Jeffco Public Schools

Navigating mental wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Changes to watch for
• How to talk to kids about COVID-19
• Managing anxiety
• Suicide and suicide prevention
• District mental health supports
• Community resources

School-based mental health services, staff roles, and programs

• School-based services offered
• Suicide awareness and prevention
• Counselors, nurses, social workers, and psychologists
• Resources

Build mental health resilience through conversations and activities that encourage connection.

• Monthly and daily activities to tied to a monthly theme
• Encouraging healthy relationship building, connection, and strength
• Tips for strength-based conversations

Explore tools and strategies to manage emotions and stress and calm both the brain and body.

• Guided meditations and relaxation
• Live cameras
• Resources and apps
• Yoga and stretches

Student mental health supports around COVID-19, remote learning, and more

• COVID-19 anxiety
• Remote learning/hybrid learning anxiety
• Frequently Asked Questions about the return to school
• Depression, suicide, substance abuse, and other mental health issues
• Find help in your school
• Find help in your community

Find fun activities that are healthy, entertaining, safe, and educational!

• Academics
• Health and Wellness
• Assistance Resources
• Enrichment

Learn more about our comprehensive, evidence-based suicide prevention program and resources.

• Suicide prevention programs
  • QPR
  • Sources of Strength
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid
• Community outreach and training opportunities
• Safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments
• Restorative Practices
• Crisis resources
• Community resources