OPS sets up websites to help students with mental health connections
Messenger-InquirerSep 06, 2020
Many families are in need of special supports at this time while students are working virtually from home, Bell said.
OPS started back to school
Bell said when distance learning first began in March, she encouraged all OPS school counselors to set up their own websites so families could easily contact them for virtual services.
"There's a mental health component on all of the sites," she said. "It's also just more of a school's counseling page. There are places to check in and to actually request to talk with counselors."
She also said another good thing about the websites is that families can put a face with a name. Most schools have created welcome and introductory videos.
He explained to students how they can use the OMS school counseling site and that it will continue to grow throughout the year. He encouraged students to continually check it.
"The last thing I want to leave you with is this: you are not alone, there is someone here for you," Dukes said in the video. "Do not think you have to go through this alone. Safe travels on your journey throughout the school year."
Bell wants parents to know their OPS family is there for them in their time of need. She understands and recognizes the importance of mental health, as do all school counselors at this time.
"We care about the social (and) emotional well-being of our students, and we want to be here to provide that support," she said.
Any student or parent can access the sites.
Students and families have been sent links to these websites, and they can also be accessed by visiting the district website at owensboro.kyschools.us.
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