McDowell Social-Emotional and Mental Health Supports

McDowell Social-Emotional and Mental Health Supports

McDowell County Data

Demographic Information

Student Enrollment:

Elementary: 5 schools, 1348 students
Middle: 2 schools, 240 students
Secondary: 2 schools, 1014 students

Number of professional student support staff:

Communities in Schools Coordinators: 9
Counselors: 11
Jobs for WV Graduates Specialist (JWVG): 1
Nurses: 10
Psychologists: 1
Social Workers: 2

Student Support Contact Information

Boost Afterschool Program
Amanda Peyton
Communities In Schools
Aaron Lester
Expanded School Mental Health
Katie Williamson, Southern Highlands Medical Ctr.
Foster Care
Aaron Lester
Guideposts to Graduation
Dr. Kristy East
Lawyers in Schools
Melissa Lilly
School Psychologists
Dr. Kristy East
Student Support Services
Aaron Lester
WV Family Engagement
Amanda Peyton

Social and Emotional/Behavior Supports

School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
10 schools

Programs/Curricula:

Mental Health/Trauma Supports

Expanded School Mental Health
1 site
Mental Health Services in All Schools
Grant funding for mental health spaces in all schools
Handle with Care
Telehealth (Mental Health Services)

Programs/Curricula:

Signs of Suicide

Support for At-Risk Students

Boost Afterschool Program K-12
(8 Sites)
Communities In Schools (CIS)
8 sites
Guidepost to Graduation
PreK-12 Home Visiting Project
Summer Learning Camp PreK-12
Tutoring Services after School
Workplace Exploration

Prevention

WV Prevention First – Prevention Lead Organizations

Programs/Curricula:

Community Partnerships/Initiative

Abby’s Closets
School Based Health Centers
2 sites
SMILES Mobile Dentistry
Tug River Health Association Mobile Health Clinic
Universal Pre-K Partnership with Head Start

Funding Sources

Communities In School
Guidepost to Graduation
Home Visiting
ReClaimWV Grant Funding
Stronger Connections Grant
Substance Abuse Federal Block Grant

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