Mental Health

  • School Psychologists and Social Worker Supports

    School Psychologists and Social Worker Supports

    • Services will be provided remotely and in some cases in person.
    • School social workers and school psychologists will be prioritizing the provision of special education services and related assessments, services for students with section 504 plans and  related assessment services, student safety, and social emotional supports.
    • They will  provide strong consultation services in support of students to teachers and other DPS employees to ensure continuity of social emotional supports are in place given there may be a variety of barriers to access students in appropriate small groups and or pullout services that typically are a means to deliver services. 

    SWSP Return to School: Service Deliver 2020-2021

  • District Crisis Recovery Team Services

    District Crisis Recovery Team Services 

    • The District Crisis Recovery Team (DCRT) continues to provide support for students and staff following significant crises such as the death of a student.  All services are being provided remotely. 

    Principals should  notify Elizabeth_Jagiello@dpsk12.org (Liz) ASAP if support is needed. If unable to reach Liz, contact Meghan_Kimball@dpsk12.org or  Ellen_Kelty@dpsk12.org at 720-468-8364.

  • Mental Health Partners in the Schools

    Mental Health Partners in the Schools

    Our community-based mental health partners currently working in schools are continuing to provide services to students. School staff can reach out to their assigned therapist for more information on service options.

    Those schools who do not have a current partnership can reach out to Denver Health School-Based Health Centers at 720-424-2050 or can contact one of the other agencies listed below (in the Mental Health Agencies section).

    Quick Links: List of Community-Based Mental Health  Partners, DPS School-Based Health Clinics (mental health services available)

  • School Based Health Clinics

    School Based Health Clinics 

    Denver Health School-Based Health Centers are open and available to provide services remotely or in person for DPS students.  Services are available to all DPS students. Students/families needing care can call Denver Health at 720-424-2050.

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