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Galena Park ISD outlines student mental health supports, staff counseling benefit and upcoming mental health fair
Summary
District presenters and students described the scope of mental-health challenges in schools, explained the district's screening and referral process and promoted an employee assistance program and a May 7 mental-health fair at North Shore Senior High School.
Dr. Karen Haines, director for mental health and social services for Galena Park ISD, opened a district presentation on school mental-health supports and resources, saying, “We're about to take a deep dive into mental health in our schools. On this journey, you will experience a range of emotions.”
The presentation paired student testimony about bullying, family violence and loss with details on the district's response processes for students in crisis, tools for staff, and an upcoming community event. District presenters described the Columbia suicide-risk screening protocol used by school counselors and an employee assistance program (EAP) that covers staff and…
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