Mission: In close collaboration with the Aurora community, the mission of the Mental Health and Counseling Department is to promote an environment where students feel a sense of belonging, create strong connections, and have the skills required to regulate their emotions so they can effectively access education and engage with the wider community.

Goals: Our goals are to ensure every student is connected to at least one adult in the school, feels a sense of belonging in their school community, and has the skills and strategies to regulate.

Connection, Belonging, and Regulation are the three highest leverage factors in students' environments that protect against life-long consequences. Click here to learn more about them!

Colorado Crisis Center: https://coloradocrisisservices.org
Call 1-844-493-8255 or text "TALK" to 38255

Suicide Hotline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 
Call 1-800-273-8255

Mental Health providers in Aurora Public Schools consist of school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists.  School counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists all play vital roles in enhancing students' mental health and academic success. They each advocate for student well-being, promote equity, and support the development of skills necessary for postsecondary readiness. These professionals collaborate with educators, parents, and the community to provide interventions and resources tailored to students' needs. They also engage in data-informed practices to identify challenges and improve outcomes for all students.

Every school has mental health professionals who provide services on an individual, group, and whole-building level. Find your school’s mental health providers below.

Latest News

Free Virtual Therapy for All APS Students During Summer Break

Staying mentally healthy is not only critical for your student to engage in learning throughout the school year, but also during downtimes. Aurora Public Schools is happy to remind you that all students have access to free virtual therapy through our partner Hazel Health—even during Summer Break!

With your parental consent, your student can speak 1-on-1 with a licensed therapist while at home from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Services are 100% safe and confidential and there are no insurance or immigration requirements.

Sign up at getstarted.hazel.co/district/aurorak12 or view their Frequently Asked Questions.

Chromebook Use Over Summer Break

As we near the end of the school year, we want to assure you that Aurora Public Schools will continue to prioritize student online safety over summer break. Below, you will find information regarding Chromebook monitoring, usage and availability.

Chromebook Monitoring

APS uses a tool called Linewize to help monitor student activity on district devices. This allows us to identify and respond to potentially concerning online behavior and better support student well-being.

To encourage healthy screen time habits and support online student safety during the summer, APS will continue to monitor activity via Linewize and share reports directly with school administrators.

Chromebook Usage

Chromebooks will only be activated for students enrolled in APS summer programs, including summer school, Extended School Year (ESY) and Edgenuity. If your student is enrolled in an APS summer program, please contact your school administrator immediately so we can ensure continued safety monitoring and support.

Chromebook Availability

Students enrolled in APS summer programs may use their Chromebooks based on the following schedule:

  • May 23 – June 27: Chromebooks will be disabled every night from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • June 28 – July 31: Chromebooks will be completely turned off and unavailable.
  • August 1: Chromebooks will be reactivated for all students for the 2025-26 school year.

As always, we appreciate your partnership in keeping our students safe—both in person and online.