Des Moines Public Schools officials are partnering with Hazel Health to provide free telehealth counseling services to DMPS families. The new initiative is part of a $1.5 million investment from UnitedHealthcare to expand access to youth mental health services across the state, according to a Des Moines news release. DMPS. These funds are being provided to Hazel Health for virtual mental health services for approximately 100,000 K-12 students. (See below for a list of schools currently involved.) “This partnership with Hazel Health could not come at a better time,” said Katie Issa, DMPS Behavioral Health Coordinator, in a release. mentioned in. “Winter break can be especially difficult for students as daily routines change and school support systems become less available. Having access to professional mental health services allows students to access professional mental health services when they need it most. Families will receive the help they need, free of charge.” Online therapy is available free of charge to all DMPS students weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. during winter break. , excluding holidays on December 24th and 25th and January 1st. Parents or students can sign up at getstarted.hazel.co or call 888-541-7063. “The timing of this launch coincides with a time when community providers providing school-based mental health care are experiencing high caseloads and need alternative solutions,” said Hannah Olson, Partner Success Manager at Hazel Health. ”. “Daily life can disrupt a student’s mental health, but mental health supports can provide students with the tools they need to remain resilient and thrive,” Olson said. Hazel Heath provides student-based telehealth services. There are 4.5 million students nationwide. DMPS explains how it works DMPS students can get help with managing academic stress, anxiety, difficult emotions and relationships from online therapists. Expert support: One-on-one counseling with a professional therapist Fast and easy: No long waiting lists or doctor referrals required Proven history: 90% of students improve after 6 sessions Price: All Free for students Parents or students can sign up for the Getting Started Guide at hazel.co or by calling 888-541-7063. Find out if your student has access to Hazel Health services. Here is a list of Iowa school districts where free telehealth counseling services are currently available, according to hazel.co/get-hazel. Ames Community School DistrictBGM Community School DistrictCarlisle Community SchoolsCedar Rapids Community School DistrictColumbus Community School Council Bluffs Community School DistrictDes Moines Public SchoolsFort Dodge Community School DistrictCainsville Learning Center (Council Bluffs)Mason City Community SchoolMorning Sun Community School DistrictWapello Community Schools
Des Moines Public Schools officials have partnered with Hazel Health to provide free telehealth counseling services to DMPS families.
The new initiative is part of a $1.5 million investment from United Healthcare to expand access to youth mental health services across the state, according to a DMPS news release. These funds are being provided to Hazel Health for virtual mental health services for approximately 100,000 K-12 students. (See below for a list of currently participating schools.)
“This partnership with Hazel Health could not have come at a better time,” DMPS Behavioral Health Coordinator Katie Issa said in the release. “Winter break can be particularly difficult for students as daily routines change and school support systems become less available. Having access to professional mental health services allows students to access them when they need it most. , you can receive the support you need without any burden on your family.”
Online therapy is free to all DMPS students from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays during winter break, excluding holidays on Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1. Parents or students should: getstarted.hazel.co Or call us at 888-541-7063.
“The timing of this launch coincides with a time when community health providers providing school-based mental health care are experiencing high caseloads and need alternative solutions,” said Hannah Olson, Partner Success Manager at Hazel Health. ”
“While disruptions to learning and daily life can disrupt students’ mental health, mental health supports can provide students with the tools they need to remain resilient and thrive.” says Olson.
Hazel Heath provides student-based telehealth services to 4.5 million students nationwide.
DMPS explains how it works
DMPS students can receive help from online therapists with managing academic stress and anxiety, difficult emotions and relationships. They receive:
- Expert support: One-on-one counseling with a professional therapist
- Quick and easy: no long waiting lists or doctor referrals required
- Proven history: 90% of students improved after 6 sessions
- Fee: Free for all students
Parents or students should: getstarted.hazel.co Or call us at 888-541-7063.
Check if Hazel Health services are available to students
According to hazel.co/get-hazelHere is a list of Iowa school districts that currently have free telehealth counseling services available.
- Ames Community School District
- BGM Community School District
- Carlisle Community School
- Cedar Rapids Community School District
- Columbus Community School
- Council Bluffs Community School District
- des moines public schools
- Fort Dodge Community School District
- Cainsville Learning Center (Council Bluffs)
- Mason City Community School
- Morning Sun Community School District
- Wapello Community School
