! 🎓✨ Staying connected, informed, & ready to help our students navigate the path from high school to higher education. 💙
Powered by Purpose and United for Students! 🚀
September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. A check-in, call or a listening ear can make a real difference. It starts with connection. If you or someone you know is struggling, remember that help is always available. For help, call or text 988 for the Crisis Helpline.
#EndTheStigma💚
As the 2026-2027 school is in full swing; our MHCs are back in action! Our MHC, Ms. Lindsey and amazing school counselors at @SouthwoodMiddle collaborate on important message and information to our students on what it means to be an Upstander! #YourBestChoiceMDCPS
It was an amazing first day back to school! 🏫 Special shout out to the mental health coordinators, counselors, administrators, teachers & staff for a wonderful welcoming for students @ families! Wishing you a successful school year! 📚 🎉 #YourBestChoiceMDCPS#MentalWellness
The Office of Mental Health & Student Services dedicated time preparing for a successful Opening of Schools!! We met for team building activities & professional development sessions on Motivational Interviewing & Zones of Regulation!#YourBestChoiceMDCPS#mentalhealthmatters
It was a busy Saturday! The Office of Mental Health & Student Services welcomed our students and parents at community Back-to-School events!! 🎉 We’re looking forward to supporting you during the new school year! 💚❤️ #yourbestchoicemdcps#mentalhealthmatters#counselorsrock
We ask that you give a warm welcome to a new member of our administrative team, Ms. Kimberly Anderson. Ms. Anderson joins our team with over 20 years of experience in @MDCPS serving students in different capacities.
Looking forward to another successful year! #YourBestChoice
Our final stop on the 2026 #ValuesMatter Tour concluded at the school board!🎉Congrats to Mr. Bruce, from the SBAB Cafeteria who is always a shining star for all staff & supports Project Victory students! We had the special opportunity to celebrate him!🎉 #YourBestChoiceMDCPS