Chelsea Community Resources

Project SUCCESS: School-Based Behavioral and Mental Health for Children

Project SUCCESS (Schools Using Coordinated Community Efforts to Strengthen Students) reduces factors that put students at risk for substance abuse. Highly trained counselors work in local schools to provide substance use prevention and early intervention services.

Students in participating schools receive comprehensive alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention education. We provide individual assessments and group counseling to at-risk students.

Services are also for students at risk for mental health issues that can interfere with school performance, including:

• Anxiety
• Grief
• Depression
• Divorce
• Relationship issues
• Stress

Project SUCCESS Access and Locations

Project SUCCESS is available in Chelsea and Manchester middle and high schools. As a voluntary program, students are welcome to self-refer to our counselors. Peers, parents and faculty may also refer students. All referrals are confidential. Counselors may refer patients to community-based resources as appropriate.

Mental Health Awareness and Training Grant

In September 2021, Chelsea Hospital received a Mental Health Awareness and Training grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This federally funded grant supports mental health training for more than 2,500 members of our community.

Efforts involve training community members and first responders on assessing individuals with mental concerns. We will implement research-based methods that include questionnaires and age-appropriate mental health first aid.

How to get involved:

• Get trained or become a trainer
• Join our anti-stigma campaign for children and adolescents
• Learn more about local mental health resources
• Request training for your Chelsea, Dexter, Stockbridge, Manchester or Grass Lake organization, club or workplace
• Subscribe to our mailing list for access to mental health resources, information and upcoming trainings