From The Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY – The Jefferson County School District is taking an aggressive approach to helping students deal with mental health issues.
“Making sure our students have access to adequate mental health services is something that is a priority for our district,” said Scott Mohon, Director of Assessment, Accountability, and Student Support. “In order for our students to be successful in the classroom, we have to make sure their social and emotional needs are being met. There is no way around this issue other than to address it head-on.”
Within the last year, the district has hired mental health director Dr. Jeffrey Moore to coordinate and expand mental health services. This position was created to ensure that all students in the Jefferson County School System are provided with the social and emotional support necessary for them to be academically successful.