MHISC offers independent schools the opportunity to participate in a needs assessment process based on the MHISC model for Comprehensive Mental Health Preparedness in school communities.  The following services are custom tailored, in collaboration with the school’s leadership, to fulfill the unique mission of the school:

• Mental health policy review and development

• Board training on role clarification pertaining to mental health related policies

• Consultation to school leadership regarding mental health policies and practices

• Professional development for faculty, staff, coaches and other targeted groups

• Parent education

• Adviser training, support, and program development

• Review and development of prevention curriculum

• Recruitment and supervision of school counselor

• Policy and practice alignment regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act

Specialized Services to Head of School or Designee

• Consultation on strategic planning and market positioning

• “Real Time” case review of situations involving students, faculty, and/or families

• Crisis support including administrative, communication, and referral recommendations

• ADA case review and recommendations

• New position development and job coaching

• On call availability to triage situations

Parent Education Programs

• Homework: the parents’ role

• Safe parties…is it possible?

• Suicide prevention...what to look for?

• Peer relationships: where do we fit in?
• Raising resilient children/teenagers
• Family conflict, separation, and divorce
• The internet: practical tips for the home
• Parent role modeling: the real deal
• Getting the driver’s license
• Adolescence: the good, the bad, and the ugly
• The home-school connection
• Talking to your children about “sensitive” issues
• How to help your child feel safe in an unsafe world

Confidential Clinical Education for Counselors (CCEC) at Independent Schools

A course that that is taught by the director of MHISC and a psychiatrist and meets once a month to review policies and procedures regarding the mental health aspects of student life.  Peer case review is offered.  Click here for more information about CCEC.

Personal and Professional Boundary Management Workshop for Educators