Andrea Parker, NP is a pediatric nurse practitioner at a school-based health center in Atlanta, Georgia, where 75% of her patients are uninsured. Her health center is a vital resource in the community, offering care to patients regardless of financial ability. With her training, she hopes to become a resource for students and families needing effective mental health care and advocate for the expansion of her program to more schools.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24/7. Individuals can call, text, or chat 988 to connect with trained crisis counselors. This month, we’ll be sharing resources…
