The National School Chaplain Association (405-831-3299) is the new face of pastoral care and they are here to help schools and students face challenges like school safety, poor mental health, bullying and chronic absenteeism.
If your school district is suffering from student absenteeism, a fear of violence, high rates of bullying and an epidemic of mental health issues like anxiety, The National School Chaplain Association (NSCA) is here to support you.
The NSCA has been the most longstanding advocate for school chaplains and spiritual care and guidance in America and the leading governing body responsible for professional chaplain training and certifications. Now, they are proud to also be at the forefront of mental health care and well-being promotion in schools, and have equipped their new generation of chaplains to function similarly to counsellors who can support your students through these complex times.
Go to https://nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org/ to find out more.
Although public schools in the United States have tended to be become less denominational, reflecting the fact that schools in the US today also house a very diverse student body, the NSCA affirms that their chaplains—although coming from and being well-versed in the Christian faith—are here to support every student in your school district.
As the NSCA’s new mission statement states, “We are a Christian chaplain ministry that provides spiritual care, counseling, and practical community support to Pre-K through 12th grade students, teachers, and their families regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or socioeconomic status.”
You can access more information on the inclusivity that underscores the NSCA’s mission at https://nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org/chaplains/
All school chaplains accredited by the NSCA have now also been trained to offer both pastoral care and support for the many mental health issues facing your student body. They are confident that their school chaplains can improve your attendance rates and reduce absenteeism, improve your school’s safety by identifying and supporting students that are at risk for violent behavior, and foster a positive student culture that reduces bullying and mental illness; all of which are likely some of the starkest issues facing your school.
Chaplains trained by the NSCA are also equipped with the child and adolescent psychology tools they need to work effectively in your elementary, middle, and/or high schools. As the association explains, 87% of their chaplains are also experienced teachers.
The NSCA is currently serving over 22,000 schools both across the United States and beyond, but they are constantly seeking to better school communities worldwide and they look forward to forging a new partnership with your school district.
A spokesperson for the chaplaincy advocacy association said, “Discover the mental health support, added safety, and teacher retention benefits of placing a chaplain in your school district.”
The NSCA is here to help create safer, happier and more supported schools.
Visit https://nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org/schools/ to see how you can transform your student outcomes with the help of school chaplains.
