In an effort to continue Westfield Washington Schools’ (WWS) mission of preparing students socially, emotionally and academically, the district has announced a partnership with St. Vincent Behavioral Health to provide mental health support services during the school day.
St. Vincent Behavioral Health will become the onsite provider of school-based behavioral and mental health support for WWS starting with the 2019-20 school year. This agreement will be replacing the services previously offered to the district through ASPIRE.
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“We couldn’t be more excited to sign this agreement with such a professional and highly respected organization as St. Vincent Behavioral Health,” said Superintendent Dr. Sherry Grate. “Our students will receive another layer of support as part of their school day, onsite at our schools.”
While ASPIRE serviced WWS students who were Medicaid-eligible, the new relationship with St. Vincent allows any student, regardless of insurance carrier, the opportunity to access therapeutic support.
WWS school counselors will continue the work they do for students and families. The St. Vincent therapists will provide an additional level of support for students and families.
St. Vincent is expected to fully launch services in September. Schools are in the process of communicating this change with families currently receiving services and will be providing more detailed information for families interested in getting connected with St. Vincent as the launch date nears.