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At a time when our daily lives have changed dramatically over the last few months, the need for mental health and psychosocial support will substantially increase in the coming months and years. That is why now, more than ever, it is essential to erase the stigma around mental health, generate more awareness and remind our families of the services offered to provide support to our students.

Our district's mental health team collaborates daily with Student Services staff to work with students and their families to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral health.

The “Not I, But We” Teen Advocacy Group for #MentalHealthAwareness was formed in 2018 by Valerie Muzyka, current Junior at Sickle High School to replace the “I” in mental illness with the “WE” in mental wellness in order to make strides towards eradicating the stigma that surrounds the mental health community. 

A new program beginning next school year will prepare students for careers in mental health services, including in-demand positions such as psychologists, social workers and guidance counselors.

School Board Member Karen Perez is hosting two more dates for the Mental Health Tour,.

Our vision at Hillsborough County Public Schools is to Prepare Students for Life. That’s not limited to their education. We also aim to make our students healthy, whole, well-rounded people.

One or more Hillsborough County School Board members are scheduled to attend events or meetings.

A suvivor of the Stoneman Douglas shooting is making a new life at Sickles High School - thanks to a team of people determined to help her heal and succeed

Hillsborough County School Board Members continue their discussions with state lawmakers regarding security and mental health funding.

Hillsborough County School Board Members have invited state lawmakers into our schools to see first-hand the needs and challenges our district faces in regard to security and mental health funding