- Guilford County Schools
- Mental Health Support Services
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VISION
To increase the success of all GCS students through effective mental health services.
MISSION
The Mental Health Department strives to increase student success through education, prevention, and intervention with quality substance-use and mental health services.
What is Mental Health?
- Mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being
- Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
- It affects how we think, feel, and act
- Determines how we handle stress, relate to others and make healthy choices
- Mental health is part of overall strength and wellness
What is Behavioral Health?
Behavioral health is the scientific study of the emotions and behaviors related to a person’s mental well-being. Their ability to function in everyday life and their concept of self. A person struggling with his or her behavioral health may face:
- Stress
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Grief
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Or learning disabilities, mood disorders, or other psychological concerns
What is Mental Illness?
- Conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feelings, mood or behavior
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar Disorder
- PTSD
What is trauma?
Trauma defined by SAMHSA is “Events or circumstances experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening, which result in adverse effects on the individual’s functioning and well-being.”
Newsletters
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Contact us:
4830 Pleasant Garden Road
Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
(336) 370-8170Alexander V. Tabori, PhD. NCSP
Executive Director of Mental and
Behavioral Health ServicesAndrea Thompson
Director Mental Health Support ServicesMeredeth Lee
Office Support
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If you suspect your child, or someone you may know, is in a mental health crisis, call or text 988 immediately.
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.