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Project AWARE

Elizabeth

Allen

Project Manager - AWARE

elizabetha3@susd12.org

(520) 525-3441

Phone: (520) 545-2015

2054 East Ginter Road, Tucson, AZ, 85706

OCTOBER 8, 2019 / MODIFIED DEC 14, 2020 09:25 AM

Project AWARE... Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education

Project AWARE offers mental health support and education to Sunnyside students, families, and staff.

AWARE is a team of Mental Health Professionals who offer individual, group and/or family counseling or connections to those services in the community to help address:

Uncomfortable and big emotions such as anxiety, grief, depression, and anger
Improving self-esteem and self-worth
Suicide prevention
Identity development
Communication and relationships with peers, family members, teachers, etc.
Changes in the home including parent separation, divorce, incarceration, deportation
Increasing motivation to engage in activities once enjoyed
Improving school performance or attendance
Stress and fatigue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
Developing achievable future goals

The AWARE Mental Health Professionals are here to support the Sunnyside community in a free, protected, and confidential space.

AWARE also provides professional development trainings across the district to increase mental health awareness and literacy to those who interact with school-aged youth such as suicide prevention and intervention, trauma-informed approaches, social and emotional learning, and de-escalation techniques.

Do you think your child/student is in need of additional help or support?

Contact the school counselor or administrator to discuss interest in a referral to the AWARE team or feel free to contact AWARE by email awareteam@susd12.org or by phone (520)545-2015.