The Waterford athletic department is committed to supporting the mental well-being of our student-athletes. In short, mental health is a part of, not apart from, student-athlete health and is an integral part of the high school experience.
Guidance and resources are available to empower schools in their responsibility to provide for the mental health of student-athletes. Located on this page are resources provided pursuant to Public Act 21-46: An Act Concerning Social Equity and the Health, Safety and Education of Children.
Mental Health and Student Athletes (Signs and Symptoms) - Parent/Guardian Consent Form
Mental Health Resources at Waterford HS
National Association of School Psychologists
National Association for School Crisis and Bereavement
SUCIDE PREVENTION
CT Dept. of Education Resources for Families & Students
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board - Suicide Prevention Information
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The Brian Dagle Foundation
Crisis Text Line
GRIEF & TRAUMA PREVENTION
American Academy of Pediatrics (Search “Children and Disasters”)
Coalition to Support Grieving Students
The Cove Center for Grieving Children
Mental Health of America Helping Children Cope with Tragedy Related Anxiety
National Child Traumatic Stress Network