HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — WellStone will be providing school therapy services to Huntsville City and Madison County schools for at least the first nine weeks of the school year.
Wellstone's School-Based Therapy Program and HEALS,Inc. will continue to provide services through telehealth and in-person at the Nova Center and Heals Clinic locations.
“This school year will look different as students will not be physically present in the classrooms. Because of this, warning signs will be more difficult to notice in individual students,” School-Based Manager Brittany Scott shares. “That’s why it’s critical for educators and parents to reach out if they notice even the smallest disturbance in the child’s ability to focus or retain information.”
According to Nova School-Based Therapists, these are some warning signs to look for:
- excessive crying or irritation in younger children
- returning to behaviors they have outgrown
- excessive worry or sadness
- unhealthy eating or sleeping habits
- irritability and acting out behaviors in teens
- poor school performance or avoidance
- difficulty with attention and concentration
“Our collaboration with WellStone’s school-based therapists is so important for providing essential services to keep children mentally and physically healthy," said HEALS, Inc. Executive Director Heather Mason. "Having the SBT therapists located within our clinic provides faster access to care. We are very grateful for this partnership.”
HEALS only accepts Medicaid, according to Mason, but office staff will assist parents or caregivers with applications.
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