Mental Health
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AWL’s partnership with Cincinnati Children’s provides students greater access to mental health services. As the complexity of students’ mental health needs increase, so does the need for more acute care. Therapeutic intervention requires specialized training and licensure, and therapists from Cincinnati Children's are credentialed to provide treatment.
The partnership with Cincinnati Children’s and their services does not require any financial support from the district. Therapy costs for students and families engaging in services are covered through private insurance, Medicaid, or private pay options. Mindpeace and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital are committed to assisting families through any barrier to accessing care, including finances.
Parents, teachers, and school counselors can make student referrals for service. Students can also self-refer for services. Ultimately, the decision to move forward with therapeutic services is up to the family.
Children’s Hospital will also work with our staff to ensure proper education and training on mental health services.
Contact Kelsey Michel for more information: 513-363-7893
For a moment of calm, visit MindPeace's Virtual Calming Rooms
Mental Health Resources
If you, your student, or anyone else you know is in a life-threatening mental health crisis, call 911.
If your student is experiencing a non-life threatening mental health crisis and you need direction on next steps to stay safe, we urge you to call the Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. The PIRC line is 513.636.4124. This line is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Text - Text “NAMI” to 741-741 for access to 24/7 mental health crisis counseling via text.
Suicide Crisis Support: Local: Call 513-281-CARE (2273) or text 4Hope to 839863 for help
National Crisis Line: Text 741741 or call 1-800-273-8255 when in crisis. Available 24/7. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website
No hablas inglés? Encuentra ayuda en el sitio web de Suicide Prevention Lifeline o llamada 1-888-628-9454.
