If you’re worried about student well-being in your school, chaplain services from the National School Chaplain Association (+1 405 831 3299) offer an additional source of guidance and support on campus.
As a school administrator or teacher, you have many reasons to feel concerned about mental health issues in your student body. If you could use some extra help, hire a full-time NSCA-certified school chaplain!
Learn more at https://www.nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org
The National School Chaplain Association highlights the many benefits of having a non-denominational school chaplain service on your campus, including improved mental health for students and improved safety.
At a time when the rate of mental challenges continues to rise among young people, certified NSCA chaplaincy programs provide a source of non-threatening spiritual and emotional support for your students.
A recent report from the BBC shows that suicide is on the rise among adolescents and even children, with more suicides taking place in 2023 than in any other year on record. With a recognition of the many pressures and struggles faced by students - including anxiety over academic performance or future job prospects, climate change, and social media - school chaplains can offer guidance in an informal context.
“School chaplains can provide a nonjudgmental outlet for individuals to unload stress and anxiety,” says an NSCA spokesperson. “Even in an increasingly secular society, faith in chaplains and their ability to help with personal problems remains strong.”
School chaplains function as part of a holistic approach to healthcare on your campus, recognizing religious and spiritual beliefs as an enduring part of modern life. At the same time, chaplains are non-denominational; they never promote a specific religion or set of beliefs, nor do they proselytize or seek to convert students.
In addition to supporting student health and overall well-being, chaplains also support your teachers and staff. Working in close collaboration with administrators, they provide a “ministry of presence,” with 24/7 support in times of crisis, helping to reduce teacher turnover rates and burnout.
Chaplains also help keep your campus safer. They have the necessary skills to identify potentially volatile situations within the student body and can work quickly to diffuse them.
The NSCA-certified school chaplain hiring process is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing frameworks at your school. Meetings with chaplains are always confidential and the focus is on building a school culture of care and compassionate support.
Support your students and staff - hire an NSCA chaplain today!
Find more information about the hiring process at https://www.nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org/your-school
