Rock Hill, SC – mental health consultants with Rock Hill schools respond to plans that eliminate their jobs or use external sources.
This week, advisers told members of the Board of Directors that the loss of these jobs would harm children.
“Emotional and behavioral challenges create large barriers in front of learning,” said Jessica Wilson.
This week, Wilson and other advisers told the members of the Board of Directors in a meeting only the reason for the importance of their jobs.
“Children are likely to reach 21 times of mental health in the school site more than anywhere,” Wilson said.
They were working in the region for several years, helping to address the mental health crisis, which was recognized by Henry McMaster Governor in 2022.
McMaster said at that time: “The crisis is here at the present time. Students need access to consultations and professional services for mental care,” McMaster said at that time.
But in December, we told you about a new plan to reorganize the boycott office designed to put more money in the classroom, but it will only maintain five 11 mental health specialists in the province.
A spokesman for the region will be looking for ways to provide more mental health services, but it may come through partnerships with an external organization.
One of the therapists said: “The contracted agencies cannot provide the same rapid response to emergency.”
Karen Harris has five grandchildren in Rock Hill schools, and she said the advisers were necessary.
“Three of my grandchildren have passed through mental health consultations, so I think they should keep them in school,” Harris said.
At this week, the advisers said they helped more than 2,600 students and dealt with more than 40 students this year.
A member of the Schools Board of Directors told channel 9 Tina Terry that the temporary supervisor takes another view of the reorganization plan and could make some changes. It can be announced before the end of the month.
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