Shelby County Schools Mental Health Center

The Shelby County Schools Mental Health Center in Memphis, Tennessee, provides accessible, no-cost mental health services to students enrolled in Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Located at 2930 Airways Boulevard, the center is committed to removing emotional and behavioral barriers to learning while supporting safe, supportive school environments. Through a comprehensive system of care, the center offers individual, group, and family therapy; crisis response and emergency assessments; substance use intervention; and behavior intervention planning—all aimed at enhancing student well-being and academic success.

Designed specifically for school-aged youth, the facility serves students facing emotional, behavioral, or substance-related challenges. Innovative programs such as Camp Treetops—a therapeutic summer camp focused on resilience—and Youth Mental Health First Aid—a training program for adults working with adolescents—extend the center’s reach into prevention, education, and recovery. Parent-focused outreach initiatives like Parent Avengers and Let’s Talk About It engage families in meaningful conversations around mental health, providing vital tools and resources to support student growth. With trauma-informed care, functional assessments, and psychoeducational support, Shelby County Schools Mental Health Center acts as a trusted partner in helping children and adolescents navigate life’s challenges while staying on track academically and emotionally.