Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) partners with local school districts and charters to provide students with easy access to mental and behavioral health care. Our school-based therapists collaborate with teachers and school professionals enhancing the learning environment to support mental health and wellness for every student who attends.
AMHR places therapists in schools throughout the Aurora community including:
- Aurora Public School District
- Cherry Creek School District
- Byers School District
- Pickens Technical College
- Various charter schools in the area
Why We Need School-Based Therapists
Mental health is a growing need for young people in our community. In 2022, nearly 1 in 5 children and young people ages 3-17 in the United States were estimated to have a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder, according to an Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality report. Signs of a young person who is struggling include changes in school performance and attendance, challenges in peer and family relationships, and difficulty performing daily activities.
School counselors provide students with better access to care by removing transportation barriers and reducing the amount of class time missed for therapy appointments. We also create opportunities for early intervention and promote mental health and wellness in the school environment. Mentally healthy students form healthy communities where everyone has a chance to succeed.
Our School-Based Therapy Services
We provide comprehensive care across the entire spectrum of mental health needs. We partner with school professionals to build awareness and proactively screen and assess students based on their needs. We also collaborate with educators and families for intervention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental conditions.
Therapists offer various groups throughout the school year including social skills, anxiety management, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), grief and loss, and trauma processing. Our school therapy services are provided in person at school with telehealth options available upon request or as appropriate.
School-Based Mental Health Services Include:
- Mental Health Screening and Assessment
- Individual Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Prevention/Early Intervention Groups
- Case Management
Who Qualifies
We accept Medicaid and most commercial private insurance. For individuals without insurance, we offer sliding scale rates based on family size and income. We may also explore other funding options with clients and their families.
How to Get Started
For more information on school-based therapy services offered by Aurora Mental Health & Recovery, talk with your school counselor or call us directly at (303) 617-2300 to let us know you are interested in speaking with a therapist at your child’s school.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit our Walk-in Crisis Clinic located at 2206 Victor Street in Aurora, 24/7/365.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and need to talk? Call us at 303.617.2300, 24/7/365.
