Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Programs in Ocean County, NJ
Building Resilience, Wellness, and Hope
Student well-being is at the heart of our mission. Our Mental Health and Suicide Prevention services provide a comprehensive framework for emotional growth, helping schools move from reactive crisis management to proactive wellness.
Tier 1: Universal Prevention Pre-K – Grade 12
Universal support delivered through school-wide assemblies, classroom workshops, and webinars.
Note on Flexibility: The programs below are a glance at our core capabilities. We frequently tailor our topics and formats to meet the specific needs of your student body.
Sample Service Offerings:
Elementary (K-5):
- Gizmo for Mental Health: A safe space for discussing complex emotions.
- Happy & Healthy Habits: Emotional intelligence and mindfulness.
Middle & High School (6-12):
- It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health: Suicide prevention and help-seeking awareness.
- Stress Reduction & Mindfulness: Techniques to distinguish perception from reality.
Adults in Education:
- Talk Saves Lives & More Than Sad: Suicide prevention education (AFSP).
- Mental Wellness in the Classroom: Strategies for staff to identify anxiety and depression.
Tier 2: Targeted Prevention Middle & High School
Targeted evidence-based small group interventions for students identified as “at-risk.”
Sample Service Offerings:
Rainbows for All Children:
- Peer support for grief, divorce, or abandonment.
WhyTry:
- Resilience education using visual metaphors to improve motivation.
The POWER Program:
- Positive Outcomes With Emotional Regulation use CBT skills to teach students how to develop effective coping strategies to manage feelings of anxiety, depression, and anger.
Botvin Life Skills Training (LST):
Uses a variety of teaching methods to prevent substance use and develop social and self-management skills. Supports the reduction of violence and other high-risk behaviors.
Tier 3: Assessment & Brief Clinical Intervention
Individualized clinical support for students showing signs of depression, anxiety, or significant distress.
Service Focus:
Clinical Assessment:
- Rapid evaluation of mental health needs to determine the level of care required.
Brief Intervention:
- Short-term stabilization sessions to provide coping strategies for immediate stressors.
Care Coordination:
- Facilitating warm hand-offs to community providers for ongoing psychotherapy.
Get Started With COMPASS by Preferred Behavioral Health Group, an NJ4S Initiative
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Tier 2 & 3
Refer a Student For Tier 2 & 3 support, please call us to initiate the referral process.
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Preferred Behavioral Health Group provides multiple youth and adult services to address emotional, mental, and behavioral health issues. However, some situations require different services. If your child is experiencing life-threatening danger or the immediate risk of harming themselves, you must take them to the nearest emergency room or dial 911 for immediate assistance.