School-Based Mental Health
Supporting students’ emotional well-being where it matters most — in their schools.
Our School-Based Mental Health program brings high-quality mental health services directly into the school environment. By collaborating with educators, families, and school staff, we help students navigate emotional challenges, enhance their coping skills, and thrive academically and socially.
Children have always faced challenges that are, in some ways, similar to those their parents have encountered and, in many ways, different. One constant is the need to pursue well-being for all our children, especially as challenges become more complex and nuanced over time. We must strive to understand firsthand how they experience these challenges and the best ways to support their individual needs. One effective method is to meet them where they are and enhance resources to provide opportunities for them to become resilient and productive members of society. Schools serve as a gathering place for various professionals who work together to create scaffolding for our children, ensuring no child feels alone while navigating their social and emotional world. School-based mental health is a growing field that has enabled parents, communities, and schools to collaborate with a common goal: to support children during their moments of crisis and celebrate them during their moments of success.
Why School-Based Services Matter
Children and adolescents spend a significant portion of their time in school. Addressing mental health needs in this familiar setting can:
- Reduce barriers to care such as transportation and stigma
- Improve attendance and academic performance
- Foster a supportive environment for emotional growth
Services Offered in Schools
- Individual Therapy: One-on-one sessions with licensed mental health professionals.
- Family Therapy: Partnering with families to extend support beyond the classroom.
- Group Therapy
- Classroom Observation
- Teacher Consultation & Support: Guidance for educators on managing classroom behavior and promoting emotional health
- Collaboration with IEP and 504 teams.
- Consultation with teachers, administrators, mental health professionals,, and other school staff
Who We Work With
- Elementary school students
- Future projects to expand to middle and high school students
- Public schools
- Students with IEPs or 504 plans
- Students experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or behavioral issues
Partner With Us
Interested in bringing our mental health professionals to your school, or joining us as a student trainee? We’d love to connect.
We also welcome program directors at higher education institutions to reach out if they are interested in establishing a partnership that allows their graduate students to complete their practicum or externship with us. We value collaboration with training programs and are committed to providing a supportive, high-quality learning environment for emerging clinicians.
Let’s work together to support student mental health — and the next generation of mental health professionals.
