Taylor County Mental Health & Wellness

We understand that a student's emotional and psychological health are vital components of their overall success and happiness. Our comprehensive and compassionate mental health services are designed to nurture the well-being of every student within our esteemed school system. The Taylor County Mental Health team are professionals committed to providing a safe and supportive environment. Through a range of evidence-based programs, counseling sessions, and resources, we aim to promote mental wellness, foster resilience, and equip students with essential coping skills. At the heart of our mission is a genuine concern for each student's journey, ensuring that they have the tools they need to thrive both academically and emotionally.

Partnerships:

Taylor County partners with local resources to help provide services to as many students and their families as possible. Below are some of our current partners:

Apalachee Mental Health Services: Phone:850-584-5613 Website: Apalachee Center

A New Dawn, A New Beginning, INC: Phone:850-329-5776 Website: A New Dawn, A New Beginning

Disc Village: Phone:850-223-1003 Website: Disc Village

Florida Therapy: Phone:850-878-0494 Website: Florida Therapy

Panhandle Therapy: Phone:850-674-8888 Website: Panhandle Therapy

If you are interested in mental services, we can assist you or you can reach out to our partnering agencies directly. If you would like for the school system to assist you with coordinating the services please complete the following form: Mental Health Services Referral Form

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Mental Health Coordinator!

Dawna Haswell, LCSW

Phone: 850-838-2536

Email: dawna.haswell@taylor.k12.fl.us

Additional Resources:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.

Call: 1-800-273-8255

Website: Suicide Prevention Hotline

Love Is Respect: A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, love is respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. They provide support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through the same free and confidential services via phone, text, and live chat.

Call: 1-866-331-9474

Text: Text: “LOVEIS” to 22522

Website: Love is Respect

Veterans Crisis Line: 24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.

Call: 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1

Text: 838255

Website: Veteran Crisis Line

National Substance Abuse Hotline: The National Rehab Hotline is free and available 24/7/365 to help anyone struggling through a substance use or mental health crisis get immediate help. The crisis hotline specialists can provide resourceful information about alcoholism, drug addiction, and mental health.

Call: 866-210-1303

Website: National Rehab Hotline

SAMHSA National Helpline: SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Website: SAMHSA National Helpline

Big Bend 211: Just as you would call 9-1-1 for emergencies, you can call 211 for human service information and assistance. Big Bend 211 is available 24 hours a day.

Call: (850) 617-6333 or 211

Website: Big Bend 211

Florida Abuse Hotline: The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day and 7 days a week of known or suspected child abuse, neglect, or abandonment and reports of known or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult.

Call: 1 (800) 96-ABUSE

Website: Abuse Hotline

National Eating Disorder Association:  Connects individuals and loved ones with critical knowledge and lived experiences to find the help and support they need to navigate through all stages of their recovery journey.

Call: 1 (800) 931-2237 or text NEDA to 741741

Website: National Eating Disorders Association

National Human Trafficking Hotline: The National Human Trafficking Hotline connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and supports to get help and stay safe. The Trafficking Hotline also receives tips about potential situations of sex and labor trafficking and facilitates reporting that information to the appropriate authorities in certain cases. 

Call: 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733

Website: National Human Trafficking Hotline

National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens: Our mission is to advance science on drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health.

Website: National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Road Safety Foundation: The National Road Safety Foundation, is a non-profit charitable organization that for over 60 years has been dedicated to reducing crashes, deaths and injuries on our nation’s highways by promoting safe driving behavior through greater public awareness.

Call: 1-866-SAFEPATH

Website: The National Road Safety Foundation

STOMP Out Bullying: STOMP Out Bullying is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to changing the culture for all students. It works to reduce and prevent bullying, cyberbullying and other digital abuse.

Call: 877-602-8559

Website: STOMP Out Bullying

Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT): SWAT is Florida’s statewide youth organization working to mobilize, educate and equip Florida youth to revolt against and de-glamorize the tobacco industry. SWAT is a united movement of empowered youth working towards a tobacco free future.

Website: Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT)

Tobacco Free Florida Quit Line:  A comprehensive tobacco education and use prevention program.

Call: 1-877-U-CAN-NOW

Website: Tobacco Free Florida

SEDNET: The Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (SEDNET) creates and facilitates a network of key stakeholders committed to assisting in the provision of a quality system of care for students with or at-risk of emotional and/or behavioral challenges.

Website: SEDNET

Resiliency Curriculum

In accordance with Florida Statute (6A-1.094121), every school district in the state of Florida is mandated to offer a comprehensive curriculum aimed at fostering youth mental wellness and resiliency. This curriculum, spanning five hours, is designed to cater to students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. It encompasses crucial topics such as character education, personal responsibility, mentorship, critical thinking, problem solving, substance abuse, and suicide prevention. By adhering to this statute, we ensure that our students are equipped with essential knowledge and skills to navigate challenges, promote their mental well-being, and contribute to a healthier and more supportive school environment. The Taylor County Implementation Plan can be reviewed at Mental Wellness Plans