This program was started in 2017 as a part of TUSD’s effort to increase social and emotional supports and access to mental health
services to all students.
As of the 2020-2021 school year, we have licensed mental health clinicians (also called Student Support Clinicians) serving every TUSD school site.
C.A.R.E. Mental Health Clinicians provide:
•Assessment for mental health conditions/diagnoses
•Development of treatment plans to address problematic symptoms
•Treatment interventions through direct counseling services
•Provider referrals to other supportive services
•Crisis intervention
•Consultation and education on mental health topics
►Tier 3: Clinical assessment and mental health interventions from the C.A.R.E. Program or Special Education
►Tier 2: Counseling services with School Counselor, Tier II Groups (Provided by school counselor & CARE team)*, Jessica’s House, Treehouse Club, Character Coaches
►Tier 1: TOOLBOX Social Emotional Learning Curriculum, Consultation with clinicians & counselors
*individual sites may vary