Mental Health Resources

CARTWHEEL

• Cartwheel is a virtual mental health provider that offers rapid access to services for students, families, and now staff in our district, including 1-on-1 therapy as well as medication evaluation and management.

• Staff Therapy allows staff in Arlington to use a simple self-scheduling tool to get the care they need in as little as 1-2 business days. 

• The Staff Therapy offering uses an intake process where staff will be asked to verify their insurance and complete intake forms.  

• This informational flyer which contains a QR code and a direct link to where staff can access for details on how to get signed up as well as have some common FAQs answered.

• Please note, these sessions will be anonymous, but we will let you know how many staff have taken advantage of this service on a quarterly basis.

• To learn more about virtual therapy with Cartwheel and to sign-up directly with Cartwheel  visit this page.

• If you have any questions, please contact Cartwheel directly by emailing office@cartwheelcare.org or calling/texting (617) 272-7439.

MIAA

MIIA/AllOne Health Resources is an Employee Assistance resource that is available to all employees of the Town of Arlington and School Department.  

Mass4You

• The Group Insurance Commission (GIC) also provides Employee Assistance Resources through Mass4You.   No formal enrollment is required. 

  • General Support 1 (844) 263-1982

  • TTY Support for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 711 - 1 (844) 263-1983

  • Substance Use Treatment Helpline 1 (855) 780-5955

  • GIC health insurance coverage is not required to access the many Mass4You EAP work/life and other support services. Through Mass4You, GIC benefits-eligible employees and their families can find easy access to a comprehensive suite of free, confidential support available 24/7, including:

    1. • Three in-person or Tele-EAP (virtual) counseling visits per issue per year – at no cost

       • 30-minute telephone or in-person legal or mediation consultation per issue per year– at no cost

       • Guidance from a financial advisor to help with debt, foreclosure, financial planning and more

       • Referrals for a variety of Work-Life convenience services: child care, elder care and more

       • Access to Optum’s 24/7 confidential Substance Abuse Treatment Helpline and a licensed clinician