Connecting Students to Vital Mental Health Support in Schools
At Youth Connect, we bridge the gap between students and essential mental health services within their schools. By partnering with school districts, we alleviate the burden on overwhelmed counselors, offering professional, confidential therapy for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Our mission is to connect young minds with the support they need to succeed academically and emotionally, creating a healthier and more connected school community.
Here's how Youth Connect can help
Individual therapy sessions
Our licensed therapists provide a safe space for students to address their concerns, develop coping skills, and build resilience.
Stress management
Learn techniques to manage anxiety, improve focus, and navigate academic pressures.
Social-emotional learning
Develop healthy communication skills, build self-esteem, and foster positive relationships
Here's how we partner with school districts
Youth Connect provides therapy sessions in schools
Our licensed therapists provide support to school counselors by working with high risk students in need of clinical interventions. Therapist will also work in partnership with schools to address the overall mental well being of students today.
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)
CISD is a supportive intervention designed to help individuals deal with the emotional aftermath of traumatic events. Youth Connect will provide therapist on site to support students, faculty and staff in recovering from the trauma and stress of tragic events.
There's no shame in seeking help. It's a sign of strength.
Benefits for Students
- Decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Trauma Informed treatment
- Stronger emotional well-being
Benefits for Schools
- Early Intervention and Prevention: A therapist can identify and address problems early on, preventing them from escalating into more serious conditions.
- Collaboration with School Counselors: Therapists can support counselors and teachers in understanding mental health, signs to look for, and how to support students effectively. This will reduce counselor burnout due to overwhelming caseloads. Allowing counselors more time to work on academic success for students.
- Crisis Response: Schools can experience traumatic events like violence or natural disasters. Therapists play a crucial role in providing immediate support, crisis intervention, and long-term healing.
Take the next step to provide better tomorrows in schools today!
Contact Youth Connect to learn more about the services offered in schools. They can answer any questions and help connect your school with a therapist.