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School-Based Services

Bringing behavioral health care directly to schools to help students learn, grow, and succeed

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Years Serving Schools
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Students Supported Monthly
K-12
All Grade Levels
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School-Based Services

Connecting Care to the Classroom

Our School-Based Services bring licensed mental health therapists directly to your child's school, removing barriers to care and making it easier for students to get the support they need. We provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and family engagement—all within the familiar school environment.

By partnering with schools, teachers, and families, we create a comprehensive support system that helps students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

On-Site Support

Our School-Based Services

Comprehensive mental health support delivered right where students spend their day

Individual & Group Counseling

One-on-one sessions with qualified mental health therapists in a private, supportive setting at school. Group sessions teach social skills, emotional regulation, and peer conflict resolution.

CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Informed Care

For: Anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, stress

Crisis Intervention

Immediate, on-site intervention for students in crisis. We provide safety, stabilization, and connection to continued care through collaboration with school counselors, administrators, and parents.

Safety planning
Crisis prevention

Available: During school hours

Family Engagement

Regular communication with parents and caregivers to share progress and reinforce coping strategies. Family sessions provide parent education, behavioral coaching, and connections to community supports.

Progress updates
Parent education

Includes: Family meetings, resource connection

Care Coordination

Collaboration with teachers, guidance counselors, administrators, and medical providers for a holistic approach. We coordinate referrals within our CCBHC network for seamless transitions.

Teacher collaboration
"No wrong door" approach

Ensures: Holistic, coordinated support

Prevention & Education

Programming that addresses bullying prevention, substance use awareness, stress management, mindfulness, healthy relationships, and suicide prevention.

Bullying prevention
Suicide prevention

Topics: Stress, relationships, substance awareness

Staff Training

Consultation and training for teachers on classroom behavior management, recognizing signs of mental health distress, trauma-informed teaching, and referral protocols.

Behavior management
Trauma-informed practices

Empowers: Teachers to respond compassionately

Supporting All Students

Who We Serve

Comprehensive school-based mental health support for students, families, and educators

Elementary Students

Early identification and support through play-based therapy, age-appropriate coping strategies, and emotional regulation skills. We help young children express feelings and develop social skills.

Focus Areas:

Play therapy, behavior support, social skill development, emotional regulation

Middle School Students

Navigate stress, social pressure, and emotional changes with evidence-based strategies. We address anxiety, self-esteem, peer relationships, family transitions, and early signs of depression or trauma.

Focus Areas:

Anxiety management, self-esteem, peer relationships, academic stress

High School Students

Individual and group counseling for depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, and academic stress. We help teens build resilience, prepare for life after graduation, and navigate identity and relationships.

Focus Areas:

Depression, anxiety, substance use awareness, college/career readiness

Students with Behavioral Challenges

Support for students with emotional distress, behavioral disruptions, or academic struggles. We develop plans for academic and social success while building confidence to manage emotions.

Focus Areas:

ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, family stress, behavior plans

Students Impacted by Trauma

Trauma-informed clinicians help rebuild safety, trust, and resilience. We address effects of abuse, neglect, grief, and exposure to violence with specialized therapeutic approaches.

Focus Areas:

Trauma-focused CBT, safety planning, grief counseling, resilience building

Families & Caregivers

We partner with families to strengthen communication, improve behavior at home, and provide parenting strategies. Family meetings, progress updates, and connections to additional services.

Focus Areas:

Family communication, parenting strategies, behavior management, resource connection

Frequently Asked Questions

How do school-based services work?

With parent/guardian consent, a clinician can meet with a student at school for counseling and support. Services are coordinated with families and school staff as appropriate.

Do parents have to be involved?

Parents/guardians provide consent and are key partners. Family communication and support are part of care when appropriate.

What concerns can school-based services help with?

School-based care may help with anxiety, depression, stress, behavior concerns, trauma impacts, and coping skills—depending on student needs.

What if my child is in crisis?

If there is immediate danger, call 911. For urgent local guidance call (304) 431-2869 or visit Crisis Help resources.

Questions? Call Us At (304) 425-9541

How To Get Started

Bringing mental health support directly to your child's school

1

School Referral

Contact us through your school counselor, administrator, or call us directly to discuss your child's needs.

2

Parent Consent

We obtain parental consent and gather information about your child's emotional and behavioral health.

3

Begin Services

Our therapist meets with your child at school for individual or group counseling sessions.

4

Ongoing Support

Regular sessions, family communication, teacher collaboration, and care coordination for continued progress.

We Proudly Service Southern WV

Schools We Serve

Princeton Clinic

200 12th Street Extension, Princeton, WV 24740

(304) 425-9541

Welch Clinic

781 Virginia Ave, Welch, WV 24801

(304) 436-2106

Mullens Clinic

102 Howard Ave., Mullens, WV 25882

(304) 294-5353

Rockview

4725 Appalachian Highway, Rockview, WV 24880

(304) 732-6043

Substance Use Disorder Services

1345 Mercer Street, Princeton, WV 24740

(304) 818-2222

Child and Adolescent Department

153 Spring Haven Dr., Princeton, WV 24740

(304) 818-2225

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Creating Hope for Every Child

By bringing mental health services directly to schools, we remove barriers and make it easier for students to get the support they need to thrive.

Important Numbers and Websites

Direct Children's Crisis Number

(304) 888-2908

FMRS Children's Mobile Crisis Response

(304) 256-7100 fmrs.org

YouthLine

(877) 686-8491

YL Text Line: Text teen2teen to 839863

oregonyouthline.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline

(800) 799-7233/SAFENDVH

Text Line: Text START to 88788

thehotline.org

988 Suicide/Crisis Lifeline

988

or (800) 273-8255/TALK

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

988lifeline.org / crisistextline.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline

(800) 656-4673/HOPE rainn.org

National Runaway Safeline

(800) 786-2929/RUNAWAY 1800runaway.org

WV Safe Schools Helpline

(866) 723-3982/SAFEWV wvde.us

SAMHSA National Helpline

(800) 662-4357/HELP samhsa.gov

DHHR Centralized Intake for Abuse/Neglect

(800) 352-6513 dhhr.wv.gov

WV State Police

(304) 746-2100 wvsp.gov