Mental Health Program
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress.
FirstLink is a free, confidential service available to anyone 24/7 for listening and support, referrals to resources / help and crisis intervention.
Text HOME to 741741 anytime, about any type of crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds.
Trevor Lifeline is the only national 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ young people under 25. Available at 1-866-488-7386. Trevor Text is a free, confidential service in which LGBTQ young people can text a trained TREVOR counselor for support and crisis intervention by texting START to 678678
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While half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14, it’s important to note that ALL of us, students and adults alike, will encounter challenges with our mental health from time-to-time. In addition, we can ALL make a positive difference in the lives of those around us. In fact, the research shows that the number one protective factor in a child’s life is enduring connections to caring, supportive adults. We believe social-emotional learning helps teachers, administrators, and families create safe, positive and supportive learning environments for all students. We care about our students’ academic achievement, but more importantly, we value their mental health and overall well-being!
Contact Information
Christine Litzinger
Mental Health Coordinator
Grand Forks Public Schools
Office: 701-746-2205, ext 3714
We Want to Help
Click the “Unified Mental Health Team” tab to find contact information for our school mental health professionals and to learn more about the support they can provide for students and families.
FREE Counseling Service for GFPS Students
The Access for All Scholarship Fund provides FREE counseling services to Grand Forks Public Schools students and their families at the Northern Prairie Community Clinic on the campus of the University of North Dakota.
Counseling is offered for individual students and/or their families and can address a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, substance use, relationship issues, stress management, and trauma-related issues.
For more information, or to inquire about a referral, please contact your school counselor or school social worker.