Empowering our Future Leaders,
One Student at a Time!
Empowering youth and their families by educating with purpose.
About Us
Our priority and strategic intention is to use the vehicle of the W.O.R.K.S. Program to develop the students under our care by: Empowering youth and their families by educating with purpose.
The W.O.R.K.S. Program uses the Social Emotional Learning framework with an emphasis on Restorative Justice, to educate the whole child by teaching them how to be accountable for their behavior.
Supplemental Services
Mental Health Services
Our mental health services are designed to support individuals in managing life's challenges and improving overall well-being. We offer confidential counseling, therapy, and psychological support for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and more. Our compassionate, licensed professionals help individuals develop healthy coping strategies and emotional resilience, fostering a path
toward healing and growth.
Telehealth Services
Our Telehealth services provide convenient, remote access to mental health care and wellness support from the comfort of your home. Using secure video or phone platforms, individuals can connect with licensed therapists, counselors, and other healthcare providers. Whether you're facing emotional challenges, need ongoing therapy, or seeking support for specific health needs, telehealth makes professional care accessible and flexible, ensuring you receive the support you need, wherever you are.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Our Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) services help individuals of all ages develop essential skills for emotional regulation, empathy, relationship-building, and self- awareness. By integrating SEL practices into daily life, we empower individuals to
navigate challenges, build resilience, and foster positive connections with others. Our programs are tailored to support both personal and academic growth, creating healthier, more inclusive environments where emotional intelligence can thrive.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Our Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) program is a training program designed to equip adults with the knowledge and skills to assist young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges or crises. This evidence-based course covers
topics such as anxiety, depression, substance use, self-harm, and suicide prevention. Participants learn how to recognize signs of mental health issues, offer initial support, and connect young individuals with appropriate care and resources. YMHFA empowers adults—parents, teachers, coaches, and community members—to play a critical role in supporting the mental well-being of youth and fostering a safe, caring environment for all.
Restorative Practices
Restorative Practices focus on building and maintaining healthy relationships through communication, accountability, and healing. Rather than punitive measures, these practices aim to address harm and conflict by bringing people together to understand the impact of their actions, take responsibility, and work collaboratively to repair relationships. Restorative Practices encourage empathy, mutual respect, and community building, promoting a culture of trust, fairness, and inclusion. Whether used in schools, workplaces, or communities, these practices help prevent further harm, reduce conflict, and build a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and heard.
Expert Mental Health and Wellness Support for K-12 Students
At A Second Chance W.O.R.K.S, we understand the unique challenges students face throughout their academic journey. That's why we proudly offer a team of licensed
therapists, certified clinicians, and experienced, certified trainers with well over 15 years of expertise in supporting youth. Our dedicated professionals specialize in providing personalized mental health care, SEL programs, and youth development services to students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Whether it's counseling for emotional challenges, trauma-informed care, or social-emotional learning (SEL) programs, our team uses evidence-based approaches to ensure every student receives the support they need to thrive—both academically and emotionally. With years of experience in schools, communities, and clinical settings, our professionals are passionate about creating safe, inclusive environments where students can grow, learn, and succeed.
Investing in your child's mental health today means a brighter future tomorrow.
Let us help guide them on their journey.
Other Services
Restorative Justice discipline intervention grades 3rd-12th
Comprehensive Parent/Child Workshops for students of all grade levels
Behavior Improvement Programs for Gen Ed, SPED, ELL students
Personal Accountability Planning
Teacher Workshops
One-on-One, Research-based RTI Academic Interventions
Bilingual intervention services (Eng/Spanish)
Technology assistance for parents
Certified Licensed Trainers in Restorative Practices
Parent Partnerships Programs
CTAE Curriculum
Stopping School Violence
Licensed therapist in mental health trauma informed care SEL
Telehealth services
Restorative Justice through
Social Emotional Learning
Delivering on-site Restorative Justice and Social Emotional Learning that encourages students to change from within and become productive citizens in society.
Second Chance W.O.R.K.S. emphasizes good behavior, strong character, and its impact on academic performance. We also help faculty and staff develop culturally relevant practices that promote student-teacher engagement and student achievement.
F E A T U R E S
Our Purpose
To improve the relationship between school and home through parental involvement, by embedding Social Emotional Learning.
To implement Restorative Justice practices to improve teacher student relationships.
To become an alternative to suspension.
To integrate strategies to proactively improve student behavior.
To teach appropriate positive behavior at home, school, and in the community.
To decrease the amount of instructional time lost.
Full Year Complete Curriculum Packages
P A C K A G E I N C L U D E S:
Full Year Access to Modules, Module Worksheets, Monthly Visits,
& 24-Hour Responses to Emails
A LOOK INSIDE OUR PROGAM
SEE OUR IMPACT THROUGH DATA
Dougherty County Data Report
Muscogee County District Data Report
Critical Elements
Incorporates the PBIS critical elements of teaching expected behaviors, reducing disproportionality acknowledgements and reviewing data.
Support
Offers a multi-tiered System of Support by providing tier 2 and tier 3 interventions to students.
Involvement
Includes parental involvement, which provides a holistic approach to supporting students and families.
Alternative Measures
Offers alternatives to traditional in-school and out-of-school suspension.
Featured In The News
The commitment of the W.O.R.K.S Program is to educate our students FOR LIFE, so they will maximize their potential and the totality of their lives: academically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically.
Dr. Charles & Cheryl Flowers
Lead Consultant, Educator, Mentor, & Administrator
Co-Founders of Second Chance W.O.R.K.S:
Program for Restorative Justice
Certified Teacher/ Administrator
Georgia and Alabama
Licensed Restorative Practices Trainer, IIRP
Georgia Alternative Educators Association
Consultant for:
Columbus Georgia Office of Crime Prevention
Columbus, Georgia
Wilkinson County School District
McIntyre, Georgia
University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff Arkansas
Alabama State University
Montgomery AL
Sumter County School District
Americus GA
Crisp County School District
Cordele GA
Thomasville City Schools
Thomasville GA
Bibb County School District
Macon, GA | Restorative Practices
Phenix City Board of Education
Phenix City, AL
Muscogee County School District
Columbus, GA | Restorative Practices
Duval County School System
Jacksonsville, FL
Office of Crime Prevention
Columbus, GA
Dekalb County School System
Stone Mountain, GA
Dougherty County School System
Albany, GA | Restorative Practices
