Ossoff announces new mental health resources for DCSS

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Sen. Jon Ossoff was in Albany on Friday and announced new mental health resources for the Dougherty County School System.

Superintendent Kenneth Dyer said a portion of the grant money will go towards hiring 16 new behavioral specialists to support students and staff.

Ossoff’s office said the resources will “expand access to mental health services for kids in Southwest Georgia.”

”Let’s talk about why this matters. First of all, every child in school who’s suffering, who doesn’t have access to mental health resources, suffering spiritually, emotionally, psychologically, and academically. And there is a risk of harm to themselves, harm to others, and even, god forbid, suicide. So this is life-saving,” Ossoff said during the Friday announcement.