Meeting Students Where They Are: Inside Horizon’s School-Based Services for Mental Health, Student Success, and Accessibility
It’s Youth Mental Health Awareness Month.
In this special bonus episode of The Horizon Line, Grant Tomey, Clinical Coordinator of School-Based Services at Horizon Behavioral Health, discusses the growing need for school-based mental health services and how accessible counseling in schools helps students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
We explore:
* How school-based counseling improves access to youth mental health care
* Early warning signs of anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns in children
* Real success stories from students receiving support
* How families can connect to additional community mental health resources in Central Virginia
* Why open communication between parents and children is critical for emotional well-being
If you’re a parent, educator, school administrator, or community member concerned about children’s mental health, this episode offers practical guidance and insight into how early intervention and prevention can make a lasting difference in the lives of youth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to School-Based Services
01:01 Accessibility of Mental Health Services
02:58 Success Stories in School-Based Counseling
05:14 Connecting Students to Additional Resources
07:11 Recognizing Signs of Mental Health Struggles
08:42 Youth Mental Health Awareness and Resources
About Horizon Behavioral Health
Horizon Behavioral Health has been the primary public behavioral healthcare provider in Central Virginia for over 56 years. We provide comprehensive services for adults and children addressing mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Horizon is accredited by CARF International, representing the highest level of accreditation in the field of behavioral health.
The Horizon Line is a podcast produced by Horizon Behavioral Health and recorded at the Horizon Wellness Center at Langhorne. Each episode is designed to inform, inspire, and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health through authentic conversations with professionals, individuals with lived experience, and community leaders.
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