• October is Substance Use Prevention Month

    Substance Use Prevention Month and Youth Substance Use Prevention Month are observed in October. The month highlights the importance of preventing substance abuse for the health of individuals and communities. Millions of Americans suffer from substance abuse, which includes underage drinking, alcohol dependency, non-medical use of prescription drugs, abuse of over-the-counter medications, and illicit drug use. 

     

    If you or someone you know needs help, Care Solace is a 24/7/365 Mental Health Care Coordination Service for Lowell Public Schools Students, Staff, and their Families which can be accessed at https://caresolace.com/site/lowellma. 

     

    Additional Resources:

    Alcoholics Anonymous: 1-888-GET-HOPE (438-4673)

    Narcotics Anonymous: 1-800-543-4670

    Drug-Free Greater Lowell 978-382-4989

     

    For more information, please visit

    https://youth.gov/feature-article/national-substance-abuse-prevention-month

     

     

     

Vision of the Mental Health Office

  • The Lowell Public Schools will develop a comprehensive school mental health system valuing inclusivity and equity where every member, student, family, community partner, and staff collaborate to serve students' and families' best interests and needs. We are dedicated to educating the whole child, having equal access to resources, and being responsive to our diverse community's ever-changing needs.

Mental Health Partners

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    The Mental Health Office is tremendously proud to announce that the Cummings Foundation has awarded a 3-year $225,000 grant to support our work to build a comprehensive school mental health system in our schools. Mass General's Psychiatry Academy will partner with us to support this work.

     

    The Massachusetts General Psychiatry Academy has partnered with the Lowell Public Schools through the Cummings Foundation Grant to support staff and students with clinical consultation, parent education and to support the development of a comprehensive school mental health system.

     

     

    McLean's Hospital is piloting a program aimed at reducing absenteeism and has partnered with Lowell Public Schools to provide professional development and clinical consultation to staff working with some of our highest need families. In the 24'- 25' school year, McLeans will also provide professional development to therapeutic staff on a range of topics. 

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