Berkeley County schools expanding mental health support ahead of new school year

Berkeley County schools expanding mental health support ahead of new school year

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – As students prepare to return to class this fall, Berkeley County School District is rolling out a major expansion of school-based mental health services. District officials say 42 out of 47 schools will now have a licensed clinician embedded on campus, a change they hope will transform how students receive support. “We feel that that's going to make a huge impact,” said Dr. Kylon Middleton, Chief Officer of Student …