Mental health is fundamental to our overall well-being, profoundly influencing how we think, act, and interact in our daily lives. Good mental health enables us to face life's challenges with resilience, forge strong and meaningful relationships, and make decisions that shape a positive future for ourselves and our communities. Recognizing the importance of mental health is key to fostering a healthier society, as it lays the foundation for individual resilience, effective communication, and collective well-being.
We provide immediate support and intervention during mental health crises, such as suicidal ideation, anxiety attacks, and de-escalating/navigating stressful situations. We collaborate with other mental health professionals, social workers, and community organizations to assure our students receive comprehensive care and support. We also educate the BMC community (students, staff, and parents) about mental health issues and services in order to reduce stigmas, increase awareness, and promote a positive posture towards participating in mental health treatment.
"It's okay to not be okay, it's okay to ask for help"
Students may contact us via Schoology (this is the easiest way). If using email, please advise that a parent must be carbon-copied to the email.
Parents may email any concerns to mentalhealth@bishopmoore.org, or to the counselors below.
Text-4-Help Crisis Hotline
We all face times in life when we are anxious or must deal with difficult situations. If you ever need help, I want to tell you about a way to receive support. It’s called Text-4-Help, a resource for you to use if you need help for yourself or advice on helping a friend.
It’s easy to use, and completely anonymous. You simply send a text message HORNETS to 844-311-7177; you’ll receive an immediate text response from a professional counselor. The counselor doesn’t know who you are, and can’t trace your phone number or location because your text message is routed through a cloaking server. So, you can reach out for help for you or a friend without concern.