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Mental Wellness

vcs mental wellness linking healthy minds for a positive future

 

 

Jessica McIntyre, MS, LMHC, QS Coordinator, Mental Health Services     jlmcinty@volusia.k12.fl.us      (386) 734-7190 Ext. 20653 

Leanne Jaeger, MS, LMHC   Specialist, Mental Health Services lhjaeger@volusia.k12.fl.us   (386)734-7190 Ext. 20763

Good mental health is critical to a student’s success in school and life. Research suggests that students who receive  mental health and social support shows, in addition to: 

  • Academic improvement  
  • Increase in self-image & resiliency skills 
  • Decrease in emotional distress 
  • Improved students’ sense of connectedness & well-being 

Mental health is not simply the absence of mental illness but also encompasses emotional, and behavioral health and the ability to cope with life’s challenges. Left unmet, mental health problems are linked to costly negative outcomes such as academic and behavior problems, difficulties with relationships, dropping out, and delinquency.

 

IMPORTANT: If you are experiencing an emergency or life-threatening situation, please stop and dial 911 immediately. If you need to make a report of abuse, contact 1-800-962-2873.

 

If you are interested in reviewing Resiliency, Life Skills and Resiliency Instruction video content, please contact your student's school to set up an appointment to come in and view, contact the District Mental Health Office at (386) 734-7190 ext. 20009, or Jessica McIntyre (Coordinator, Mental Health Services) at jlmcinty@volusia.k12.fl.us.