Department of Mental Health Services representatives, Ada Merritt K-8 Center Principal Carmen Garcia, counselors, parents, teachers and students

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Celebrates Mental Health Service Day at Ada Merritt K-8 Center in conjunction with World Mental Health Day

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

9 a.m.

Ada Merritt K-8 Center

660 S.W. 3rd St.

Miami, FL 33130

Mental Health Service Day is an opportunity for schools to showcase the resources and innovative programs available to students. Administrators, teachers, staff and students will

participate in a resource fair.

 Among the participants are:

·         National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), which provides mental health support the families.

·         Mindful Kids will show students techniques such as yoga, centered breathing and meditation.

·         The Kevin Love Foundation will provide an affirmation station with a licensed clinician where students can express themselves through drawing, writing or a song

.·         The M-DCPS Parent Academy will offer additional information on their programs.

·         Miami-Dade Schools Police Department will feature Goofy, one of five emotional support dogs.

Another reason why M-DCPS is your best choice for engaging children in activities that support their overall mental wellness and focus on resiliency.

Elmo R. Lugo, Media Relations Director at erlugo@dadeschools.net