School-Based Mental Health & Behavioral Support for Stronger Student Outcomes
Partner with Mount North to implement culturally inclusive mental health and behavioral support programs in your school. Our trauma-informed approach helps improve student well-being, enhance academic success, and reduce out-of-district placements by providing effective, school-based interventions.
Comprehensive, Three-Tiered Mental Health Support for Schools
Strong mental health support leads to stronger schools. When students struggle emotionally or behaviorally, the entire school community feels the impact. Mount North partners with schools to provide a three-tiered system of mental health care designed to support all students, prevent crises, and provide intervention when needed.
Our tiered approach includes:
– Universal Support: School-wide mental health initiatives for all students.
– Selective Services: Targeted interventions for students at risk of developing mental health concerns.
– Indicated Support: Specialized services for students already experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges.
Through collaboration with school personnel, families, and external service providers (Doctors, Hospitals, Case Managers, Juvenile Justice, etc.), Mount North helps schools create a healthier learning environment while improving student success and retention.
Customizable Approach
Our customizable school-based programs are built into the school’s current systems and policies. Since Mount North is a small but well-experienced practice there is considerably less red tape to navigate, and services can be easily customized. We focus on the services provided instead of adding to administrative burdens. This also allows us to embrace the school’s existing climate and culture while improving outcomes for the whole school through intentional focus on school-wide mental health.
Flexible Mental Health Programs Tailored to Your School
At Mount North, we know every school is unique. That’s why our school-based mental health programs seamlessly integrate into your existing systems, policies, and culture—without adding administrative burden.
Unlike larger providers with complex processes, Mount North offers a flexible, responsive approach. As a small but highly experienced team, we quickly adapt services to fit your school’s needs, providing effective mental health and behavioral support that works within your structure.
-Easily implemented within existing school policies
-We handle the logistics so your staff can focus on students
-Aligns with your school’s climate & culture for better engagement
-Enhances school-wide mental health & well-being
Partner with Mount North to build a mental health support system that works for YOUR school!
Proven Outcomes.
Proven Results from School-Based Mental Health Programs
At Mount North, we use evidence-based mental health practices in schools to create safer, healthier learning environments. Now in our second year partnering with a local Pennsylvania school district, our school-based mental health services have produced measurable success. Data shows significant improvements in student well-being, behavior, and academic outcomes, including:
Mount North’s school partnership model is built to reduce behavioral challenges, boost student engagement, and improve outcomes across the board.
Service Options.
In-school counseling sessions have been shown to increase student engagement in mental health support while strengthening collaboration between parents, teachers, and school administrators. Mount North offers more than just school-based counseling. Our services support both students and families with a range of therapeutic options that address emotional, behavioral, and academic needs:
STUDENTS
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Licensed clinicians available full-time or part-time for school-based mental health support
- Individual therapy sessions conducted in-school for emotional and behavioral challenges
- Virtual telehealth therapy for students, including cyber students or those with transportation barriers
- Supervised therapeutic lunch groups to support peer interaction and coping skills
- School-based group therapy sessions to address shared student needs
- Referrals to outside mental health providers for specialized or ongoing care
FAMILIES
- Ongoing communication through pre-session questionnaires and post-session updates
- Family counseling sessions to strengthen relationships and support student success
- Guardian-child behavior coaching to help caregivers manage emotional and behavioral concerns at home
- Techniques for improving parent-child communication and mental health outcomes
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Mental health education for caregivers to better understand their child’s emotional needs and available support
- Support in navigating school and community resources, helping families access additional services, IEP teams, or outside providers
Teachers, Administrators, and Staff.
Support for Teachers, Administrators, and School Staff
Teacher mental health and burnout support is more critical than ever—education is now one of the most stressful careers, ranked alongside nursing and surgery. At Mount North, we provide customized school-based wellness programs designed to support the mental health of educators and staff.
These mental wellness services are proven to reduce teacher absences, improve classroom outcomes, lower harsh disciplinary actions, and increase teacher satisfaction and retention.
Funding for School-Based Mental Health Programs
Mount North Counseling and Consultation is a non-profit entity and depending on each school’s individual needs, our costs are remarkably affordable. We can accept, help obtain, and provide reporting for grants (Safe Schools, ESSER, GEER, and more!). Also reducing the need for contract professionals to provide mental health screenings and assessments, absenteeism, out-of-school placements, teacher call offs, and improved employee retention, other districts have demonstrated substantial cost savings. While billing commercial insurance is an option, currently some counties have systemic barriers for Mount North and similar practices to bill Medical Assistance for in-school counseling services. Through advocacy and fundraising efforts Mount North is working towards developing internal resources for stable long-term funding. This is significant because no grants are guaranteed to continue forever.
All services are evidenced-based and exceed Trauma Awareness standards set by HEAL PA and the Commonwealth’s Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
Find the Right Therapist for You or Your Family
At Mount North, our licensed mental health professionals specialize in a wide range of therapeutic concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and more. Choosing the right therapist is key to successful treatment, and we’re here to match you with someone who understands your unique needs.
Call us at (833) 668-6861 to schedule your first session or explore our team to find the best fit for your counseling goals.
