Counseling and Mental Health

SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH

Suicide is a major public health concern. Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. For more information on suicide prevention, visit our health topic page or download our fact sheets.

People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. No matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help. https://go.nih.gov/hoMF6tt

Save the number, save a life. Add the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988) to your phone now—it could save a life later. Trained crisis counselors are available to talk 24/7/365. Visit https://go.nih.gov/hoMF6tt for more info. #shareNIMH

Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about suicide. For more information, visit https://go.nih.gov/cw9p2vx

National Institute of Mental Health

Live Oak and Fulton Elementary 3rd-5th campuses Counseling & Career Center.

RFISD counselors are working to seamlessly integrate career exploration and goal setting into their social-emotional learning (SEL) guidance lessons.

Effective Advising Framework (EAF) Planning Year

During the 2024-2025 school year, RFISD completed the Effective Advising Framework (EAF) Planning Year, with all counselors attending specialized CTE/CCMR counselor trainings as well as participating in the ESC Region 2 Counselor Co-op.

Effective Advising Framework (EAF) Planning Year Grant Award 25-26

The district was recently awarded over $100,000 to continue expanding this work, which will support the growth of career exploration centers on every campus, helping students connect their personal goals with future college and career opportunities.

89th Legislature Updates

September 11, 2025: Updated SB 12 Guidance: Required Parental Rights Form and Rights to Health=-Related Services Information

Check Out the Counseling and Mental Health Department’s Program of Services for 2025–2026!

Please use the link below to review the Program of Services and contract. If you are interested in any offerings, be sure to verify with your district so they can include them in their service agreement.

ESC 2 Program of Services