“Mental health is not simply the absence of mental illness but also encompasses social, emotional, and behavioral health and the ability to cope with life’s challenges” (NASP, 2019). 

Good mental health is essential to children’s success in school.  According the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, one in five children and adolescents experience a mental health problem during their school years.

The Albion school counseling staff is here to provide prevention and intervention, as well as to foster communication between school and families.  We are trained to guide and assist children who are struggling with any behavioral, academic, or mental health issue.  In many cases, we can also provide information or connect families with area mental health providers.
 

Click on this link for a list of some of the area mental health providers.

Click on the links below for more information on mental health topics and services:

http://www.211wny.org/

https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/index.html

https://www.omh.ny.gov/

https://combataddiction.ny.gov/

https://www.oasas.ny.gov/