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Rockville Centre Board hears mental-health update; district to launch Twilight program for high-school students
Summary
District officials reported expanded mental-health partnerships with Northwell Health, introduction of the Teen Intervene program and a Twilight program to support high-school students with school avoidance, plus a May 3 wellness walk and plans for expanded staff training and family engagement.
Marie Dalton, a member of the district mental-health committee, told the Rockville Centre Union Free School District Board of Education during its Jan. 23 work session that the committee is focusing on rising anxiety among students, social-media impacts and strengthening supports for families.
The committee has partnered with the Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth and Northwell Health to offer presentations and services. "Parents have expressed a strong desire for tools and strategies to help their families foster healthier relationships with technology," Dalton said, noting December’s presentation on…
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