Mental Health & Social Emotional Learning
A key focus for all grade levels is social emotional well-being and community building. It is important that all students feel a strong belonging to the academic community. As a school district, we utilize the RULER approach for social emotional well-being. We also use CASEL resources, SEL interventions, restorative circles and other resources to support all students in the areas of social emotional learning and belonging.
Managing Anxiety – RULER Approach
Resources for Students
Mental Health and Social Support Resources for FPS Families
| National Suicide Prevention Hotline | 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Call or text 988 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Lifeline | https://afsp.org/ |
| Connecticut Clearinghouse | https://www.ctclearinghouse.org/customer-content/www/topics/Teen_Suicide.pdf |
| Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board | www.preventsuicidect.org |
| Other Resources | Preventing Youth Suicide Brief Facts (also available in Spanish) Preventing Youth Suicide: Tips or Parents and Educators |
| Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence | https://endsexualviolencect.org/ Call or Text: 1-888-999-5545 |
| Crisis Text Line for Youth in Crisis | Text Home to 741-741 |
| Mobile Crisis Intervention Services | Call 2-1-1 |
| National Suicide Prevention Hotline | 1-800-273-TALK (8255) |
| SAMSHA Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | SAMHSA Call or Text 988 |
| Trevor Lifeline | We’re here for you Now – The Trevor Project Text Start to 678-678 Call (866) 488 – 7386 |
Local Resources
| Farmington Social Services | https://www.farmington-ct.org/community/social-services (860) 675-2390 |
| Hartford Behavioral Health | https://www.hartfordbehavioralhealth.com/services (860) 548-0101 |
| Wheeler Clinic | https://www.wheelerclinic.org/ (888) 793-3500 |