Burlington Public Schools Mental Health & SEL Newsletter



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Burlington Public Schools is committed to ensuring that every child has a sense of belonging and receives whatever support he/she/they need to develop his/her/their full academic, emotional, and social potential to learn and thrive everyday. This begins with kindness and valuing the humanity of every child or individual.

ELEMENTARY SPOTLIGHT


All students grades K-5 had the opportunity to participate in a read aloud and activity to process and discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Counselors led this activity and students were thoughtful and engaged in talking about their experiences. Please click on the book for a link to a virtual reading.

MSMS SPOTLIGHT


Marshall Simonds Middle School staff hosted a door decorating competition focused on gratitude. "Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It's the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul." -Amy Collette

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BHS SPOTLIGHT


The Burlington High School Health Department, Counseling Department and Bridge Program partnered with The Nan Project to bring a Peer to Peer presentation focused on mental health, coping strategies and resources to all 10th graders. Stay tuned for more information during an upcoming Counseling Department parent breakfast.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AND PARTNERSHIPS

CHECK OUT BURLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS CURRENT PARTNERSHIPS & RESOURCES

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Contact your student's school counselor for more information regarding mental health services and supports.


INTERFACE Referral Service:  Free and confidential referral service for ALL Burlington residents to utilize. Connects families/students with appropriate outpatient mental health services based on insurance, need, distance, presenting concerns, etc. Open to all ages.


Burlington Youth and Family Services: Town-based behavioral/mental health agency. Open to all Burlington residents. Sliding scale fee. Service ages 9+. Can provide school-based services to MSMS and BHS students. 


Beth Israel Lahey Behavioral Health: Partnership with Burlington Public Schools to provide in-person, school-based therapy for MSMS and BHS students. Lahey is able to provide telehealth or in-person (Beverly, MA) services to elementary students/families.


Family Counseling Associates: Behavioral/mental health agency located in Burlington. New direct referral line available to all Burlington Public Schools students. School personnel or families can complete the attached direct referral line. Please note accepted insurances here. 


Elementary Counselors Webpage

Burlington Public Schools

123 Cambridge Street

Burlington, MA 01803

District Director of Mental Health

Christine Conceison

crconceison@bpsk12.org

(781) 270-2922