Statistics indicate that 1 in 5 students will struggle with a diagnosable mental health issue. This means that in a classroom of 20 students, 4 are likely struggling with a significant mental health challenge. And the number of students with challenges has only increased during the pandemic. Many of these programs set caps on the number of students served and provide interns or counselors with only entry-level experience and no prior school experience. Some programs emphasize a check-in structure for students that provides consistent support but does not support students in developing skills or in learning how to self-advocate for support in post-secondary and workplace settings. Community-based mental health centers will emphasize their connections to hospitals and screening services. What none of these programs do, is what TAG does: Helps your staff learn and implement best practices in prevention Increases the capacity of your school staff to work with students with mental health challenges on a daily basis Increases the capacity of students and families to adjust to the realities of day-to-day life rather than rely on supplemental supports that have been created for them and are not available in typical postsecondary or workplace settings.