Mental Health Support

Mental Health Support

Bay-Arenac ISD receives 31N grant funding to provide comprehensive support to K-12 schools within our district for addressing students' mental and behavioral health needs. Through this funding and local district partnerships, BAISD aims to enhance the well-being and academic success of all students by prioritizing their mental and behavioral health. Growing up can be tough, especially in today’s world. Young people are dealing with pressure from peers and school, changes in their family dynamics, the rollercoaster of emotions that come with adolescence, and the ongoing struggle to manage their feelings. It’s a lot to handle, and for many children and teenagers, it is the first time they face these challenges. We have 14 counselors, in 25 schools throughout Bay and Arenac County, delivering direct mental/behavioral health services to children and adolescents who experience anxiety, depression, conflicts within their family, issues with relationships, and just the everyday stressors of life. 

We are dedicated to assisting children of all ages, and their families, as they navigate the hurdles of home life, school, and friendships. As part of our primary focus, we deliver targeted interventions at both Tier 2 and Tier 3 levels via small group and individual sessions. In addition to student support, we also assist teachers, administrators and other school personnel in understanding and implementing the Whole Child approach. We value nurturing a child's holistic development by emphasizing social-emotional learning alongside academic development.

We Serve

• Students
• Classroom teachers
• Principals
• District administrators
• Leadership teams
• Support staff
• Entire school or district

We Provide

• Brief intervention for emotional support and regulation
• Crisis intervention
• Collaboration and coordination with school, families, and community providers/agencies
• Short-term individual and small-group counseling services for students with mild to moderate mental/behavioral health needs
• Referrals for students in need of more intensive mental/behavioral health services
• Psychoeducation services to assist students, families, and school staff in understanding student diagnosis, behavioral health needs, support services, and interventions