GI Family Support Services is preparing to launch a new virtual educational series with Horizon Health Services due to Covid preventing in-person programming at this time.  Each month, an email will be sent that invites families to view a prerecorded webinar on a varying mental health or wellness related topic.  Families can view these pieces at their convenience and will even have an opportunity to reach out to the presenter for questions via an email address created just for Grand Island! 

Our first webinar will roll out in November 2020 and will cover depression in children.  The presenter will be Stacey Schmeig, LMHC, who also offers satellite counseling (virtual and in-person) for our middle school and high school students.  Our December program will feature Colleen Babcock, a Parent and Family Support Coordinator at Horizons.  She will cover the signs and symptoms of substance abuse and how to access varying levels of support and treatment.  Please stay tuned to your email for additional information regarding these webinars.

We would also like to remind GIHS families that there are a number of mental health resources that are available and accessible if you or your child are experiencing mental health concerns. Contact information for these Community Mental Health Resources are accessible under the Quick Links on our District Webpage. You may also contact Jessica Hutchings, our GICSD Family Support Services Coordinator, for more information on satellite counseling services offered through our Family Support Services at 773-8844 or jessicahutchings@gicsd.org.