THRIVE Student Wellbeing & Mental Health Support
At Fulton County Schools, we believe that every student deserves a safe, supportive environment to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This hub is our one-stop resource for student mental health and wellbeing support. From counseling and crisis response to evidence-based programs, we provide resources that empower students to develop resilience, confidence, and lifelong success skills.
Student Support Staff & Services
Social Emotional Supports
Immediate Student Resources
Local & National Mental Health Resources
OnSite Mental Health Partnerships
Fulton County Schools has partnered with four local community agencies to provide school-based counseling services to students! Our partners can help with anxiety, depression, coping skills, self-esteem, anger management, peer relationships, executive functioning skills, grief or loss, and trauma. Any and everyone can refer students who may benefit from these services. To refer a student, please contact a member of the school's Office of Student Support team.
To identify the partnering agency that is assigned to your child's school, please click HERE.
For more information about each of our partners, please visit the links below.
Chris 180 School Based Services
Family Ties School Based Program
Thrive Ambassador Program
The Thrive Ambassador Program is designed to support proactive, student-led safety and wellness programming within Fulton County Schools.
By engaging students, educators, and school-based mental health professionals, the program fosters prevention and empowerment at every level. With structured support and resources provided through the Office of Student Supports, Thrive Ambassadors become key players in shaping a culture of school safety and student wellness through the co-creation of sustainable programming that engages and benefits all students.
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open! High school students and staff are encouraged to apply.
For more information about the Thrive Ambassador Program, please click HERE.
"Let's Talk Schools" Podcast - Supporting Students and Families
Student mental health is more important than ever, and schools are stepping up. During this conversation, we sat down with Maribel Bell, Executive Director of Student Support, and Valerie Rogers, School Social Worker at Roswell High School. Together, they shared what mental health looks like for students today, how families and schools can work as partners, and the initiatives making a real difference in our district. Tune in for practical insights and a conversation that matters for every student’s well-being.