Mental Health Supports

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 immediately. 

If you would like to report an immediate mental health concern, please call 517-699-7867.

Mental Health and Social Emotional Well Being Guidelines 

Holt Public Schools recognizes that students, families, and staff may experience challenges that affect their well-being and ability to learn or work. We are committed to developing strong systems to identify needs early, provide appropriate support, and foster a safe, healthy, and connected learning community.

Processes and resources, outlined below, are available to ensure families, students, and staff receive the supports they need.  

K-12

• If you would like to coordinate non-emergency mental health services for your student, please contact your child's school. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.
• Social-emotional learning and wellness are integrated into the school experience, and staff use trauma-informed practices to support student success.
• All staff complete mandatory reporter training and are equipped to recognize and respond to student needs.
• Each school has designated staff who work with families, community agencies, and local partners to connect students with appropriate mental health resources.
• The District's Crisis Team regularly reviews procedures and available resources to ensure students and staff receive timely support.

K-6

• Each school has a problem-solving team that collaborates to identify student needs and develop appropriate supports.
• Students may work with a school psychologist, social worker, or other support staff to determine the services and interventions that best meet their needs.
• Each building has designated mental health staff, including counselors, social workers and assistant principals, who partner with families, community agencies, and local organizations to coordinate support services.

7-12

• The building has a problem-solving team that collaborates to identify student needs and develop appropriate supports.
• Counselors are available to meet with students on a personal basis.
• Students may work with a School Psychologist or Social Worker to determine what ongoing supports are best.
• The building has designated mental health staff, including counselors, social workers and MTSS coordinators, who partner with families, community agencies, and local organizations to coordinate support services.