Mental Health & Community Resources
During times of intensive stress, it's important to know how to seek assistance, guidance, or just a helping hand. Our mental health professionals in each school building are currently providing families with support and guidance via online and teleconferencing platforms. The district has also partnered with Northwell Health to provide additional services for our school community. Families are encouraged to take advantage of the following services, as needed.
Partnership with Northwell Health
The Great Neck Public Schools has entered into a partnership with Northwell Health to provide support and training for school staff, resources for families, and emergency mental health services for students.
Behavioral Health Center
A key component of the district's partnership with Northwell Health is the Behavioral Health Center, located at 156 First Street (lower level) in Mineola. It is a place to access urgent mental health support for school-aged children and adolescents who may not necessarily require the services of an emergency room. Northwell professionals will meet with students in need of immediate evaluation and make connections for appropriate care.
The Behavioral Health Center is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8am-8pm and Tuesday 9:30am-5:30pm for the exclusive use of students from partnering school districts. Additional information is available here:
- Behavioral Health Center Information (English)
- Información de Centro De Salud Conductual Mineola (Spanish)
School Mental Health Community Newsletter
The Northwell Health School Mental Health Community Newsletter includes information about various mental health topics, links to previously recorded parent webinars, and links to sign up for upcoming workshops.
- November 2024 - School Mental Health Community Newsletter November
- October 2024 - School Mental Health Community Newsletter October
- September 2024 - School Mental Health Community Newsletter September
Virtual Parent Workshops
Free virtual Parent Workshops are offered through the Community Education Series for Parents. The image below shows all the sessions for the 2024-25 school year. For more details about a specific session, click on the link below the image.
- September 2024 - Raising Confident and Competent Kids: Fostering Self-Esteem and Resilience
- October 2024 - Empowering Parents: Setting Limits with Love and Consistency
- November 2024 - Beyond the Prescription: A Parent's Guide to Safe Medication Practices
- December 2024 - The Power of Belonging: Helping Kids Thrive in Social Settings
- January 2025 - Striking a Balance: Healthy Screen Habits in the Digital Age
- February 2025 - Supporting Your Child in Athletics
- March 2025 - Managing Academic Stress
- April 2025 - Sleep Well, Learn Well: Healthy Sleep Habits for Children and Teens
- May 2025 - Parent Management Training
- June 2025 - Life After High School
GNPS Mental Health & Wellness Resource Guide
GNPS school psychologists and social workers have developed extensive documents to further assist our families during the pandemic. This guide is an easy reference for help with various topics related to these challenging times. The guide is organized into important topics with helpful information, resources, and links.
A PDF of the 2020-2021 GNPS Mental Health and Wellness Guide is available for viewing below or can be downloaded here. A text-only version of the document is compatible with the Translate feature found in the top menu bar of our website and formatted to be accessible for the visually impaired.
