The Kristen Amerson Youth Foundation is stepping up in a major way to support student mental health right here in Tuscaloosa.
The organization has officially launched the A.C.C.E.S.S. Program, which stands for Awareness, Counseling, Connection, Empowerment, Safety and Support. The new initiative will provide free and confidential counseling services for students in both Tuscaloosa City Schools and the Tuscaloosa County School System.
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According to the press release sent to Townsquare Media, the foundation is committing fifty thousand dollars to the program, allowing eligible students to receive up to five free counseling sessions. Those sessions will be provided by licensed mental health professionals through a partnership with Jenkins Richardson and Associates Counseling and Consulting.
The A.C.C.E.S.S. Program is designed to support students ages nine through fourteen, primarily those in grades three through eight, as they navigate stress, emotions and everyday life challenges in a safe and compassionate environment…