Say Something Anonymous Reporting

Safety Starts with YOU!

While PCSD takes every warning sign and threat seriously, the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS) trains and educates students, faculty, and staff how to:

  • Recognize warning signs and threats (verbal, non-verbal, or on social media) of individuals who may be at-risk, 

  • Act immediately to get help by talking to a trusted adult, OR 

  • Report through the SS-ARS 24/7/365 telephone hotline, mobile app, or website

The Say Something Anonymous Reporting System program is provided at no cost by Sandy Hook Promise (SHP), a national nonprofit organization. More than 31 million people have participated in their research-based “Know the Signs” programs that includes Say Something.

This program is age-appropriate and evidence-informed. To date, the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System and other SHP prevention programs have stopped multiple school incidents (i.e. shootings), suicides, and gun threats.  SS-ARS and SHP have also helped reduced bullying and cyberbullying, and provided intervention for self-harm, drug use, and more.

You can help save lives by reporting observed threats, behaviors, actions, and harassment. Here are examples of some of the most common behaviors and incidents to report:

  • Acts of violence, with or without weapons

  • Verbal or physical abuse, assault or harassment

  • Sexual abuse, assault or harassment

  • Threats seen on social media

  • Bullying, fighting, harassment or intimidating behaviors

  • Bragging about weapons or a planned attack

  • Depression, anxiety or loss of self-control

  • Hopelessness, excessive guilt or worthlessness

  • Reckless behavior, theft and petty crimes

  • Social isolation or withdrawal

  • Substance or alcohol abuse

  • Suicide threats, cutting or other self-harm

  • Any other troubling situation or behavior

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Additional Mental Health Resources

 School-Based Therapy

Pickens County School District has partnered with Georgia H.O.P.E. and Highland Rivers to offer mental health therapy and consultation services right inside your child’s school building. Please speak to your child’s school counselor if you are interested in obtaining services.

School Counseling Teams

Each school has their own school counselor(s) available to help you and your child. Please visit your child’s school website to find out your child’s school counselor and their contact information.

Social Work Team

PCSD has two licensed social workers, Kayla Kinser and Whitney Carnes that are available to provide resources to help you meet your child’s basic, educational, academic, and socio-emotional needs. Please reach out to one of them if you need help in one of these areas: KaylaKinser@pickenscountyschools.org or WhitneyCarnes@pickenscountyschools.org 

Pickens County Sheriff Rapid Response Team

Marc WIlliams (706) 253-8900 or (678) 236-2112

Pickens County Family Connection