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MCS Mental Health Matters initiative is a collaboration between Madison City Schools and Madison City Council of PTAs.  In the 2024-25 school year, efforts have been centered around supporting parents navigate youth mental health in the world of technology.  

• Annual MCS Mental Health Summit was held 11/14/24 @ James Clemens High School
  • Community Resources Tables shared information and local services to support mental health in our community. 
  • An Expert Panel presented valuable information on Technology & Mental Health.  Watch the Panel Discussion here: Mental Health Matters​​​​​​​
• Webinar: Online Dangers: Prevention & Support by the National Children's Advocacy Center was held 2/25/25.
  • Session included current trends concerning social media/internet safety, communication strategies for talking to your child, and how to handle potentially dangerous online situations. Watch the recorded webinar here: Webinar Online Dangers: Prevention & Support with NCAC​​​​​​​
• Webinar: Building Self-Esteem & Resiliency in a Digital Age by The Enrichment Center was held 3/19/25. 
  • Session included: skills and strategies to help build self-esteem and resiliency in children and teens, with special consideration on the impact social media/internet has on self-esteem. Watch here: Webinar Online Dangers: Prevention & Support with NCAC

Questions? Please contact Stephanie Allen at slallen@madisoncity.k12.al.us

• Common Sense Media
• Family Media Plan from Healthy Families
• US Attorney and NCAC series on Safety Online
• Series on Sextortion Videos

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• The Enrichment Center - School-Based mental health counseling program in Madison City. Schools. Website has great resources for parents and students.
• National Children’s Advocacy Center - Trauma counseling services and support, parenting classes, and advocacy. Located in Huntsville. 
• The Caring House - Grief Support services
• Crisis Services of North Alabama and SPEAK of North Alabama Suicide. Prevention. Empowerment. Awareness. Knowledge.
• Wellstone/NOVA Center for Youth and Family - Mental health screenings and therapy resources through the Mental Health Center. 
• United Way of North Alabama - DIAL 2-1-1 FROM YOUR PHONE OR SEARCH THE DATABASE ONLINE TO GET HELP WITH NON-EMERGENCY NEEDS.
• NAMI of Huntsville - List of area mental health providers, education and community support
• Partnership for a Drug Free Community - Information on substance use prevention, support, and treatment. 

• Consult with your child’s doctor or pediatrician. Describe what concerns you and ask for recommendations. They may provide a referral for a Mental Health Professional. 
• Contact key people at your child’s school. Who should you reach out to? The School Counselor is a great resource to start if you aren’t sure. Click here for the Madison City School Counselors Contact List. 
• Teachers can also provide insight such as changes or concerns in your child’s behavior. Ask: Are they noticing similar concerns? 

Crisis help lines are available:

• National Suicide Prevention Line: Call or Text 988 for free 24-hour help
• Crisis Text Line - A free, 24/7 text line for people in crisis. Text HOME to 741741   
• If you or your child are in immediate danger, please call 911. 
• Remember: You are not alone!  Reach out for help. 
• Have a safety concern for a student or school? Text to Protect is a confidential way for students to report concerns that may affect our students or schools via text or email. 256-604-2345 or texttoprotect@madisonal.gov