School-Based Services

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Laurel Life services include a range of treatment services available in a school setting. These services are provided through a network of Laurel Life school-based therapists and designed to address issues that have affected a student's social, emotional, and academic success in school. Services include assessment, development of a treatment plan, and counseling interventions designed to meet each child's needs. School-based therapists provide a variety of behavioral services through multiple funding streams. Treatment and service options that Laurel Life staff can provide are based on the results of therapeutic and academic assessments and available funding.

Parents play an important role in the assessment and intervention process, and success of school-based services depends upon parent input, involvement, and support. Laurel Life appreciates the opportunity to serve you and your child, and we look forward to partnering with you in providing the necessary and most appropriate treatment interventions.

School-based services that can be provided:

• Individual, family, and group therapy
• Treatment plan development
• Specialized social skill groups
• Response to mental health crisis
• Assessment and behavioral consultation
• Professional development
  
• Staffing

All Counselors have a Masters Degree (licensure is strongly desired) and have experience working with at-risk youth.

Program highlights:

• Counseling services provided on site in the school setting
• Close collaboration between Laurel Life and school professionals in coordinating service delivery
  
• Services can be funded through multiple sources
• Monthly communication and updates between the Laurel Life Counselor and school administration
  
• Individual and group counseling sessions

Objectives:

• Prevention of out-of-school placements
  
• Transition support to students returning from placement
  
• Improved attendance
  
• Improved academic performance
• Improved communication between students, parents, teachers, and administrators
  
• Cost reduction to the school district
  
  

Outcomes Measured:

• Attendance
  
• Reduction in school disciplinary referrals
• Participation in counseling services

Target Population:

• Elementary, Middle and High school age students
• Attendance problem students
• Unsuccessful academic performance
• Behavior or anger management difficulties
• Poor relationships with peers or school personnel
• Parental concerns

Funding
Funding for School Based Services is provided by public school districts, commercial or Medicaid insurance coverages, or grants.​