Mission: In close collaboration with the Aurora community, the mission of the Mental Health and Counseling Department is to promote an environment where students feel a sense of belonging, create strong connections, and have the skills required to regulate their emotions so they can effectively access education and engage with the wider community.
Goals: Our goals are to ensure every student is connected to at least one adult in the school, feels a sense of belonging in their school community, and has the skills and strategies to regulate.
Connection, Belonging, and Regulation are the three highest leverage factors in students' environments that protect against life-long consequences. Click here to learn more about them!
Colorado Crisis Center: https://coloradocrisisservices.org
Call 1-844-493-8255 or text "TALK" to 38255
Suicide Hotline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Call 1-800-273-8255
Mental Health providers in Aurora Public Schools consist of school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists. School counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists all play vital roles in enhancing students' mental health and academic success. They each advocate for student well-being, promote equity, and support the development of skills necessary for postsecondary readiness. These professionals collaborate with educators, parents, and the community to provide interventions and resources tailored to students' needs. They also engage in data-informed practices to identify challenges and improve outcomes for all students.
Every school has mental health professionals who provide services on an individual, group, and whole-building level. Find your school’s mental health providers below.