Help is Here

Help is Here is a Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) initiative designed to connect students with trusted, trained staff members who can provide the support they need.

Through this program, BCPS encourages students to identify and approach staff members they feel comfortable with. Importantly, every school has staff trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid, ensuring that students in distress receive effective and compassionate assistance.

BCPS is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health resources, including a wellness curriculum, mindfulness tools, and dedicated classroom spaces for practicing self-regulation skills.

Our commitment is to ensure that every student knows where to turn for help and feels supported when they need it most.

Want help or to get something off your mind? 

• Call, text, or visit 211-Broward.org for the 24-hour anonymous helpline in Broward County. Youth can reach the Teen Helpline at 954-567-8336 or text 898211 for support
• For mental health crisis support, text or dial 988 to speak with trained counselors, or visit 988lifeline.org
• Visit Broward County Public Schools' Mental Health Portal at browardschools.com/mentalhealth for information and support
• For details on mental health services, go to browardschools.com/mentalhealthservices