Before football practice, Firestone coach Rayshaun Nevins takes the pulse of his players’ mindset. Several miles away, Dan Richards, a longtime counselor at Garfield Community Learning Center, pays attention to changes in students’ sleep and eating habits — oftentimes clues into mental health challenges. Andre Black, a therapist based at Helen Arnold CLC, aims to build trust with his elementary school-aged pupils so they feel comfortable sharing experiences that impact their ability to learn.
