Mental Health and Wellness
Welcome to the KPS Mental Health & Wellness Department!
Killingly Public Schools offers a wide range of professional services to support the wellbeing of our student body and staff. Services are delivered at each of our school buildings by trained counselors and social workers. Our goal is to achieve a safe academic environment that supports social/emotional, behavioral, and career-minded wellbeing, while partnering with families and area resources to deliver the highest quality services to the school community.
Mental Health Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- My child is being bullied. What can I do to address this?
- How can I improve communication with my child or teenager?
- How can I identify a child struggling with mental health?
- Is there a description of the various roles of School Mental Health Specialists?
- I'm struggling at home. Are there local resources available to help me and my family?
- How can I find support and guidance on effective parenting?
My child is being bullied. What can I do to address this?
How can I improve communication with my child or teenager?
How can I identify a child struggling with mental health?
Is there a description of the various roles of School Mental Health Specialists?
I'm struggling at home. Are there local resources available to help me and my family?
How can I find support and guidance on effective parenting?
I'm looking for help. Who can I talk to?
*Emergency Contacts*
- Call 911 or visit the nearest hospital if a someone needs immediate medical attention or is in immediate danger of hurting themselves or others.
- Call or Text 988 for a suicide crisis for any person.
- Call or Text 211 for a mental health crisis for a person under Age 18.
- For any urgent mental or behavioral crisis, walk-ins are also available at the Urgent Crisis Center in New London (or Call 860-440-7182).
Quick Links
Important Forms & Documents
Community Health Resources (CHR)
Suicide Prevention + Awareness
Community Partnerships
Crisis Supports
Pro-Social Resources