STATUS 

• Progress in increasing the number of counselors in both Roaring Fork Valley and Eagle River Valley schools. Challenges include paperwork for Medicaid reimbursement and a housing shortage that prevents filling at least one position. The community is also working on developing a vision for mental health services, improving access to transportation services for mental health crises, and eventually establishing an inpatient facility. Overall, progress is being made towards sustainable, balanced prevention, intervention, and treatment services for the community's mental health needs.

MEASURE
Percentage of schools with school-based, mental health counselors

• 95% of Your Hope Center's School Based Clinician Medicaid claims have been accepted since they began billing for Medicaid in July of 2022

• 4 of our clinicians are bilingual/bicultural, and one clinician is bilingual for a total of 5 bilingual clinicians planned for the 23/24 school year.

MEASURE
Percentage increase in service hours

• In Q2 2023, through a partnership with Youth Power 365, Your Hope Center clinicians have been providing clinical support during the YP365 elementary, middle, and high school transition summer camps in June.  Increased support was provided to students and parents impacted by the suicide in April, including being available over April Break.

• Your Hope Center completed the cost report process with the state and played a big part in the second-highest reimbursement rate in the state

• As of 4/19/23, Your Hope Center has served 820 students for the 22/23 School Year and have provided 10,538 services

MEASURE
Improvement in initial encounter to discharge

• 7 students have been discharged after completing a full intake at our pilot schools

• 100% of these students showed a reduction in their Mood and Feelings Questionnaire score from intake to discharge

• 47% of students served are Hispanic, approaching the overall demographic ratio of school enrollment

• 238 students are enrolled in Medicaid.