
The Marathon: Part 2 of a Kitchen Table Series
SpecialEd, IEPs, 504s, Oh my! Conversations with DCSEAC by DCSEAC
S1 · E22
Feb 26, 2026
31:00
Episode notes
This powerful conversation with Courtney explores what happens after the initial fog clears following a child's mental health crisis. This is Part 2 of a series documenting one family's journey through inpatient and outpatient care, school support systems, and the ongoing challenges of advocacy and self-care.
Episode Length: 31 minutes Content Warning: This episode discusses children's mental health, suicidal ideation, and mental health hospitalization
Crisis Resources
Available 24/7:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Call or text 988
- Crisis Text Line
- Text HOME to 741741
- Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth) - Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 ...
Keywords
Special Education
Testing
Threat Assessments
504
behavioral support
ADHD
mental health
children in crisis