Hillsborough County Public Schools recognizes that educating children involves promoting their mental wellness as well as their academic achievement. To encourage positive mental health, all grade levels will be participating in ACT Now! grade level sessions with Student Services personnel (school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers).

The focus of these sessions is to define mental health, recognize concerning behaviors, learn healthy coping skills, identify trusted adults, and receive information regarding local and national resources.

 “ACT” in ACT Now! stands for:

A = Acknowledge signs that the student or a peer may need mental health support

C = Demonstrate Care in interactions

T = Tell a trusted adult (school personnel, parents, and others)

ACT Now! Opt Out Letter (Eng. / Span.)