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Mental Health Crisis Response

The well-being of students is of the utmost importance.  Promoting positive mental health and wellness habits is crucial to ending the stigma around mental health.  The Mount Horeb Area School District is dedicated to providing supportive resources so that students and families can seek the appropriate help when needed.   You are not alone, and we are here for you.

If your child is in immediate danger (serious risk of harm or death) or putting someone else in immediate danger, then call 911 OR the Mount Horeb Police Department (608) 437-5522.

If your child reports they want to die/do not want to be here but denies plans to act on those feelings and there is no immediate danger, then call Journey Mental Health (608) 280-2600, text the Crisis Helpline at 741-741, or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988. 

If your child is in emotional distress…

  • Is having a panic attack or is extremely anxious

  • Is extremely sad or appears depressed

  • Is exhibiting extreme irritability

  • Is exhibiting pronounced symptoms or significant changes in behaviors

  • Is exhibiting atypical acting out behaviors that do not respond to de-escalation attempts

Then call your primary care physician OR Journey Mental Health/Dane County Crisis Line (608) 280-2600.

If your child is feeling upset and just wants to talk to someone about how they are feeling, then contact a Student Services Team Member at their building level.

*If you ever have concerns about your child’s physical welfare, remove access to means of self-harm (e.g. over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, weapons etc.).

Questions or concerns, please contact the MHASD Director of Student Services, Brian Johnson, at 608-437-7016 or johnsonbrian@mounthorebschools.org.