Can I start the Day with You?
- Amoskeag Health
- 6 days ago
- 1 min read
May 14, 2025
At just ten years old, Jasmine had already missed a significant amount of school. Mornings were hard, and staying home had become routine. So, when her dad came to the school’s front door and asked if she could start her day with Mrs. Lauren, everyone paid attention.
Lauren Lisembee, a School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician with Amoskeag Health, adjusted her schedule right away. She knew how important it was to meet students in the moments when they’re open to connection.
That morning, Jasmine and Mrs. Lauren kept things simple. They painted together. They took a short walk. They talked a little. There was no pressure, just time with a trusted adult who made her feel safe. By the end of their time together, Jasmine was calm and ready. She walked into class on her own.
It was a small, quiet moment. But for a student who struggles to even make it through the school’s front door, it was a meaningful one. This is what school-based behavioral health can do. It creates space for students to reconnect, reset, and return to learning at their own pace and in their own way.
Sometimes, that makes all the difference.
Your support helps moments like this happen. Your gift helps students like Jasmine find calm, connection, and a path back to learning right when they need it most.
