Comprehensive Mental Health Services for Schools
At Teen Therapy Center, we partner with schools to provide comprehensive mental health services designed to support students, families, and educators. Our Mobile Mental Health Services (MMHS) offer flexible, in-the-moment interventions that address social, emotional, and behavioral challenges in real time.
By offering wraparound support, therapy, crisis intervention, group services, and parent education, we help schools create a healthier, more supportive learning environment where students can thrive. This overview serves as a resource to help schools explore additional services that may complement their existing mental health support, showcasing the many ways we can collaborate to support students, families, and educators.
Wraparound Services
Wraparound Services are holistic, intensive interventions designed to support students and their families in meeting the social, emotional, and behavioral goals identified in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). These services are individualized to the unique needs of each student and family, emphasizing their strengths to foster meaningful growth and success. They aim to help students thrive in the least restrictive school environment.
Key Features:
In-Home and Community-Based Support: We provide services wherever challenging behaviors occur—at home, in school, or in the community.
In-the-Moment Coaching: Real-time behavioral coaching for students and their caregivers to manage challenges and improve responses.
Individual and Family Therapy: Targeted therapeutic interventions to address emotional and behavioral needs.
Parent Counseling: Guidance for caregivers to implement effective strategies and create supportive home environments.
Behavioral Support: Direct support for students to develop positive behaviors and coping skills.
Safety Planning and Crisis Management: Support in creating and implementing safety plans to manage crises effectively, ensuring the well-being of students and those around them.
Common Areas of Support:
School Refusal: Assisting students who struggle to attend or engage with school.
Mental Health Barriers to Education: Helping students overcome anxiety, depression, and other issues that impact academic performance and school participation.
Family and Home Challenges: Supporting students affected by family stress, conflict, or transitions.
Reintegration after Higher Levels of Care: Facilitating successful transitions back to school following hospitalization or other intensive treatment.
School-Based Therapy Services
Our experienced mobile mental health therapists are available to provide onsite and virtual therapy for students during the school day. This service is designed to offer immediate, convenient support within the school environment to enhance students' ability to manage the demands of the school day and achieve academic success.
Key Features:
Onsite and Virtual Support: Flexible therapy options to meet students' needs wherever they are.
Crisis Support: Immediate intervention and support during crisis situations to ensure student safety and well-being.
Collaboration with School Personnel: Working closely with teachers, counselors, and staff to develop strategies and plans that support student learning and emotional health.
Group Therapy Services
Our mobile mental health therapists provide onsite group therapy sessions tailored to meet the emotional and developmental needs of students. Group topics are customized based on the unique needs of the school and student population. Group sessions provide a safe, supportive environment where students can learn from one another, develop coping skills, and build emotional resilience.
Examples of Group Topics:
Substance Abuse Awareness and Prevention: Helping students understand the risks and develop strategies for healthy decision-making.
Managing Social Anxiety: Techniques for building confidence, social skills, and coping strategies in social situations.
Stress and Time Management: Tools and support for balancing academic demands, personal responsibilities, and well-being.
Emotion Regulation and Coping Skills: Helping students identify feelings and develop healthy, constructive ways to manage emotions.
Building Healthy Relationships and Conflict Resolution: Skills for communication, boundary-setting, and resolving interpersonal challenges.
Parent Education and Training
We collaborate with schools to offer customized parent education seminars that provide practical strategies for supporting teen's mental health and well-being. These interactive and informative sessions address a variety of mental health topics and common behavioral challenges, equipping parents with practical tools to foster a positive home environment and support their teen's emotional growth. Our team collaborates with schools to tailor sessions to meet the unique needs of their parent community, ensuring relevant, actionable, and impactful learning experiences.
Examples of Topics:
Understanding and Managing Anxiety and Depression: Recognizing symptoms and strategies to help teens cope.
Navigating Challenging Behaviors: Techniques for setting boundaries and managing defiant or oppositional behavior.
Fostering Resilience and Emotional Regulation: Helping teens develop coping skills and a growth mindset.
Screen Time, Social Media, and Technology Use: Balancing digital habits and promoting healthy online behaviors.
Building Effective Communication and Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships: Encouraging open dialogue and trust.
Building Stronger School Communities
At Teen Therapy Center, our goal is to create customized mental health solutions that support students, empower families, and strengthen school communities. Whether providing wraparound services, school-based therapy, group support, or parent education, we are committed to helping schools address mental health challenges effectively and proactively.
If you’d like to explore additional services or discuss a customized support plan for your school, we’re here to help.