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MentalWellnessResourcesandSupports
If you are in need of emergency assistance call 911 or to report abuse call 18009622873

Volusia County Schools understands the importance of school and community-based mental health services in supporting our students and families.  We continually work to enhance early detection of student needs, training for staff to assist in communicating with students, increasing family engagement, and providing access to resources available to students and their families at the school and within their community.

School-Based Resources

Hotlines

  • National Suicide Prevention Hotline – 988 - a free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • FortifyFL – a suspicious activity reporting tool allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials. Download the app Apple or Android or report a tip via the website
  • SMA Crisis Response Team 24/7 Helpline – 1-800-539-4228 – confidential emotional helpline for children, adolescent and young adults 25 and under.
  • Florida Abuse Hotline – 1-800-962-2873 - The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day and 7 days a week of known or suspected child abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
  • Gaggle Reach Out- 386-200-9925- a 24/7 on-demand support line for students. This service gives students access to trained counselors anytime they may need someone to talk to.

Local Agencies

  • 2-1-1 Volusia Flagler / First Call for Help  – “Help is Just a Phone Call Away!” A 24-hour, free, confidential telephone Helpline for community information and referrals for health and human services resources in Volusia County. Just Dial 2-1-1 or go to www.211live.org
  • Halifax Behavioral Services: 386- 425-3900. Local intake and screening department for psychiatric emergencies 841 Jimmy Ann Drive, Daytona Beach, FL.
  • SMA Mobile Crisis Response Team: 800-539-4228. Provides a 24/7 on-demand crisis response at the location the crisis is occurring.

Mental Health Agencies who have a partnership with Volusia County Schools

Mental Health & Wellness Community Resources