School Mental Health Support Team

The School Mental Health Support Team strives to ensure that all CCS students have access to services to support their behavioral and mental health needs, both inside and outside of school. We are your connection to all of the CCS mental health initiatives, such as School Behavioral Health, SPARCS, Bounce Back, Day Treatment, and Alongside, as well as countless community resources. We work with students and families to address behavioral and mental health concerns that ultimately impact a student’s school attendance, academic success, and interpersonal relationships.

For students struggling with...

Anxiety | Depression | Stress | Anger | Grief/Loss

Peer Conflict | School Refusal | Self-Harm | Family Conflict

Trauma | Behavior Problems | Attention Issues

                            There is help!!!                                     

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Contact Us

2465 Gillespie Street
Fayetteville, NC 28306

Phone: 910-678-2433
Fax: 910-678-2617 

Dr. Natasha Scott, MSW
Executive Director

services offered

Care Review

  • Care Review Team meetings are a collaboration between the student's family, school support staff, and community resource providers.

  • The goal is to connect students and families to programs such as: behavioral health, mental health/counseling, mentoring, healthcare, community programs, and school resources.

Small Group Counseling

  • SPARCS is a 16-session small group counseling curriculum designed for middle and high school students struggling with responses to trauma or stress.

  • Bounce Back is a 10-week program for elementary students exposed to at least one traumatic event who are experiencing symptoms of traumatic stress.

  • Students learn self-regulation techniques, communication and relationship skills, and mindfulness.

Placement Transition Support

  • This service is intended for students returning to a traditional school setting after hospitalization, placement completion at a mental or behavioural health residential facility, or Day Treatment program.

  • Support provided includes help with school registration, consultation with the family and school, and assistance with accessing school programs and community mental health referrals.

Consultation

  • Mental Health Consultations with the school and family address behavioral and emotional difficulties in the home or school setting.

  • Assistance is provided with community mental health referral options as well as school-based programs such as School-Based Behavioral Health (counseling sessions at school).

smht referals

For a referral, see your student's Principal, School Counselor, School Social Worker, or contact us directly!

ATTENDANCE AREA

TEAM MEMBER

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. D. Natasha Scott,

Executive Director of Student Services

natashascott@ccs.k12.nc.us

910-678-2433

Douglas Byrd & South View

Kelly Nolan,

Lead School Mental Health Support Specialist

kellynolan@ccs.k12.nc.us

910-475-8146

E.E. Smith & Westover

Crystal Whitted,

School Mental Health Support Specialist

crystalwhitted@ccs.k12.nc.us

910-475-1059

Cape Fear & Terry Sanford

Tashana Howard,

School Mental Health Support Specialist

tashanahoward@ccs.k12.nc.us

910-475-8145

Jack Britt & Seventy-First

Tynika Sutton,

School Mental Health Support Specialist

tynikasutton@ccs.k12.nc.us

910-475-8152

Gray’s Creek & Pine Forest

Patricia Bixler,

School Mental Health Support Specialist

patriciabixler@ccs.k12.nc.us

910-475-8148