There are many issues that can affect a student’s ability to function well at school. Now they don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.
\r\nFamily Solutions partners with the Ridgefield School District to provide school-based mental health services for students. Jillany Wellman, program manager, explains, “There are two school-based therapists in the Ridgefield School District who are separate from school counselors. When students are facing anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or other trauma, we can help.” \r\n
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Samantha Seward (left) and Fiona Everett, child and family therapists for Family Solutions
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Christine Poppert, director of the Ridgefield Family Resource Center, notes that students who qualify for Medicaid or state-based insurance can be referred to the program by counselors, principals, or teachers. Those families can also self-refer by calling Family Solutions to request school-based services. \r\n
\r\n“Because we are in Ridgefield, transportation was always an issue to get families connected to mental health services,” Poppert said. “Now, Family Solutions is removing barriers; we can do intakes and therapy right on campus with a flexible schedule. We work as a collaborative team to help students, and we’re seeing positive results.”\r\n
\r\nFor more information, contact your school counselor or visit the Family Solutions website at www.family-solutions.net.\r\n