Supports for Strength and Resiliency
“School Climate” describes a range of campus conditions, including safety, relationships and engagement, and the environment, that may influence student learning and well-being. Schools with positive school climates teach students social and emotional competencies and the ability to manage their emotions during an emergency. A positive school climate can affect the capacity of students and staff to prevent, respond to, and recover from emergencies by reducing the incidence of behaviors that can contribute to a crisis, and engaging students in developing strong relationships with staff and peers.
Positive school climates that promote student learning and well-being often feature:
- Safe environments free of violence, bullying, harassment, and substance use;
- Appropriate facilities and physical surroundings;
- Supportive academic settings;
- Clear and fair disciplinary policies;
- Respectful, trusting, and caring relationships throughout the school community;
- Available social, emotional, and behavioral support.
To build the capacity of students and staff to prevent, respond to, and recover from emergencies, schools can promote a positive school climate by:
- Conducting a comprehensive needs assessment
- Using multi-tiered interventions and supports
- Promoting social and emotional competencies
Behavioral & Mental Health Resources
Phone Resources
Louisiana Parentline: Available by dialing 833-LA-CHILD or by texting 225-424-1533. Parent-line provides 24/7 emotional support for parents. Follow-up calls can be offered to parents to increase their circle of support.
Crisis Teen Textline: Text 833-TXT-TEEN (989-8336) 24/7 to connect to a live specialist. Crisis text line aimed at ages 12-22 to connect adolescents to support 24/7. No issue is too big or too small.
Keeping Calm: Available 24/7 by dialing 1-866-310-7977. Provides emotional support statewide for individuals feeling stressed or anxious due to the COVID-19 pandemic or aftermath of natural disasters, a safe place to ask questions, vent frustrations, express anxieties, and find support.