	Math Proficient	Math Distinguished	Reading Proficient	Reading Distinguished
Elementary	27%	9%	30%	22%
Middle	19%	5%	29%	12%
High	21%	4%	32%	12%

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health

Students who are experiencing mental health problems potentially have increased difficulty in their academic, career, and social/emotional development. Improving and maintaining mental health is critical to a child's success in school and in life. As a parent, finding the right methods or resources to help for your child can be a scary and unfamiliar process. If you or someone you know has issues related to mental health, there are several methods for acquiring help. Attached to this page are some helpful links, information, and resources related to meeting student, faculty, and parents' mental health needs.

For additional questions or information, please contact Barry Adkins, School Psychologist, or Cameron Blanton, Mental Health Coach for Magoffin County Schools at 349-6117, or your child's school.

If you or someone you know may be in a crisis and need immediate support or intervention, call Mountain Comprehensive Care's Crisis Line (1 800-422-1060) or call/go the website of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255). Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals. If the situation is potentially life-threatening, it is advised that you call 911 or go to a hospital emergency room.

Getting Immediate Help

An invaluable skill for faculty, students, and/or parents is understanding and recognizing the signs that someone may be at risk of suicide.

Warning signs that someone may be at immediate risk for attempting suicide include:
Other serious warning signs that someone may be at risk for attempting suicide include:

Warning signs that someone may be at immediate risk for attempting suicide include:

Talking about wanting to die or wanting to kill themselves.
Talking about feeling empty or hopeless or having no reason to live.
Talking about feeling trapped or feeling that there are no solutions.
Feeling unbearable emotional or physical pain.
Talking about being a burden to others.
Withdrawing from family and friends.
Giving away important possessions.
Saying goodbye to friends and family.
Putting affairs in order, such as making a will.
Taking great risks that could lead to death, such as driving extremely fast.
Talking or thinking about death often.

Other serious warning signs that someone may be at risk for attempting suicide include:

Displaying extreme mood swings, such as suddenly changing from very sad/angry to very calm or happy, or vice-versa.
Making a plan or looking for ways to kill themselves, such as searching for lethal methods online, stockpiling pills, or buying a gun.
Talking about feeling great guilt or shame.
Using alcohol or drugs more often.
Acting anxious or agitated.
Changing eating or sleeping habits.
Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.

CAMERON BLANTON

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Location(s)

Salyersville Grade School, North Magoffin Elementary, Magoffin County High School, Herald Whitaker Middle School, South Magoffin Elementary, Central Office

Title(s)

MENTAL HEALTH COACH

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(Primary)

School Phone

606-349-6117 EXT 6162

Room

OFFICE

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Employed Since

2021

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Warning signs that someone may be at immediate risk for attempting suicide include:

Other serious warning signs that someone may be at risk for attempting suicide include:

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