Care Coordination is a free statewide service connecting Wyoming students, their families, school district staff and their families with mental health care providers. On average it takes 60 calls and four to five weeks to get matched with a mental health provider. With Care Coordination, individuals in need are typically matched with providers in under a week. This confidential and anonymous service will help those seeking care overcome the many barriers they experience such as language, long wait times, and insurance complexities.
The WDE has contracted with Care Solace, a trusted national provider to deliver these mental health care coordination services. The service is easy to use and the supports provided fully integrate into a school’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework.
Accessing Mental Health Care
Students’ mental wellbeing has an impact on their academic work and daily lives. Encouraging them to take care of their mental wellbeing will set them up for success. In the U.S one in six youth from ages 6-17 can experience a mental health struggle at some point. Along with this, half of mental health disorders show signs by age 14. Promoting mental wellness can help lessen those numbers and help students continue to thrive in a busy world.
Some reasons for getting mental health care could be just daily life, academic, or social stress. Students also may want help with symptoms of depression and anxiety, so that they can better focus on their academic studies and better their grades. Sometimes some symptoms of mental health disorders can show in behavior, grades, and even substance use. Receiving mental health care can help students find healthier ways to manage their symptoms and see an increase in grade performance and better behaviors.
These services are also available to staff members within the district and family members of students or staff. Mental health wellness doesn’t just stop with the students. Even adults can experience symptoms that may need attention. Receiving mental health care can help adults in similar ways as students, finding healthy coping strategies and lessening symptoms that make daily life a little more challenging. Staff members and families receiving care can better support students and their own daily lives. Not only do our students deserve to thrive, but so do the adults who surround them.
The Care Connection provider, Care Solace will connect you with a provider to help in the journey to mental wellness. The process is simple. After finding a provider, Care Solace will ensure the appointment happens and check that you are satisfied with the provider. If needed, they can help find a new provider and continue to answer any questions. Find more information here.
