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of Washington County, Inc
City of Hagerstown State of Maryland
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the mental health of children, families, and staff every day.
Early childhood mental health is the same as social and emotional well-being. It is a child’s developing capacity to express and regulate emotions, form trusting relationships, explore, and learn — all in the cultural context of family and community.
The mental health of children and the adults that care for them is essential for school readiness.
Mental Health Services Includes
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Social/Emotional questionnaire for parents at child's initial enrollment.​​
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One-on-one consultation to secure mental health services on a schedule and consistent frequency to ensure a mental health consultant is available to families in a timely manner.
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Regular on-site consultation with a mental health professional, classroom observations, and consultations to address individual child needs.
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Parenting Classes and Trainings, with strategies for supporting children with challenging behaviors and other social, emotional, and mental health concerns.
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Wellness Promotion with Referrals.
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Implement strategies to identify and support children with mental health and social and emotional concerns.
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Address prevalent child mental health concerns, including internalizing problems such as appearing withdrawn and externalizing problems such as challenging behaviors.
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Help both parents and staff to understand mental health and access mental health interventions, if needed.